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Shireka Taylor

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Childcare Network
Valdosta, GA
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.

Assistant Director

Childcare Network
Valdosta, GA
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw the operation of the center in the Director's absence.
  • Conducted tours of the center to prospective parents and visitors.
  • Led and participated in training, conferences, and other professional growth courses. Recruited, interviewed, and referred qualified applicants for entry-level, professional, and technical positions.
  • Collaborated closely with the Director and lead teachers to ensure day-to-day operations met state standards.

Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
Valdosta, GA
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members on policies and procedures associated with working in a preschool setting.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Personal Care Assistant

LINDA COOPER
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintain records of client care, condition, and progress
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician
  • Assisted with daily living tasks to enhance quality of life
  • Recorded statues and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Customer Service Representative

Concentrix
Valdosta, GA
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly
  • Maintain monthly team goals.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

DeVry University
Online
07-2026

Certified: Phlebotomist and CAN -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
05.2014

Diploma -

Lowndes High School
05.2008

Skills

  • payroll
  • Data Entry
  • Invoicing
  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • Performance Improvement
  • Managing Budgets & Expenses
  • Compiling Performance Reports
  • Interviewing & Training New Hires
  • Generating Annual Workflow Finances

Highlights

QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ADP payroll processing, Company online payroll processing, E-Verify trained.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Childcare Network
03.2021 - Current

Assistant Director

Childcare Network
03.2020 - 02.2021

Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
09.2019 - 03.2020

Personal Care Assistant

LINDA COOPER
07.2015 - 06.2016

Customer Service Representative

Concentrix
11.2014 - 05.2015

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

DeVry University

Certified: Phlebotomist and CAN -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Diploma -

Lowndes High School

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