Imelda Demry
Edmond,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
MarJor Dreamz in Kailand Child Care, LLC
Edmond, OK
03.2020 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
ACT/OCT Coordinator
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted college-bound students with the college application process, including essay writing and interview preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in academic advising sessions.
- Advised students on how to best utilize campus resources such as tutoring centers, libraries, and counseling services.
- Monitored student grades throughout the semester to ensure that they remain on track for graduation.
- Created customized presentations on topics related to higher education planning for use in classrooms or other settings.
- Provided support to first generation college students during their transition into higher education.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
Career Counselor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided career guidance and counseling to students regarding their academic, personal, and professional goals.
- Assisted in developing individualized career plans to help clients identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored client progress towards identified goals through meetings or telephone calls.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with clients in order to track progress over time.
- Provided emotional support to those struggling with difficult life transitions or other emotional issues related to work or school decisions.
- Advocated for individuals who have difficulty accessing services due to language barriers or lack of access and resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, social workers in order to facilitate a holistic approach towards client needs assessment and goal setting.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
Career Prep 1 Instructor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for students in career technical training courses.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their professional goals.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and other forms of evaluation.
- Created a positive learning environment by providing support and guidance to students.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, performance, and progress.
- Facilitated group discussions among peers regarding topics relevant to their area of study.
Career Readiness Instructor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their professional goals.
- Demonstrated the use of tools and equipment necessary for completing specific tasks.
- Assisted with job placement activities such as resume writing and interviewing techniques preparation.
- Implemented strategies designed to motivate high-risk learners who may have been at risk of dropping out from the program.
- Counseled students regarding educational options after completion of their studies.
Work Based Learning Specialist
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Recruited and interviewed potential student job applicants.
- Organized and conducted information sessions to promote student employment opportunities.
- Maintained accurate records of student recruitment activities.
- Developed relationships with local employers to facilitate internships or part-time positions for students.
- Monitored performance of current student employees and provided feedback as needed.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures related to recruiting, hiring, onboarding and managing of student workers.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
Procurement Specialist
Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
- Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Drafted contracts between vendors and the organization; monitored contract execution progress.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Provided training sessions on procurement processes and procedures for staff members.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
Education
COM - Certificate of Master - Infant/Toddler
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City, OK07-2013
Skills
- Fluent Bilingualism - Spanish
- Adaptability
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certificate of Mastery - Infant/Toddler
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
MarJor Dreamz in Kailand Child Care, LLC
03.2020 - Current
ACT/OCT Coordinator
Guthrie Job Corps Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
Career Counselor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
11.2016 - 04.2017
Career Prep 1 Instructor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
06.2015 - 11.2016
Career Readiness Instructor
Guthrie Job Corps Center
06.2014 - 06.2015
Work Based Learning Specialist
Guthrie Job Corps Center
06.2013 - 06.2014
Procurement Specialist
Guthrie Job Corps Center
05.2008 - 06.2013
COM - Certificate of Master - Infant/Toddler
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
- Certificate of Mastery - Infant/Toddler
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