Sarah Fitzpatrick
Williamsport,MD
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability. Demonstrated capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Care-A-lot Daycare
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for childcare facilities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Organized special events and activities that enriched educational experience for children.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Created effective communication channels with parents to enhance engagement and address concerns promptly.
- Implemented cost-control measures that improved operational efficiency without compromising service quality.
- Developed and implemented educational programs fostering children's emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Receptionist Administrator
Montevue Assisted Living
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between departments, enhancing workflow and information sharing.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area with updated reading materials for visitors while monitoring security by verifying visitor credentials and issuing visitor badges.
- Boosted company image by providing friendly, professional, and timely assistance to all visitors, clients, and vendors.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Education
No Degree - Childcare
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MDHigh School Diploma -
Linganore High School
Frederick, MD01-2002
Skills
- Appointment setting
- Reception management
- File organization
- Multi-line phone operation
- Guest relations
- First aid and CPR certified
- Customer service
- Visual field testing
- Retinal photography
- Glaucoma screening
- Patient recordkeeping
- Eyewear adjustments
- Optical dispensing
- Glasses repair
- Contact lens fitting
- Medical history documentation
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Care-A-lot Daycare
08.2019 - 09.2025
Receptionist Administrator
Montevue Assisted Living
02.2011 - 01.2015
No Degree - Childcare
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma -
Linganore High School