Jennifer McFall
Florence,AL
Summary
Children's Leader with 30 years of experience in early childhood development and teaching. Coordinated with director and parents to build robust curriculum and lesson plans. Provided children with safe and caring environment, putting children and parents at ease.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Children's Ministries
Pleasant Hill Church
Florence, AL
10.2019 - Current
- Ministering to children ages 12 months to thirteen years of age
- Overseeing the children's dept needs and inventory
- Directing and coordinating all activities for our children including VBS, special programs and other activities.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Private Caregiver
Virginia West LLC.
Florence, AL
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Private caregiver
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided skilled nursing care under the supervision of RNs – including wound dressing changes and catheter care-contributing towards expedited healing process.
Early Childhood Educator
Highland Park Child Development Center
Florence, AL
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Daily care for three year old class
- Duties included scheduling monthly activities for students and care for their daily needs at school
- Kept a clean, safe environment for the children and other teachers
- Assisted other classes when needed.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sales Associate Specialist
Belk Department Store
Florence, AL
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Consistently maintained store cleanliness and visual appeal, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of product offerings and effectively communicated this knowledge to potential buyers, helping them make informed decisions.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members and offering support when needed.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activities, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for continued success.
- Maximized customer satisfaction with personalized service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Director of Spa Operations
Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
Florence, AL
03.2006 - 09.2011
- Provided a comfortable setting for clients for Spa and Salon from all over the world
- Maintained a staff of 35-45 employees, this includes all hiring of staff and termination as well as individual performance reviews
- Operating a 3000 sq foot spa with an additional 1500 sq ft of retail area
- Managed daily schedule including all booking of appointments and large groups
- I managed over 2 million in revenue the first year there and grew this to 5 million within the first three years as well as leading the Spa at the Shoals to become the #1 spa in the world of all Marriott properties
- This continued for my entire time with the company
- Directly passed along financial reporting to accounting dept, and conducted weekly meetings with the Executive committee of the hotel.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Education
Associate Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
NWSCC
Muscle Shoals, AL05.1992
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Florence, AL05.1991
Skills
- Teaching techniques
- Special Needs Support
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Child Safety Protocols
- Community Service
- Program Development
- Program Planning
- Event Scheduling
- Administrative Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Teaching
- Family ministry
Timeline
Director of Children's Ministries
Pleasant Hill Church
10.2019 - Current
Private Caregiver
Virginia West LLC.
05.2018 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Highland Park Child Development Center
02.2017 - 05.2019
Sales Associate Specialist
Belk Department Store
06.2012 - 01.2019
Director of Spa Operations
Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
03.2006 - 09.2011
Associate Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
NWSCC
High School Diploma -
Central High School