Stacy Bufford
Jackson,MS
Summary
Results-driven professional highly experienced in Community Service environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at maintaining budgets, overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Medical Equipment On The Go Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Preschool Director
Ray Of Sunshine Learning Center
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating to staff, teachers and parents.
- Conducted rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
- Planned large-scale preschool events.
- Developed preschool curriculums in accordance with regional laws.
- Improved on school curriculum and policies by conducting research on developments in early childhood education and integrating findings during planning.
- Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
- Mailed parents quarterly educational assessments to show progression.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
Owner/Operator
A.C.E. Learning Center
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
Preschool Teacher
Our Kids Christian Academy
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Store Shift Manager
Rite Aid
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed product inventory and produced sales reports for managers.
- Reconciled daily sales and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and maintained coverage for shifts.
- Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
Shift Manager
BuffordFeeds Dollar Store
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and maintained coverage for shifts.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development Technology
Hinds Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Event Planning
- Delegating Work
- Interpersonal Skills
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Maintaining Required Compliance
- Decision Making
- Flexible Schedule
- Documentation and Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Goal Setting
- Team Building
Timeline
Office Manager
Medical Equipment On The Go Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Preschool Director
Ray Of Sunshine Learning Center
10.2020 - 07.2023
Owner/Operator
A.C.E. Learning Center
06.2016 - 10.2020
Preschool Teacher
Our Kids Christian Academy
10.2011 - 06.2016
Store Shift Manager
Rite Aid
06.2011 - 10.2013
Shift Manager
BuffordFeeds Dollar Store
06.2008 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Child Development Technology
Hinds Community College
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