Kerrie Smith

Managed everything from concept to execution on the opening of the school's preschool program. Handled the critical aspects of teacher hiring, family engagement, events, a capital campaign as well as alumni relations.

• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
• Maintained positive customer relations with families by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Interacted with school families by phone, email, or in-person to provide customer service.
• Coordinated all event planning efforts for school gatherings, conferences, or fund raising efforts to enhance family engagement and money raising opportunities.
• Facilitated smooth operations by maintaining updated student records, anticipating supply needs, and placing timely orders for essential curriculum materials.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
• Established preschool policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
• Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
• Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
• Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
• Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.