Vachel Owens
Louisville,United States
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at University Instructors, leveraging play-based learning and problem-solving skills to enhance children's social development. Expert in fostering inclusive environments and building strong relationships with families, resulting in improved classroom engagement and satisfaction. Committed to creating innovative learning strategies tailored to diverse needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
University Instructors
Louisville, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Summer Camp Director
LDG
Louisville,KY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and referring schools.
Site Manager
First Hour Grief Response
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Human Resources Administrator
Achieving More
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Franchise Owner
Papa John’s Pizza Franchise
Louisville, KY
01.2000 - 12.2016
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville, KY04.2003
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Classroom organization
- Circle time management
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
University Instructors
09.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Director
LDG
05.2024 - 08.2024
Site Manager
First Hour Grief Response
01.2021 - 04.2023
Human Resources Administrator
Achieving More
01.2017 - 05.2019
Franchise Owner
Papa John’s Pizza Franchise
01.2000 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University