Shannon Mincks
New London,IA
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider with strong background in early childhood education and business management. Proven ability to create nurturing environments that foster child development and learning. Has a strong focus on parent communication and child development. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and coordinate engaging activities that promote emotional and social growth. Skilled in team collaboration, communication, and adapting to evolving needs. Known for reliability, effective leadership, and achieving exceptional results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Explorers Childcare
03.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe and loving environment for the families and their children.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, promoting open communication regarding child development.
- Coordinated activities that promote social skills and emotional growth among children.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and family payments.
Business Office Manager
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Manage budgeting processes, optimizing resource allocation and financial reporting accuracy.
- Lead staff training initiatives, improving team performance and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Implement process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and reducing administrative errors.
- Coordinate communication between departments to facilitate workflow and resolve operational challenges.
- Coordinated staff schedules, adjusting workloads to maximize productivity and meet deadlines.
- Processed payroll biweekly for all employees.
- Attended appropriate zoom meeting and calls to learn about new and upcoming standards.
- Billed and processed payments from all residents and their insurances.
Caregiver and Med Tech
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Administered medications accurately while monitoring and documenting resident health status.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet individual needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on caregiving best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented engaging social activities to improve resident interaction and well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment through consistent adherence to health standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma -
New London High School
New London, IAAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southeaster Community College
West Burlington, IA12-2027
Skills
- Parent communication
- Financial oversight
- Activity coordination
- Facility maintenance
- Parent engagement
- Mealtime supervision
- Infant and toddler care
- Employee schedule coordination
- Event planning
- Staff supervision
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Child advocacy
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Explorers Childcare
03.2024 - Current
Business Office Manager
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant
02.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver and Med Tech
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant
09.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
New London High School
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southeaster Community College