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Shauna Best

Middletown,NY

Summary

Experienced Educator focused on business efficiency and operational improvements. Dedicated and decisive leader with strategic and forward-thinking mindset. Brings progressive industry experience, willingness to learn and adaptability to changing circumstances.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Middletown YMCA
Middletown, NY
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.

Planning Dept. Administrative Assistant

Town of Wallkill
Middletown, NY
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ensuring all relevant information is available for upcoming meetings or events.
  • Processing invoices and ensuring payments are made in a timely manner.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Unit Director

Town Of Wallkill Boys & Girls Clubs
Circleville, NY
12.2019 - 05.2023
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.

Compliance Specialist

Child Care Council of Orange County
Goshen, NY
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Performed risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and potential risks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to compliance monitoring.
  • Prepared monthly reports on progress made towards meeting organizational goals around compliance matters.

Owner/Operator

Very Best PreSchool
Middletown, NY
09.1997 - 02.2018
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.

Education

M Ed - Early Childhood Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York At New Paltz
05-1997

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange)
Middletown, NY
08-1993

Timeline

Program Director

Middletown YMCA
08.2024 - Current

Planning Dept. Administrative Assistant

Town of Wallkill
05.2023 - 08.2024

Unit Director

Town Of Wallkill Boys & Girls Clubs
12.2019 - 05.2023

Compliance Specialist

Child Care Council of Orange County
02.2018 - 11.2019

Owner/Operator

Very Best PreSchool
09.1997 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York At New Paltz

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange)

M Ed - Early Childhood Education

American College of Education

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