Shanita Berry
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Center
07.2016 - Current
- Lead and supervise teachers to create unique and engaging classrooms
- Ensure the site is operating effectively, and maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards
- Partner with parents to provide the best care for the students
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
- Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts to maintain growth within the center
- Assist with providing the center with materials needed to be successful and within budget
Aftercare Assistant
Faith Academy School of Excellence
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Program supervisor and liaison to Administration and Staff
- Provided supervision of students at all times
- Lead and actively engages in planning program activities
- Interacted professionally with students, parents, staff and community members
- Managed, prepared, and ensured all operational managerial duties were complete
Administrator designee and Lead K3-5 primary teacher
Faith Academy School of Excellence
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Created a climate hospitable to education in the principal’s stead
- Solved problems and make logical decisions on behalf of school administration
- Give tours to potential new parents and guest
- Developed and taught 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum and framework
- Created a school community that cultivates creative learning
Marketing
Bank of America
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Engaged in good customer service by making information readily available
- Persisted in sales and meeting goals even in a down market
- Analyzed and create a plan to meet sales goals and promote product or service
- Demonstrated proper time management skills to meet goals by deadlines set
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA08.2010
Journalism - Public Relations
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA12.2004
Public Relations and Communication
St. Augustine's College
Raleigh, NC08.2002
Skills
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Marketing and Sales
Accomplishments
- Achieved top performer status for three consecutive years, by performing above average on strategic, organizational tasks.
- Initiated and strategically fostered engagement, employee morale and met growth goals within low-performing centers.
- Scored eight and above on organization performance scorecards.
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Center
07.2016 - Current
Aftercare Assistant
Faith Academy School of Excellence
08.2010 - 06.2016
Administrator designee and Lead K3-5 primary teacher
Faith Academy School of Excellence
08.2008 - 06.2016
Marketing
Bank of America
06.2005 - 08.2008
Public Relations and Communication
St. Augustine's College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Norfolk State University
Journalism - Public Relations
Norfolk State University
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