Samantha Giffin
Woodinville,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
The Goddard School-Redmond, WA
10.2011 - 07.2024
- Oversaw all school programs, including facility operations, quality assurance and daily school responsibilities
- Answered multiple phone lines with excellent communication skills
- Supervised and supported a staff of 30 teachers, classroom assistants, substitutes and flex teachers
- Developed strong relationships with families
- Complied with all state childcare regulations and met all licensing requirements and deadlines
- Coached and implemented all levels of Quality Assurance set forth by Goddard Systems
- Train new staff members
- Maintained accurate record keeping, child files and staff files
- Conducted monthly classroom observations
- Administered, trained and recorded multiple scenario disaster drills
- Managed school budget, purchased classroom supplies and equipment
- Planned nutritional snack menus and ordered food and supplies
- Provided curriculum support and planned summer curriculum
- Worked daily with a variety of programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Goddard's Franchise Management System
- Provided teacher support throughout the day, substituted in class if required
- Organized faculty development days, conference days and family events
- Handled all admissions, registration, tuition and enrollment, tours and tour follow-ups.
Kitchen Manager/Support Staff/Childcare Assistant
Red Barn Learning Center-Duvall, WA
08.2010 - 05.2011
Sales Manager
Alpine Rockeries, Inc.-Woodinville, WA
03.2001 - 03.2005
Nursery Manager
Boxhill Farm-Duvall, WA
03.2000 - 03.2001
Nursery Manger/Buyer
Gray Barn Garden Center, LLC-Redmond, WA
06.1999 - 03.2000
Assistant Nursery Manager
Furney's Nursery Bellevue, Inc.-Bellevue, WA
08.1991 - 06.1999
Education
Associate's degree in Horticulture -
Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, WA06.1992
Skills
- Operations Management
- Attention to Details
- Positive Attitude
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
Certification
Current DEL Portable Background Check
First Aid/CPR/AED
Food Handlers Permit
STARS Childcare Basics
Childhood Development Associates-In progress
Timeline
Director of Operations
The Goddard School-Redmond, WA
10.2011 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager/Support Staff/Childcare Assistant
Red Barn Learning Center-Duvall, WA
08.2010 - 05.2011
Sales Manager
Alpine Rockeries, Inc.-Woodinville, WA
03.2001 - 03.2005
Nursery Manager
Boxhill Farm-Duvall, WA
03.2000 - 03.2001
Nursery Manger/Buyer
Gray Barn Garden Center, LLC-Redmond, WA
06.1999 - 03.2000
Assistant Nursery Manager
Furney's Nursery Bellevue, Inc.-Bellevue, WA
08.1991 - 06.1999
Associate's degree in Horticulture -
Edmonds Community College
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