Maria Elena Medina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Center Manager proficient in CCTR, CSPP, Early Head Start, and Head Start operational requirements and adept at building and leading high-performance teams. Highly-qualified and experienced with 23 years of progressive experience. Top-notch strengths in planning work and solving both routine and complex business problems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Manager
Head Start Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as local regulations regarding safety, health, security and labor laws.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, inventory control and customer service.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and staff members in a professional manner.
- Supervised daily activities and performance of up to 18 regular employees.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Site Supervisor
Child Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Child Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Child Development Site Supervisor
Early Childhood Program
Los Angeles, CA
06.2000 - 12.2007
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Education
Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Procareer Academy
Whittier, CA02-2024
Master of Arts - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2011
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Vitals Monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Nursing Support
- Data Collection
- Facility Management
- Staffing
- Operations Oversight
- Regulatory Standards
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Development
- Resource Coordination
- Team Supervision
- Staff Hiring
Timeline
Center Manager
Head Start Learning Center
06.2014 - 10.2023
Site Supervisor
Child Development Center
07.2011 - 12.2012
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Child Development Center
01.2007 - 06.2011
Child Development Site Supervisor
Early Childhood Program
06.2000 - 12.2007
Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Procareer Academy
Master of Arts - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
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