Karina Reese
Stephens City,Virginia
Summary
Outgoing and determined professional delivers exceptional customer service and executive-style excellence in all facets of administrative support and public interaction. Excels in organization, details and proactive in delivering successful outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Children of America
Stephens City, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
Assistant Director
Children Of America
Stephens City, VA
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
Preschool Lead Teacher
Children of America
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Duties and Responsibilities- Provided a safe and fun learning environment for children, wrote high scope curriculum plans, provided parents and student's positive information about their progression and succeeded with positive outcomes
Administrative Assistant
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
02.2013 - 09.2018
- Duties and Responsibilities: Handled all scheduling, data entry for application data, and all administrative duties inclusive of the admissions process; fast paced environment
Therapy Assistant
Public Partnerships
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Duties and Responsibilities- Assisted and led the child during daily activities, attended all ABA therapy, speech therapy, all other therapies, and school appointments
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Duties and Responsibilities- Provided a safe and fun learning environment for children, wrote lesson plans, provided parents and student's positive information about their progression
Administrative Assistant
Body Renew Fitness & Family Sports Center
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Duties and Responsibilities- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, processed payments, liaison to customers and trainers, led the management of childcare
Administrative Assistant
The Glass Doctor of Winchester
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Duties and Responsibilities: Worked extensively with invoice management, finance reconciliation, provided support to the owner as it pertains to contract management while maintaining excellent customer service, and provided an outstanding experience for every customer
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA02.2015
Skills
- Proactive, reliable and punctual
- Self-motivated, cheerful and energetic
- Works well independently but also a collaborative team player
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Team leadership
- Safety awareness experienced
- Versed in detail reporting and documentation
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Management experienced
- Customer-service oriented
- Outstanding social skills
- Adapts to all types of environments and able to learn quickly
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Timeline
Center Director
Children of America
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Children Of America
05.2020 - 08.2024
Preschool Lead Teacher
Children of America
09.2016 - 05.2020
Therapy Assistant
Public Partnerships
06.2015 - 03.2016
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2014 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant
Body Renew Fitness & Family Sports Center
03.2013 - 02.2015
Administrative Assistant
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
02.2013 - 09.2018
Administrative Assistant
The Glass Doctor of Winchester
03.2012 - 10.2012
Associates Degree - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College