LINDSEY HUTSON
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Dynamic preschool director with a proven track record at Centenary Methodist Preschool, excelling in curriculum development and budget management. Skilled in staff training and regulatory compliance, I successfully designed engaging learning environments and secured funding through grant writing, enhancing community engagement and educational outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Centenary Methodist Preschool
Cape Girardeau, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Manages the daily operations of the preschool
- Hires, trains and supervises all teachers and staff
- Creates and implements curriculum, policies and procedures
- Prepares all budgets, allocates funds, tracks expenses, handles payroll and tuition
- Handles all communication, public relations, social media and family engagement
- Ensures all required paperwork and licensing rules are followed
- Project management with the design of two playgrounds, one indoor and one outdoor, a multi sensory therapy room and the opening of an infant/toddler unit
- Have written for multiple grants, handled fundraising events and community engagement events
Preschool Teacher
Centenary United Methodist Preschool
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided structure and care for preschool children, meeting their social, developmental and emotional needs
- Created curriculum, managed the classroom experience, communicated with parents and worked collaboratively with a team of teachers, therapists and board members
Director of Selection, Development, Administration and Marketing
Northwestern Mutual
Cape Girardeau, MO
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Handled administrative tasks; such as maintaining advisor's calendar, setting and confirming appointments, client correspondence
- Helped with client presentations and maintained client files
- Recruited qualified financial advisors through sourcing candidates, interviewing them and managing them through the selection process
- Used networking skills to generate leads through social events, campus events and social networking sites
- Directed all candidates through the selection process, all interviews and the hiring process
- Oversaw all onboarding for new financial advisors
- Directed the Northwestern Mutual College Internship program
- Oversaw the Northwestern Mutual College Internship Program, top 10 in the country
- Interviewed potential college interns, took them through our training process, mentored them through the internship program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation
05.2004
Skills
- Effective communication
- Curriculum design
- Staff training and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Family and community engagement
Leadership And Professional Marketing Experience
- Southeast Health, 2004, Played an integral part of the leadership team for the membership and marketing drive for the opening of Southeast Health, Cape Girardeau.
- MOPS International (Heartland Moms), 2005-2014, Led the leadership team for the local Mothers of Preschoolers chapter. Provided direction and oversight as well as marketing and event planning.
- Simply Fitness, 2015, Led the marketing and membership drive for the grand opening of Simply Fitness.
- Gracie Jiu JitSu Southeast Missouri, 2016, Provided insight, new branding and marketing ideas to reach membership goals.
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Inherited a struggling business burdened with debt, but through strategic efforts, I successfully turned it into a thriving business within one year of management.
- Collaborated with local agencies and developed a partnership that best served our children with special needs.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Preschool Director - Centenary Methodist Preschool
09.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher - Centenary United Methodist Preschool
08.2015 - 08.2022
Director of Selection, Development, Administration and Marketing - Northwestern Mutual
06.2014 - 08.2015
Southeast Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation
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