- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Team Sports
- Fundraising Events
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Swimming
- Camping
Tracy Bons
Lena,IL
Summary
Dynamic daycare owner/operator with a strong background in child development and curriculum planning. Successfully enhanced parent communication and satisfaction while managing operations at a licensed facility. Proven expertise in staff training and program planning, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood learning and development. CPR certified and committed to health and safety regulations.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Lena, IL
12.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum to promote early childhood development and learning.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Established and maintained relationships with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on child progress.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on best practices in childcare and development methodologies.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
- Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
Assembly Line Worker
Newell Window Furnishings
Freeport, IL
02.1990 - 12.1998
- Operated machinery to assemble window coverings efficiently and accurately.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new employees on assembly processes, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
Assistant Manager
Taco Bell
Freeport, IL
03.1986 - 01.1991
- Led daily operations to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and optimize stock levels.
- Developed employee schedules to align staffing with peak business hours.
- Enhanced team communication through regular meetings and performance feedback sessions.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lena - Winslow
Lena, IL05-1986
Skills
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Child development expertise
- Licensing knowledge
- Communication skills
- Child development milestones
- Toileting and feeding
- Teach classes
- Licensing regulations
- Child advocacy
- Special education
- Program planning
- Child development
- Staff training
- Activity planning
- First aid certification
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- CPR certified
- Staff management
- Health and safety regulations
- Team building
- Parental communication
Accomplishments
I accomplished a lot of things with being a daycare owner/operator over 28 years. I have raised many children from birth to 12 years old. My job was getting these children ready to enter school and helping parents when needed. I have a successful business with always being full with waiting lists.
Certification
- Licensed Daycare Owner
- Certified CPR and First Aid
- Trauma Informed Relationship Focused Training
- Emergency preparedness for Child Care
- Homeless with Hope
- Module 2c Safety Issues for group care
- Special Care
Interests
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
12.1998 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Newell Window Furnishings
02.1990 - 12.1998
Assistant Manager
Taco Bell
03.1986 - 01.1991
High School Diploma -
Lena - Winslow