Tina Darlington
Honesdale,PA
Summary
Proven professional with a background in office administration at For Him Contracting, LLC, and extensive experience as a self-employed Childcare Provider. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering child development. Skilled in Quickbooks and verbal communication, adept at multitasking with a focus on delivering quality service and achieving significant outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
For Him Contracting, LLC
Milanville, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Honesdale, PA
11.1989 - 08.2023
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
Northwood High School
Saltville, VA06.1989
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Office Administration
- Organization
- Calendar Management
- Confidentiality understanding
- Quickbooks
- Supply Ordering
- Mail distribution
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Bookkeeping
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Secretary
For Him Contracting, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
11.1989 - 08.2023
Northwood High School