To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self Employed With Little Rascal's Daycare
01.2011 - Current
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Payroll Specialist
Dart Energy Corporation
09.2007 - 02.2010
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
12.2005
Associate of Science - Psychology
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
12.2003
High School Diploma -
Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, MI
05.2000
Skills
Group Leadership
Childcare
Decision making
Time management
Self-awareness
Professional boundaries
Empathy and compassion
Child development
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Family Support
Timeline
Childcare Provider - Self Employed With Little Rascal's Daycare
01.2011 - Current
Payroll Specialist - Dart Energy Corporation
09.2007 - 02.2010
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Human Resources
Lansing Community College - Associate of Science, Psychology