Julie Smith
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
- Background includes managing teams of childcare professionals focused on caring for kids ages 6 weeks to 13. Proficient in leading full-time schedules, Mother's Day Out programs and summer camps.
- Knowledgeable daycare leader with in-depth understanding of program management, budget administration and emergency planning. Hardworking and decisive with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
- Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
District Leader
Primerica
12.2023 - Current
- Explained advantages, features, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales.
- Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Cultivated customer relationships to provide customized life insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Created sources for continuous client referrals within community and with businesses using extensive networking skills.
Executive Center Director
Big Blue Marble Academy
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Evaluated over 30 staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Paraprofessional
City Of Waterbury
10.2008 - 10.2014
Introduction to Microsoft Office Instruc
Waterbury Adult Education
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Create lessons for students to create documents using Microsoft Office
- Lecture and demonstrate using Smart board so students can work along with me.
- Create exams for class utilizing new techniques learned every week.
- Generate worksheets for students to take home for extra practice.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IAA.S., Human Services-Children and Families -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT07.2007
Skills
- Program Management
- Licensing Requirements
- Team Development
- Coaching and Training
- Community Engagement
- Professional Relationships
- Microsoft Office
- Maintaining Accounting Ledger
- Student and Family Relations
- Market and Competitor Research
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping/Accounts receivable
- Invoice Processing
- Monthly Reconciliations
Timeline
District Leader
Primerica
12.2023 - Current
Executive Center Director
Big Blue Marble Academy
04.2017 - 07.2023
Introduction to Microsoft Office Instruc
Waterbury Adult Education
01.2009 - 06.2010
Paraprofessional
City Of Waterbury
10.2008 - 10.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Ashford University
A.S., Human Services-Children and Families -
Naugatuck Valley Community College