Julie Allen
Cape Coral
Summary
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Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Cape Child Development Center/Lee Health
04.2018 - Current
- Maintained full enrollment at the employer-sponsored early childhood center consistently.
- Achieved low employee turnover and received positive engagement survey feedback annually.
- Fostered connections with CCH leaders through seven years on the fun committee.
- Ensured CPR/First Aid compliance by serving as Child Development Department faculty.
Center Director
SAL Family and Community Services
05.2000 - 09.2017
- Controlled administrative operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
- Maintained developmentally appropriate environment.
- Operated the center at 20% under budget for 16 years.
- Managed daily operations of a fourteen classroom childcare center licensed for 254 children for 17 years.
Center Director
Children’s Place In The Park
10.1996 - 11.1999
- Created a nurturing environment, promoting development and well-being for 154 children.
- Encouraged positive interactions, fostering emotional and social growth among children.
- Facilitated discussions between parents and teachers to address children's developmental needs.
- Supported parents in understanding educational strategies to enhance children's success.
- Organized workshops for parents to enhance engagement in children's learning processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - General Studies/Early Childhood
Western Illinois University
Moline, IL12.2015
Associates of Arts Degree - Child Development
DMACC
Ankeny, IA01.1982
Skills
- Experienced team leader
- Proficient decision maker
- Detail-oriented organization
- Support team development
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Team leadership
- Proficient in computer applications
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members currently and previously supervised a team of over 50 staff members.
- Achieved national early childhood center accreditation and have successfully achieved re-accreditation three different times. by completing training and coaching the staff as well as helping to build the center portfolio with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Florida Director Credential Advanced Level
Illinois Director Credential, Level lV
Timeline
Center Director
Cape Child Development Center/Lee Health
04.2018 - Current
Center Director
SAL Family and Community Services
05.2000 - 09.2017
Center Director
Children’s Place In The Park
10.1996 - 11.1999
Associates of Arts Degree - Child Development
DMACC
Bachelor of Arts Degree - General Studies/Early Childhood
Western Illinois University
Communication Skills
- Lead monthly staff meetings to a group of 20 employees
- Capable of public speaking and presenting to large groups
Leadership Experience
- Member of National Association for Child Care Professionals
- Advanced Director Credential, Florida DCF
- State of Illinois Early Childhood Education Credential, Level 5