Leah Goodwin
Mulberry,FL
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of Childcare environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Established trusting and long lasting relationships with families and staff. Providing pastoral care and counseling to children ages 3 through 18 and to their families. Helped students work through different life circumstances such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family separation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Style Consultant
Target
10.2022 - Current
- Brainstormed and implemented new floor designs, merchandise displays and sales advertisements.
- Built lasting relationships through personal interaction and savings incentives to preserve clientele.
- Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
- Greeted all clients with warm smile and asked open-ended questions to better understand his or her needs.
Childcare Director
FAM Kids Club
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Mulberry.
Children's Pastor
FAM Church
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Managed team of 28 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Built relationships with current customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained 13 new employees on overall company and department specific policies and procedures.
Private Nanny
Johnson Family
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
Style Consultant
Target
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Brainstormed and implemented new floor designs, merchandise displays and sales advertisements.
- Built lasting relationships through personal interaction and savings incentives to preserve clientele.
- Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
- Greeted all clients with warm smile and asked open-ended questions to better understand his or her needs.
Private Nanny
Ding Family
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05.2023
Skills
- Child Programs
- Clerical Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Community Engagement
- Community Events
- Grief Counseling
- Student Support
- Youth Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Family Outreach
- Children's Ministry
- Spiritual Care
Food Pantry Volunteer
From the age of 15, I have been volunteering in food pantries in and around the Greater Tampa Bay Area and Upstate New York. The most recent food pantry that I have volunteered with is His Hands Extended Food Ministry (FAM Church). I spending my spare time volunteering and food pantries I've gained vital life lessons and skills. I've had the privilege of meeting and interacting with people who come from different cultures, race, ethnicity, ability status, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2022, I spent over 150 hours within different food pantries/ministries.
Additional Information
From September 2020 - December 2020 I was my Father's full-time caretaker.
Timeline
Style Consultant
Target
10.2022 - Current
Childcare Director
FAM Kids Club
06.2021 - 10.2022
Children's Pastor
FAM Church
06.2021 - 10.2022
Private Nanny
Johnson Family
01.2019 - 02.2020
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
10.2018 - 09.2020
Style Consultant
Target
09.2017 - 11.2018
Private Nanny
Ding Family
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
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