Latoya Dennis
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Diligent Childcare Leader with 19 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet North Carolina licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth. I am a self starter and jump right in when needed as well as seeking tasks to help the facility succeed. I am a dedicated worker and take pride in my work and completing tasks. I look for the positive in all situations and do what I can to make those around me feel appreciated. I can work alongside anyone and am a people person who enjoys working on a team. I am professional and can confidently say I can work through anything throw in my direction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Program Leader
Marine Corps Community Services
12.2005 - Current
- Enhanced child development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities in daily routines.
- Improved communication between staff and parents by establishing regular meetings and providing timely updates on children''s progress.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all children by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child, addressing individual needs through personalized care plans.
- Scheduling of staff members, as well as opening and closing the facility at close of business on a daily basis.
- Conducting inventory of supplies within the facility and ordering supplies when the supplies run low.
- Stocking inventory when it arrives and signing for those deliveries.
- Training on world class customer service to ensure that all customers have the very best service.
- CPR and first aid certified.
- Leading a team of 22 staff members and being the Point of Contact when supervisors are not in the facility.
- Leading staff meetings to ensure all areas of our facility are well maintained as well as ensuring all staff members know what is expected of them on a daily basis.
- Working at the front desk register taking payments from parents when they picked their children up in the afternoons on a daily basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05.2020
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Child Development Expertise
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Team Player
- Leader and Motivator
- Taking Initiative
- Dependable
- Positive Attitude
- Work Well in Fast Paced Environments
Timeline
Child Care Program Leader
Marine Corps Community Services
12.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Mount Olive