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Mary Bryson Fowler

Sylva,NC

Summary

Seasoned Program Coordinator with a proven track record at Southwestern Child Development Commission, enhancing community enrichment and operational efficiency. Excelled in leadership and Microsoft Office, significantly improving program outcomes. Skilled in supervising and recruiting, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Southwestern Child Development Commission
Sylva, NC
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated all aspects of the parent group, including promotion, recruitment, and screening of new members.
  • Oversaw site operations, managed paperwork, and collected data.
  • Ensured the safety and efficient operation of the parent group.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration among external organizations and involved partners.
  • Supported participants by helping them access relevant resources, including services and opportunities.
  • Compiled reports analyzing progress toward program goals for management review.
  • Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls.
  • Conducted assessments of data from various sources to gauge program success.

Technical Assistance and Training Consultant

Southwestern Child Development Commission
Waynesville, NC
09.2019 - 11.2024

Organize and execute staff training sessions focused on early childhood education.

  • Offered technical support to resolve issues during course delivery.
  • Authored manuals to support online training.
  • Oversaw logistics for training sessions, handling scheduling, venue selection, and equipment setup.
  • Assessed training program effectiveness with pre- and post-evaluation tools.

Facilitator

Southwestern Child Development Commission
Sylva, North Carolina
08.2018 - 09.2024
  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
  • Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.
  • Analyzed data from surveys and assessments to identify trends or patterns among participants.
  • Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
  • Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
  • Resolved conflicts between participants using effective communication skills.

Site Director

Webster Early Education / Fairview Annex
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw child care facility operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and Southwestern Child Development Commission operating policies.
  • Adeptly maintained high standards of excellence while managing personnel in supporting the community, children and parents.
  • Managed center’s administrative functions, including enrollment, tours, staff and participant files, and safety assurances.
  • Served as first point of contact for resolving problems.
  • Working with local community officials, developed and implemented Southwestern Child Development’s health and safety procedures.
  • Consistently consulted with teachers to ensure that the program philosophy and goals were reflected in the curriculum.

Center Director

01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Skillfully developed center’s philosophy, goals and objectives, emphasizing the needs of the children and families served.
  • Ensured that standards of excellence established by professional and regulatory groups were thoroughly understood and kept throughout the center.
  • Recruited, employed and supervised center staff, orienting them on center guidelines and ensuring continuous skill upgrades through performance evaluations and ongoing training.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan curriculum to meet center objectives.
  • Enrolled and grouped children, evaluating their educational, social and cognitive progress throughout the program to ensure the needs of infants and pre-school children were being met.
  • Maintained accurate and complete center files for audits.
  • Worked with licensing agents to meet applicable licensing regulations.

Center Director

Southwestern Community College Child Development Center
Sylva, NC
01.1990 - 01.2008
  • Skillfully managed operations of an on-campus center adhering to applicable laws.
  • Facilitated regular staff meetings for improved teamwork and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw staff, foster grandparents, and volunteers.
  • Managed the enrollment process, including tuition collection.
  • Effectively oversaw daily functions of an on-campus center following necessary regulations.
  • Guided center through North Carolina Rated License assessment, interpreting and applying established program policies.
  • Conducted orientation sessions for college students using childcare services.

Lead Teacher

Southwestern Community College Child Development Center
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Staffed the center and managed the teaching team, adeptly applying knowledge of varied supervision and educational techniques to promote positive and supportive relationships between instructors, parents and children.
  • Supervised performance and teaching behaviors, applying modified guidance techniques based on appropriate practice.
  • Trained educators and managed early intervention program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Birth-Kindergarten

Western Carolina University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Community College

North Carolina Early Educator Certification First Aid CPR -

Skills

  • Administrative
  • Advertisements
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Data collection
  • Supervising experience
  • Recruiting
  • Leadership
  • Supervision
  • Facilitator
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Docs
  • Technical Assistance and Training Coordinator
  • Community enrichment

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Southwestern Child Development Commission
07.2022 - 11.2024

Technical Assistance and Training Consultant

Southwestern Child Development Commission
09.2019 - 11.2024

Facilitator

Southwestern Child Development Commission
08.2018 - 09.2024

Site Director

Webster Early Education / Fairview Annex
01.2010 - 01.2014

Center Director

01.2008 - 01.2010

Center Director

Southwestern Community College Child Development Center
01.1990 - 01.2008

Lead Teacher

Southwestern Community College Child Development Center
01.1989 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Birth-Kindergarten

Western Carolina University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Community College

North Carolina Early Educator Certification First Aid CPR -

Mary Bryson Fowler