Krystie Solana
Wellington,FL
Summary
Resourceful Administrative Director with comprehensive experience in business administration and management. Proven track record of operational leadership, direction, and planning. Skilled in implementing improvements to decrease overhead and increase revenue.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Prodigy Early Learning
Wellington, FL
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance educational programs and improve student outcomes.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored staff in best practices for early childhood education and professional development.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand resources and support for families.
Administrative Director
Neighborhood Kids
Wellington, FL
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Maintained up-to-date records of all staff members, including job descriptions, evaluations, and salary information.
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees; conducted interviews and reference checks.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
- Managed financial activities such as accounting, payroll processing and budgeting.
- Coordinated meetings with internal and external stakeholders to discuss operational issues or projects.
- Supervised a team of administrative assistants and other support staff in their daily activities.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients and customers.
- Organized company events such as conferences, seminars, workshops.
- Created, maintained and updated documents, reports and databases.
- Monitored office supplies to replenish needed inventory before depletion.
- Established work procedures or schedules to organize daily work of administrative staff.
- Represented work unit at meetings or conferences to serve as liaison for requests or complaints.
- Pitched in to help with office tasks during busy periods and staff absences.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance program delivery and resource allocation.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to strengthen partnerships and expand service reach.
- Streamlined administrative processes, increasing efficiency in scheduling and documentation management.
- Developed policies and procedures that improved overall operational effectiveness within the organization.
- Led, directed, managed and mentored [Number] administrative staff members.
- Kept operations in compliance with [Type] regulations by developing and directing effective internal systems.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving individual skills as well as overall team effectiveness.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular audits.
- Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as primary liaison with outside organizations.
Preschool Director
The Little Place
08.2009 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to discuss individual student needs or concerns.
- Assisted teachers with developing age-appropriate curricula that meets all state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Increased new enrollment and return enrollment by [Number].
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School
Wellington, FL05-1994
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Office equipment proficiency
- Meeting Coordination
- Client relations expertise
- Meeting planning
- Staff Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Schedule Management
- Administrative Management
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Company Representation
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- Directors Credential
- Child Development Associates Degree
- First Aid/CPR
- Food Manager Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Director
Prodigy Early Learning
09.2024 - 12.2025
Administrative Director
Neighborhood Kids
10.2019 - 09.2024
Preschool Director
The Little Place
08.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School