Communicative childcare provider who meets the client needs, conducting assessments and planning childcare schedule and learning strategies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Mercy Learning Academy
Savannah, GA
07.1999 - 08.2023
Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff, including safety protocols.
Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
Supervised up to 5 staff members daily, providing guidance and support as needed.
Scheduled employee shifts to ensure adequate coverage of all areas of the daycare center.
Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
Provided professional development training for daycare staff on topics such as early childhood education, health and safety practices, nutrition, discipline techniques.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events for the children enrolled in the daycare facility.
Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
Resolved conflicts between children or between children and staff members in a timely manner.
Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
Payroll Clerk
First Student Transportation
Savannah, GA
01.2006 - 06.2015
Processed payroll information for up to 400 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
Verified accuracy of timekeeping records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
Maintained accurate records of all payroll transactions.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports related to payroll activities.
Responded to inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, 401 contributions.
Performed reconciliation of payroll accounts on a regular basis.
Provided support during audits conducted by external auditors or government agencies.
Ensured compliance with federal labor laws such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA..
Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances for each employee.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Computer Science
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
Skills
Operations Management
Operations Oversight
Personnel Management
Budget Development
Documentation And Reporting
Financial Analysis
Negotiation
Accomplishments
Maintaining Honor Status 3.53 GPA
Daycare students score outstanding on entry test for Kindergarten
Early Childhood Distinction Award for Daycare
Employee of the month Payroll Clerk Positon
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
First Student Transportation
01.2006 - 06.2015
Owner/Operator
Mercy Learning Academy
07.1999 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Savannah Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Computer Science
Savannah Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Savannah Technical College
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