Sherrie Frost
Clatskanie,OR
Summary
Dynamic Center Manager with a proven track record at Community Action Team, excelling in process optimization and staff leadership. Cultivated a culture of teamwork while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Successfully managed a diverse workforce, enhancing service delivery and community partnerships, driving impactful outcomes for families and children.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Manager
Community Action Team
Saint Helens, OR
10.2005 - Current
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting Community Action Team and Head Start Proformance Standards.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with agency standards.
- Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous growth.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication, and monthly center wellness activities.
- Collaborated closely with other center managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall agency performance.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, children and families.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions at the center, ensuring transparency in financial reporting for internal/external audits.
- Managed work and performance of more than 15 employees.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key administrators, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across departments.
- Cultivated supportive and inclusive environment, enabling staff to thrive and deliver exceptional service to children and families.
- Facilitated community partnerships, leveraging local networks to enhance center's impact and visibility.
Head Start Family Advocate
INCA
Atoka, OK
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Managed a caseload of Head Start families efficiently and effectively, ensuring timely completion of required tasks and thorough follow-up on identified areas for support.
- Advocated for the needs of children and families within the Head Start program by participating in policy discussions at local and regional levels.
- Supported successful transitions from preschool to kindergarten by sharing pertinent information about each child''s progress with receiving schools.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities for parents related to early childhood development best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03-2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kiamichi Vo-Tech
Atoka, OK06-2000
Skills
- Process optimization
- Staff leadership
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Facility management
- Workforce training
- Decision-making
- Experienced with Microsoft applications
- Schedule management
- Compliance monitoring
- Operations oversight
- Hiring and onboarding
- Working with low income families
Accomplishments
Board President for the local food bank and community service agency for Clatskanie, OR
Timeline
Center Manager
Community Action Team
10.2005 - Current
Head Start Family Advocate
INCA
09.2000 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kiamichi Vo-Tech