Kim Foster
Waconia,MN
Summary
Experienced owner/operator of a childcare facility, emphasizing safety and compliance. Skilled in developing engaging educational programs and fostering strong parent relationships, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for children.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Kims daycare
WACONIA, MN
04.2002 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of my childcare facility, prioritizing safety and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all county and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Implement health and safety protocols to create a secure environment for children.
- Identified operational risks to minimize liabilities and ensure safety compliance.
- Implement cost-saving measures while sustaining quality standards across programs.
- Develop engaging educational programs tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Coordinated parent communication to provide regular updates on child progress.
- Establish long-term relationships with families by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Maintain comprehensive records of children's activities and development milestones.
- Keep detailed records for compliance with regulations and county/state policies.
- Capable of adapting quickly to changing situations- behavioral, weather , parental and formulating solutions.
Sales associate
Kohls Department Store
Chaska, Minnesota
10.2013 - Current
- Delivers exceptional customer service by assisting with product selections and inquiries.
- Promoted loyalty programs to drive repeat business and strengthen brand loyalty.
- Collaborates with sales team members to achieve collective targets.
- Process transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and cash registers.
- Maintained merchandise displays and ensured stock levels aligned with customer demand to support sales.
- Arranged new merchandise on sales floor to attract customer attention. with signage to stimulate sales and reduce overstock.
- Manage online orders by locating merchandise, packing, and shipping products.
- Completes daily recovery tasks to maintain cleanliness and maximize productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-1991
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Safety protocol implementation
- Customer engagement
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Sales associate
Kohls Department Store
10.2013 - Current
Owner/ Operator
Kims daycare
04.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University of Minnesota