Seema Wasim
Houston,TX
Summary
Perceptive Director with 8 years of experience maintaining safe and caring environment for young children. Logical and steadfast leader with background orchestrating childcare facility activities, staffing, marketing and parent relationships. Well-versed in licensing requirements, Keystone Stars and financial assistance programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Director
Little Leaders Academy
10.2013 - Current
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
Incharge of Hiring and Scheduling
Bibs 2 Bags
09.2010 - 10.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Promoted monthly events and activities to increase participation and revenue.
- Designed detailed daily schedules for 12 counselors and up to 75 campers to increase safety and overall camp success.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Participated in camp-centered activities, including canoeing, swimming, painting and softball while monitoring campers of all ages.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Director
Bibs 2 Bags
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Coached and trained employees and created daily work schedules and assignments to boost efficiency and enhance operations.
- Created and improved daily operational plans including production schedules and optimizing task flows.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Supervised, motivated, and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Oversaw timely execution of promotions and marketing programs.
Supervisor
Kinderland
09.2004 - 04.2010
Supervisor
Aly’s Love N Care
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Monitored safety and all procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
- Prepared annual budget, focusing on details to meet operational and staffing needs, including payroll, food and supplies.
- Hired, coached and directed 12+ instructors in student safety, instructional techniques and performance requirements.
- Established new program activities and expanded programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans, resulting in a increase in camp attendance.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best rates and availability of arts, crafts, sports and camping equipment.
- Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
- Maintained and reviewed records and evaluations of staff, programs and related infrastructure.
- Managed camp finances, setting registration fees and submitting budget requests and grant proposals to solicit funding.
- Enforced high level of safety and health standards, keeping staff trained and proficient in respective procedures and policies.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA05.2017
Skills
- Training & Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Coordination
- Project planning
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Supervision
- MS Office
- Relationship building
- Teambuilding
- Data management
Timeline
Child Care Director
Little Leaders Academy
10.2013 - Current
Incharge of Hiring and Scheduling
Bibs 2 Bags
09.2010 - 10.2023
Director
Bibs 2 Bags
05.2010 - 09.2013
Supervisor
Kinderland
09.2004 - 04.2010
Supervisor
Aly’s Love N Care
01.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Philadelphia University