Lisa Yanik
McHenry,IL
Summary
Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Childcare Centers
The Learning Tree & Kiddy Garden Centers
Lake Zurich, IL
09.1998 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting to owner.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05-1990
Skills
- Focus group facilitation
- Fundraising
- Operations Management
- Community Engagement
- Program Management & Monitoring
- Vendor Relations
- Grant Writing
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Compliance and regulations
- Communications strategy
- Client Services
- Crisis Management
Certification
- PediatRic First Aid/CPR expires 8/2025
- ECE Credential Level 2
- Gateway
- SBS & SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep Training
- Mandated Report Training
Timeline
Executive Director of Childcare Centers
The Learning Tree & Kiddy Garden Centers
09.1998 - 09.2024
Early Childhood Education
Oakton Community College
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