Valerie Murray
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional highly experienced in management 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. Diligent Childcare Director with 04 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility.
Capable leader bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 4]-year history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Childcare Center Director
MSTKD
Fayetteville, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Sustained ideal staff-to-student ratio in center licensed for [Number] children aged [Number].
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
Driver
Uber And Lyft
Fayetteville, GA
03.2018 - 08.2024
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Logged deliveries, drop-off times and special conditions in [Type] system.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Sarah jenkins
Philadelphia, PA
06.2000 - 08.2016
- Reminded clients to take medications and picked up prescriptions from pharmacies.
- Assisted clients with paying bills, scheduling appointments and making phone calls.
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
- Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Picked up groceries, prescriptions and other items for clients.
- Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
- Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
- Prepared records of client behavior, health and activities and notified supervisors of significant changes.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.
- Drove clients to appointments, errands and special events.
- Prepared activities for clients to engage in during free time.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Pkiladelphia Community College
Philadelphia, PA01-2003
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Customer service and assistance
- Case Management
- Application coordination
- Report Writing
- Public assistance programs
- Document processing
- Paperwork Processing
- Problem-Solving
- Teambuilding
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- first/cpr certified
- servsafe certified
georgia clean air force certified
Affiliations
I am a foster/adoptive parent
I enjoy bowling, swimming, and pickleball
I couch my children in taekwondo and sparring competitions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
MSTKD
07.2024 - Current
Driver
Uber And Lyft
03.2018 - 08.2024
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Sarah jenkins
06.2000 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Education
Pkiladelphia Community College