Michaela Steger
Stamford,CT
Summary
Operations-focused leader with experience analyzing performance data, directing team priorities, and managing shift coverage. Skilled in people management, training, documentation, and reporting. Proven ability to improve productivity, support service quality, and deliver results aligned with business goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Whole Food Market
Fairfield, Connecticut
01.2017 - Current
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Achieved sales targets above goals while by leading a team of 125 individuals.
- Led team meetings to review business results and communicate priorities, fostering team alignment and focus.
- Consistently improved daily productivity through task delegation to team members.
- Set clear expectations and provided guidance to employees, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing team performance.
- Provided regular progress updates to senior leadership during team meetings.
- Identified improvement opportunities through data analysis, enhancing departmental performance and strategy.
- Team goals stayed aligned with company objectives through regular progress tracking.
- Team effectiveness was measured by monitored KPIs.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Preschool Teacher
Pumpkin Preschool
Fairfield, Connecticut
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Planned play-based lessons using Pumpkin Preschool early childhood curriculum
- Created developmentally appropriate activities for language, math, and motor skills
- Ensured child safety during all activities by supervising play and interactions during indoor and outdoor activities and meals
- Communicated with families about children's behavior, progress, and classroom needs to foster strong home-school connections
- Organized and prepared learning materials for daily classroom activities, centers, and seasonal displays to enhance student engagement
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield, CT06-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT09-2026
Skills
- Leadership
- People management
- Strategic planning
- Workflow management
- Data analysis
- Reporting skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Program development
Timeline
Team Leader
Whole Food Market
01.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Pumpkin Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Norwalk Community College