Shawnasty Jackson
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of company or organization. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Happy Feet Academy Preschool
Valdosta, Georgia
01.2021 - Current
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Little Angles Preschool
Valdosta, Georgia
02.2015 - 12.2022
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
- Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Encouraged social interaction among the children through games and activities.
- Assessed each child's development on an ongoing basis using observation tools.
- Ensured all health and safety regulations were adhered to at all times.
- Conducted regular meetings with assistant teachers to discuss progress of each child.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects or other creative outlets.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan field trips or special events.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory accurately and efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of attendance and incident reports.
- Monitored playground equipment for signs of wear or damage regularly.
- Instructed students on proper use of toys, books, materials. during playtime.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to early childhood education.
- Provided emotional support to children who exhibited signs of distress.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jones High School
Houston, TX05-2005
Skills
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Control
- Business Administration
- Staff Development
- Human Resources Management
- Rules and regulations
- Team Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- People Management
- Issues Resolution
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Communications
- Company guidelines
- Program Management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Childcare Directors
CDA
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Timeline
Director
Happy Feet Academy Preschool
01.2021 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Little Angles Preschool
02.2015 - 12.2022
Childcare Directors
CDA
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
High School Diploma -
Jones High School
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