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Melanie Hartke

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Snug As A Bug, excelling in staff management and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to enhance team collaboration and drive educational excellence, significantly improving customer relations. Skilled in multitasking and documentation, adept at fostering nurturing environments and achieving key objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director

Snug As A Bug
11.2011 - 10.2024
  • Assisted Director with staff orientation, new hire process and additional training
  • Communicated with families in person and through the family app, Lilio formally known as Hi Mama
  • Planned and cooked menu in accordance of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Kept records necessary to be incompliant of the CACFP
  • Created and maintained child files to be incompliance of Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  • Assisted staff in preparing and implementing age appropriate curriculum
  • Created a caring, nurturing, educational and safe environment for children: infant to 12 years old
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Placed orders of needed supplies, food, and other items needed, to help the business be successful

Assistant Cook

Wheel In Restaurant
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring a healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Assisted with inventory management, contributing to cost control and minimized food waste.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from customers, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained open communication with front-of-house staff regarding menu items or special requests.
  • Managed time effectively during busy shifts, maintaining productivity under pressure and meeting tight deadlines for meal service.

Production Line Assembler

Manpower Staffing
10.2009 - 01.2010
  • Read and assembled products given by orders
  • Met deadlines
  • Worked independently and as a team
  • Delivered parts to designated departments
  • Worked in different departments as needed

Preschool Lead Teacher

Bright From The Start Childcare
05.2007 - 07.2008
  • Created a caring, nurturing, educational, safe environment for children, infant to 12 years old
  • Prepared and implemented age appropriate curriculum
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Education

No Degree - Medical Terminology

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
01-2011

No Degree - Child Care And Development

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
01-1997

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Task Delegation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Relations
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Assistant Director

Snug As A Bug
11.2011 - 10.2024

Production Line Assembler

Manpower Staffing
10.2009 - 01.2010

Assistant Cook

Wheel In Restaurant
03.2009 - 03.2010

Preschool Lead Teacher

Bright From The Start Childcare
05.2007 - 07.2008

No Degree - Medical Terminology

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

No Degree - Child Care And Development

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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