Kimberly Galarza
Sun prairie,WI
Summary
Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Sorge CPA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- I oversaw the Madison office
- I handled customer phone calls and emails
- I processed returns and get them ready for pick up, handled payments and filed extensions
- I kept track of office supplies, managed office and computer equipment and scheduled meetings and trip itinerary for the managing partner
Center Director
The Learning Experience
10.2023 - 04.2023
- I oversaw all operations of the center
- When took over Center was understaffed and under enrolled
- In the time I was there I hired for full staff and opened another infant/toddler class
- I had a waiting list for all younger age groups
4k Team Lead/Teacher
Kids Junction Learning Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
- I was responsible to teaching a 4k classroom of 13 children
- I was responsible for planning age appropriate activities to prepare the children to be kindergarten ready
- I did observations and testing to make sure the children were reaching goals in all areas of physical development, with an emphasis on social emotional development
- I met with parents twice a year to relay this information during conferences
- I also supported and mentored the teachers in the other three 4k classrooms
Director
KinderCare Learning Center Londonderry
03.2020 - 10.2020
- I was responsible for running all aspects of the business side of the center
- I had to maintain budget for the center including labor and supplies
- I ordered all supplies for the center from the kitchen to the classrooms
- I had to implement Covid 19 protocols as laid out by the corporate office
- I was also in charge of hiring and training all staff, as well as advertising and keeping enrollment within budgeted parameters
Assistant Director
Kind and Joyful Childcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I was responsible for helping Director will all aspects of daily operations of the center
- I was solely responsible for upkeep on all staff and children's paperwork for licensing
- I helped mentor and train staff
- I created and implemented an onboarding training program to allow us to build better relationship with staff and increase staff retention
4K Teacher
Kids Junction Learning Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I oversaw a classroom of 13 four and five-year old children
- I was responsible for planning, prepping, and implementing curriculum in the classroom
- I taught a room that was play based and child led
- I concentrated on preparing the children for kindergarten while giving them a wide variety of play-based experiences
Assistant Director
Kings Kids Academy
01.2013 - 01.2016
- I was responsible for helping Director will all aspects of daily operations of the center
- I was solely responsible for upkeep on all staff and children's paperwork for licensing
- I helped mentor and train staff
- I created the curriculum and helped teachers implement it in the classroom
- I oversaw planning and hosting family nights twice a year for the center
- I was responsible for keeping calendar and appointments for the director and the owner of the center
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
01.2009 - 01.2013
- I oversaw an onsite after school program for ages K through 5th grade
- I planned all activities and curriculum for the program
- I kept records of all expenses and balanced the site checkbook
- I was responsible for student and staff records including approving and tracking hours for payroll
Activities Director
Lakeland Camping Resort
01.2008 - 01.2011
- I planned activities for campers from ages 5 years up to seniors
- I planned crafts, games, entertainment all based around themed weekends
- I was responsible for buying and tracking all supplies
- I was responsible for printing weekly newsletters to inform campers of upcoming events and activities
4 year old Lead Teacher
Kidspace Learning Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- I was responsible for planning and implementing the curriculum for each learning center while following the 4k requirements
- I performed parent conferences twice a year to keep parents informed on the progress of their child
Office Manager
Mobile Home Stuff Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
- I managed all affairs in this small office
- I booked appointments for sales techs and for sales managers
- I tracked and ordered inventory
- I monitored time sheets and mileage logs for all employees
- I tallied and processed finished time sheets and sent them to main office to be processed
- I utilized Microsoft Office program for documents and letters
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
Office Manager
Beloit College-Help Yourself Programs
01.2000 - 01.2002
- I was responsible for running all aspects of the main office
- I answered phones, booked trip itinerary for staff, and kept track of schedules and appointments for the 3 staff in the office
- I was responsible for fund raising events such as Spring Multicultural Fair, the summer silent auction and staff car wash
- I taught classes during the after school and summer programs
- I maintained the Skyward program and kept all student grades and other important information updated
Director of Childcare
Hope Chapel
01.1994 - 01.1999
- I supervised the childcare program which included a morning, afternoon, and evening shift
- I supervised a staff of about 45 staff and volunteers, including the AM and PM Childcare Coordinators
- I was responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new staff and volunteers, as well as continuing education for present staff
- I was required to maintain staff files and licensing requirements
- I reported weekly to the Children’s Ministry Pastor
AM Child Care Coordinator
Hope Chapel
01.1991 - 01.1994
- I supervised the morning staff during bible studies and other church activities
- I planned all activities and curriculum for staff
- I ran staff meetings and trainings for AM staff
- I interacted with children and parents and acted as liaison between Staff and parents
Education
Associate degree - early childhood education
technical diploma - childcare services
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Center Director
The Learning Experience
10.2023 - 04.2023
Office Manager
Sorge CPA
01.2022 - 10.2023
4k Team Lead/Teacher
Kids Junction Learning Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
Director
KinderCare Learning Center Londonderry
03.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Director
Kind and Joyful Childcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
4K Teacher
Kids Junction Learning Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Director
Kings Kids Academy
01.2013 - 01.2016
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
01.2009 - 01.2013
Activities Director
Lakeland Camping Resort
01.2008 - 01.2011
4 year old Lead Teacher
Kidspace Learning Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Office Manager
Mobile Home Stuff Store
01.2004 - 01.2006
Site Supervisor
Wisconsin Youth Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
Office Manager
Beloit College-Help Yourself Programs
01.2000 - 01.2002
Director of Childcare
Hope Chapel
01.1994 - 01.1999
AM Child Care Coordinator
Hope Chapel
01.1991 - 01.1994