Kisha Torres
Cumming,GA
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development
Alpharetta, GA
10.2001 - Current
- Monitored financial budgets related to childcare operations.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Developed marketing plans to increase enrollment numbers in the program.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Assisted with the preparation of grant applications for funding opportunities.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying materials necessary for operating the childcare center.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal, and company regulations, standards, and requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Early Childhood Care and Education
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA03-2020
Skills
- Financial management
- Parent communication
- Expense control
- Purchasing
- Time management
- Professional development
- Administrative management
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Grant writing
- Program management
- Relationship building
- Compliance and regulations
- Effective communication
- Board relations
- Profit and loss management
- Partnership development
Certification
- BBA
- CDA
- TCC
- CPR/First Aid Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development
10.2001 - Current
Early Childhood Care and Education
Gwinnett Technical College
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