Laura Prill
Windsor,CO
Summary
Results-driven professional and collaborative leader with a proven track record in driving operational excellence and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and resource management, with a strong commitment to achieving exceptional results. Recognized for adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining high standards of service delivery. Possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement to drive success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Clever Kids Learning Center Managed by Bright Horizons
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations required to run a large childcare center. This includes managing staff, hiring, training, evaluating, and providing coaching to constantly improve and support all staff and teachers. Welcoming all families and keeping them up to date on policies, activities, and educational standards. Maintain all child and staff files. Extremely knowledgeable of all state and local policies as well as ensuring compliance with the Licensing Requirements. I have extensive knowledge on what it takes to lead a team of quality educators and excel in finding ways to create and maintain high morale. Knowledgeable on budgets, and what it takes to meet and exceed enrollment targets and financial requirements.
Director
Windmill Child Enrichment Center
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Entirely responsible for the outcome of quality and services provided for children, families, and staff in a large childcare/preschool center. Responsible for the management and well-being of up to 35 employees and 175 families. This always includes interacting with all staff and parents in a professional and positive manner. Understanding, implementing, and maintaining licensing and regulatory compliance. Plan and conduct staff meetings, presentation of new regulations and in-house trainings, onboarding, and licensing trainings. Model efficient time management skills, prioritize and plan daily/weekly activities effectively and adjust priorities and plans as needed. Proficient in active listening and intentional speech while overseeing employee relations. Work with the community and families to preserve a strong relationship. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and take initiative to prevent, identify, and solve problems in all areas of center management, which includes strong decision and problem-solving abilities.
Assistant Director/Business Administrator
ABC Child Development Center
08.2007 - 09.2017
- Responsible for leadership of staff, client marketing, enrollment, selection and retention, programming, classroom/center management, licensing and regulatory compliance, all areas of financial management, AR/AP, and overall management skills. Assisted director in staff trainings and presentations. Responsible for staff files, onboarding, and knowledge of benefits. Created and maintained a proficient office and filing system which required excellent organizational and analysis abilities Responsible for all aspects of running different programs within a large company. Required to have strong decision making and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and oral communication was a requirement. Strong focus on customer service, maintaining an organized office environment, interacting with parents and outside agencies to answer any questions or concerns as needed. Responsible for learning about and training staff on different software related to the company. Maintained staff files, participated in new employee training, and helping new staff adjust.
Payroll Technician
Weld County School District 6
10.2004 - 07.2007
- Prepared payroll for WCSD6 employees. Data entry, distribution of funds. Knowledge of WCSD6 finance procedures required. Provided customer service, basic accounting and general reception duties as needed. Organized and maintained all personnel records as they pertained to payroll. Designed and implemented new documentation to streamline the payroll process. Knowledge of district 6 benefits, to include presentations when needed.
- Processed payroll for employees using automated systems, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries.
Education
MA - Elementary Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2005
Skills
- Employee onboarding coordination
- Effective communication skills
- Benefits presentation
Certification
- Professional Teacher License
- License # 221537
- Large Center Director Qualification Letter
- EXP: 08/2027
Timeline
Center Director
Clever Kids Learning Center Managed by Bright Horizons
01.2022 - Current
Director
Windmill Child Enrichment Center
10.2017 - 06.2021
Assistant Director/Business Administrator
ABC Child Development Center
08.2007 - 09.2017
Payroll Technician
Weld County School District 6
10.2004 - 07.2007
MA - Elementary Education
University of Northern Colorado
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