HEATHER CUSHNIE-WESCOTT
Silverhill,AL
Summary
Encouraging Office Manager and collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Successful in supporting program needs and managing projects with little oversight. Strong track record of reviewing and assessing processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations. Excellent interpersonal skills and well-liked by coworkers, students and parents. Known for representing the perspective of teachers as well as parents in developing policies and curricula. Proficient in employee training and supervision with knowledge of Aeries, Escape, Learning Genie, Vertical Change, Microsoft Office & G-Suite and detailed budgeting. Efficient, accuracy-driven and successful at delivering key clerical support to internal teams, customers, vendors and other stakeholders. Offering expertise in organizing facilities, supplies and motivating staff. Dedicated leader with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, clear understanding and collaborative practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Innovation Program Analyst
Naval Education Training Command
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated potential acquisition targets based on their alignment with the command's innovation objectives and growth strategy.
- Improved domain-wide communication regarding upcoming innovations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established effective partnerships with external vendors and organizations, bolstering command relationships for innovation initiatives.
- Enhanced collaboration between cross-functional teams for stronger ideation and faster policy modernization.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to DOD constraints.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, enhancing team morale and cultivating a positive workplace culture.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Instructional Developer
General Dynamics IT
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked closely with US Navy operational units to gather requirements and translate them into technical skills for implementation.
- Prepared comprehensive briefs for senior leadership, providing support in programming, student throughput, manning, resource management, and other key areas.
- Planned and facilitated working groups to review and develop skills analysis for Naval Construction Force and NAVFAC, contributing to NETC Job, Duty, Task Analysis (JDTA) and curriculum development requirements.
- Conducted comparability assessments and training gap analysis for Seabee Occupational Standards (OCCSTDS), identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies to address training deficiencies.
- Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Conducted training analysis reviews, course safety reviews, and formal course reviews, ensuring compliance with established standards and guidelines.
- Researched training source material, including government regulations, national building codes, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams, to maintain currency and accuracy of instructional courses.
- Prepared original papers, articles, and reports in training and technical fields, based on research, interviews with experts, program officials, and participation in tests and experiments.
- Reviewed and updated Training Requirements databases, overseeing testing and remediation programs, and delivering in-service training sessions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
- Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions, driving project success through creative problemsolving.
Director of Early Learning
Carpinteria Children's Project
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Stayed up to date on regional preschool curriculum laws.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Evaluated staff of 13 and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Office Coordinator
Carpinteria Unified School District
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Perform secretarial duties for Principal. Composes letters, memoranda and bulletins independently within scope of authority. Schedule appointments, maintain multiple calendars, distribute mail
- Coordinate communications regarding school activities, events and timelines to relieve Principal of routine administrative detail
- Coordinate school office activities acting as contact and reference source for staff, students, parents and public
- Process certificated and classified payroll items. Maintain absence records and reports with respect to personnel. Assists substitute teachers and classified personnel by providing them with keys and materials. Prepare substitute personnel time sheets and releases or retains substitute at end of day
- Organize budget and financial material to monitor and maintain accurate fiscal records for variety of programs
- Arrange meetings. Notifies participants, prepares agenda and materials, records minutes, transcribes and distributes as directed
- Organized company meetings and scheduling for 8-employee team
Administrative Assistant
Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Monitored preschool through direct observation, classroom visits, staff meetings, and frequent, ongoing communication with director
- Reviewed and processed payroll
- Managed and adjusted personnel scheduling for 21 staff ; collaborated with Director regarding substitute coverage
- Coordinate program enrollment for 190 new and returning families; gathered and organized all required documentation for student enrollment; monitored and processed updates and changes to student attendance
- Collaborated with director to review and evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with regulations and licensing; updated policies and procedures for assigned programs; prepare required documentation, reports, and program evaluations; collaborated with Director to complete self-evaluation and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) for preschool
- Responded to parent questions and concerns; gain input from parents; coordinate parent education nights
- Tracked all expenditures; review and process tuition payments and work with families on payment options; review program scholarships for families in need
- Collaborated with outside agencies and vendors for on-site activities and field trips
- Attended and took minutes for all staff meetings to share information regarding program status; liaison and foster relationships with Community Care Licensing, and other community services agencies; attended related meetings, as needed
- Monitored students' health care and nutritional needs
- Updated and coordinated maintenance of program website, on-line payment systems, database system, and other program related software and systems
Teacher
Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Managed indoor and outdoor classroom for 24 students
- Employed broad range of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning
- Planned and implemented lessons using Outdoor Classroom teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Closely monitored student progress using Desired Results Developmental Plan (DRDP) twice yearly
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development in outdoor classroom
- Controlled indoor & outdoor classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes
- Observed children, used Anecdotal method to record development, interests and skills
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Ventura Community College
Ventura, CA 01.2010 - Current
MAT - Language Arts
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 01.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oregon State University
Corvallis 01.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
- Policy development
- Conflict resolution
- Admission procedures
- Curriculum planning
- CA Education code
- Expertise in Outdoor Classroom philosophy
- Database administration
- Strong collaborator
- Documentation and reporting
- Effective time management
Certification
- Current CA TK-12 Substitute Teaching Permit
- Early Childhood Site Supervisor Permit
- Outdoor Classroom Specialist Level II
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Innovation Program Analyst
Naval Education Training Command
01.2024 - Current
Instructional Developer
General Dynamics IT
04.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Early Learning
Carpinteria Children's Project
02.2022 - 11.2022
Office Coordinator
Carpinteria Unified School District
02.2021 - 02.2022
Administrative Assistant
Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
06.2015 - 02.2021
Teacher
Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
01.2010 - 06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Ventura Community College
01.2010 - Current
MAT - Language Arts
Oregon State University
01.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oregon State University
01.1999 - 05.2003
- Current CA TK-12 Substitute Teaching Permit
- Early Childhood Site Supervisor Permit
- Outdoor Classroom Specialist Level II
- First aid and CPR certified
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