Laura Cole
Peachtree Corners,GA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills with eagerness to contribute to a collaborative team while providing organizational support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Simpsonwood Preschool
Peachtree Corners, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Leads a team of 21 teachers
- Communicates daily with preschool families and teachers
- Collaborates with preschool board on preschool fundraisers and school management
- Performs bi-monthly payroll for teachers
- Manages tuition billing for preschool families
- Coordinates and advertises class registration for 9 classes
- Maintains preschool website, social media, and school communication
- Directs four-week summer camp during August
- Guides school enrichment and holiday programs
- Works jointly with church staff to achieve goals
- Organizes substitute teachers for preschool staff
Preschool Lead Teacher
Simpsonwood Preschool
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Classroom management
- Prepare daily lesson plans and communicate weekly to families.
Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed and organized inventory at Publix, Kroger and Walgreens for Hallmark
Freelance Graphic Design
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Created brochures, letterhead, newsletters, logos, and website updates for various companies.
Education
Graphic Design - Graduate Studies
Portfolio Center
Atlanta, Georgia05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia05-1996
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Brightwheel (childcare management software)
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Realm website (church management software)
Volunteer Experience
- PTA Communications Chair, Simpson Elementary School, 5 years
- Girl Scout Co-Leader, 3 years
- Tuition Raffle Co-Chair, Wesleyan School
- Nearly New Uniform Shop Co-Manager, Wesleyan School
- Kick Off Dinner Co-Chair, Wesleyan School Wolf Trackers, 3 years
- Board Member, Wesleyan School Wolf Trackers, 4 years
- Summer Connections, Wesleyan School
- Communications Board Chair, Young Mens Service League, 4 years
Timeline
Preschool Director
Simpsonwood Preschool
10.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Simpsonwood Preschool
01.2017 - 10.2021
Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
01.2015 - 01.2017
Freelance Graphic Design
01.2001 - 01.2014
Graphic Design - Graduate Studies
Portfolio Center
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Roanoke College
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