Suzanne Smyth
Arlington,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Learning Tree Day Care Center
04.2012 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained tuition payments for children
- Greeted new families and lead them on a tour of the facility
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Sales/Marketing Manager
Homa Company
11.1993 - 05.2000
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted accounting team with day-to-day accounting operations.
- Managed daily activities for accounting, accounts payable, treasury and cost accounting.
- Administered payroll, accounting and purchasing.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Assessed financial, accounting, and budgetary systems.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
Office Manager
Katimarc Corporation
12.1992 - 10.1993
- 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.
Office Manager
Alford Packaging, INC.
02.1987 - 12.1992
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- 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.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as message-taking and appointment scheduling for increased productivity across multiple departments.
- Managed high volume of calls during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure while efficiently handling each caller''s needs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, successfully meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
Education
Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
The Berkley School
Waldwick, NJ06.1986
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Keyboarding skills
- Quickbooks
- File systems management
- Payroll Processing
- Report Writing
- Spreadsheet Management
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Managing purchasing activities
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Learning Tree Day Care Center
04.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
08.2003 - 05.2007
Sales/Marketing Manager
Homa Company
11.1993 - 05.2000
Office Manager
Katimarc Corporation
12.1992 - 10.1993
Office Manager
Alford Packaging, INC.
02.1987 - 12.1992
Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
The Berkley School
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