Accomplished Assistant Director combines cross-functional competencies in operations planning, customer retention and financial management to develop and coach staff while interfacing with executives. Expert in boosting revenue, quality and performance. Successful in executing standard operating procedures to positively impact organizational goals. Resilient Assistant Director proactively meets and exceeds tasks within deadline. Resolves issues using hands-on solutions with deep understanding of successful business practices. Known for dynamic leadership and support. Skilled Assistant Director brings program management and special projects expertise. Proficient in financial administration and training. Brings track record of industry success. Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Hi, I’m
Shelanda Morgan
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
O2BKids Tallahassee, FL
Associate Director
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Led teams of up to 30 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Administrative, secretarial, clerical, or financial experience.
- Customer service experience.
Heritage Health Nursing Home3
Social Worker
12.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Growing Room Child Development CenterTallahassee, FL
Assistant Director
08.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Supervise and lead staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and manage budgets.
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
Growing Room Child Development CenterTallahassee, FL
Lead VPK Teacher
02.2012 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Two years of experience as Assistant Director/ Managing and Directing the center, accounting and office management skills.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
The Next Level Academy
Lead Teacher
03.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Land of Learning Academy
Lead Teacher
07.2006 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Education
Tallahassee Community CollegeTallahassee, FL
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
07.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Flexible
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Training and development
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule management
- Financial leadership
- Key relationship development
- Time management
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Project planning
- Contract development and management
- Classroom management
- Administrative, secretarial, clerical, or financial experience
- Customer service experience
Certification
- VPK Training - 2018
- Licensed Directors Credential - 2019
Timeline
Associate Director
O2BKids
06.2022 - Current
Social Worker
Heritage Health Nursing Home
12.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Director
Growing Room Child Development Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
Lead VPK Teacher
Growing Room Child Development Center
02.2012 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher
The Next Level Academy
03.2010 - 01.2012
Lead Teacher
Land of Learning Academy
07.2006 - 01.2008
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education