Hi, I’m
Karen Dahl
Torrance,California
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing many years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Coastal Kids PreschoolTorrance, CA
Owner/Operator
07.1997 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed an average staff of 8 employees annually
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
Jonas & AssociatesLos Angeles, CA
Administrative Assistant
02.1990 - 06.1997
Job overview
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
The Oakstone CompanyLos Angeles, CA
Office Manager
01.1987 - 02.1990
Job overview
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Education
Torrance High SchoolTorrance, CA
High School Diploma
El Camino CollegeTorrance, CA
from Business Administration
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Scheduling
- Relationship building
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff Management
- Operations management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Coastal Kids Preschool
07.1997 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant
Jonas & Associates
02.1990 - 06.1997
Office Manager
The Oakstone Company
01.1987 - 02.1990
Torrance High School
High School Diploma
El Camino College
from Business Administration
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