Ramona Garcia
Human Resources/ Preschool Director
Hanford, CA 93230
ad23xj@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Teacher
Prestige Academy - Elk Grove, CA
December 2019 to January 2021
Prepare children for kindergarten
Assistant Director
Moore Learning Preschool - Elk Grove, CA
April 2019 to May 2019
Providing assistance and counseling for the restructuring of the preschool. Light housekeeping
IHSS - In Home Support Services - Hanford, CA
2016 to 2017
• Shopping
• Doctor Appointments
• Money Management
Tutor
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services - Hanford, CA
2013 to 2014
• Responsible for offering academic tutoring services to a diverse population of students from elementary to college levels. Specializing in Reading Comprehension, English, History, Mathematics and Science
• Utilized a client-centered approach when developing a student's learning plan, this included collaborating with the parents to ensure goals and objectives are in place with realistic outcome measures
• Assisted the students and parents in improving academic performances to prevent suspensions, expulsions, and dependence on special education plans so that the student may achieve graduation and obtains a positive life outcome as adults
Director
Little Feet Childcare and Preschool, Inc - Hanford, CA 2007 to 2012
• Planned, organized and directed staff, programs, projects, and overarching activities, developed and reviewed organizational policies, procedures and manuals for operations and employees
• Researched federal, state and county requirements for new or revised business. Researched the California Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing regulatory and statutory modifications governing operation of a licensed childcare and preschool program and communicated policies and procedures with staff members
• Developed and administered the facility's budget; analyzed and evaluated program effectiveness, developed modifications for implementation to improve operations
• Conducted job interviews, hired, assigned hours, trained, evaluated, and disciplined staff
• Prepared state reports and correspondences, ensured client records were protected for confidentiality and within compliance for CCL regulations
• Designed and updated the company's website and developed and created innovative marketing and advertising promotional strategies to ensure a stable client base. Director
Kings Christian Academy - Hanford, CA
2005 to 2006
• Prepared and modified job classifications, published recruitment requisitions; conducted interviews, hired personnel, provided new employee orientation and ongoing training
• Provided administrative oversight of the HR operational budget, developed work schedules, assigned personnel to positions
• Administered employee payroll, compensation, and benefits, researched, interpreted, and applied employment regulations and laws
• Monitored performance of personnel and implemented progressive discipline, conducted evaluations of HR personnel and ensured personnel records were maintained to protect confidentiality
• Developed and implemented marketing methods to increase enrollments, assessed organizational needs and put resources into place to support and develop staff qualifications, knowledge, and skills
• Communicated and provided support to clients and managed client accounts Cashier/Sales Associate
Michaels Arts & Crafts - Hanford, CA
2004 to 2005
• Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service was provided
• Performed all cashier duties with a high degree of quality, including monitoring activities in front of the store and securing assets such as cash, checks, media, and merchandise.
• Conducted marketing outreach, which included providing advertisements, coupons, and brochures on classes to customers.
• Performed Inventory weekly on received merchandise and restocked supplies Manager
Smith's Residential Care Facilities - Hanford, CA
2000 to 2001
• Supervised, coached and managed 15 staff members to ensure case management services were provided to developmentally disabled clients within a home setting
• Managed staff payroll, scheduling staff for both programs and assisted staff with preparing clients for community integration
• Held individualized treatment meetings with CVR Counselors as well as family members
• Assessed clients' capabilities and needs as well as analyzed quarterly data based on the clients progress
• Wrote appropriate service plans, created reports based on clients progress and updated family members
• Trained staff on policies and procedures, provided crisis intervention services, planned and conducted the monthly in service training
• Managed each clients' personal fund account
• Insured facility was within compliance with Department of Licensing and Certification, OSHA, and CARF
(Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) regulations
• Wrote client Physician Orders; arranged health appointments, updated medication sheets on a monthly basis, updated Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and Quarterly Progress Notes Director and Teacher
O'Daniels Preschool & Daycare - Hanford, CA
1996 to 1999
• Maintained staff and client records to ensure confidentiality and compliance with CCL regulations
• Ensured the facility followed and updated regulatory and statutory licensing requirements
• Provided initial and ongoing training to staff, evaluated the staffs performance and implemented progressive discipline and implemented conflict resolution with staff
• Prepared and updated policies and procedures, handled client grievances, reported behavioral incidents to parents and worked with parents on behavior modification skills
• Taught various topics in the classrooms
• Recruited, interviewed, hired, and retained qualified staff
• Handled marketing and advertising for the company Education
Doctorate in Business Administration
Northcentral University - Prescott, AZ
October 2013 to Present
Master of Science degree in Human Resources
Brandman University - Hanford, CA
2012
Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership
Chapman University - Hanford, CA
2010
College of the Sequoias in ECE 31 units
community college - Visalia, CA
August 1986
Skills
• Employee Relations (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• accounting (6 years)
• Powerpoint (5 years)
• Human Resources
• Accounts Payable (6 years)
• Payroll (6 years)
• Budgeting (6 years)
• Childcare (10+ years)
• Classroom Management (10+ years)
• Employee Evaluation (10+ years)
• Tutoring (2 years)
• Interviewing (10+ years)
• Research (5 years)
• Conflict Management
• Teaching
• Office Management
• Case Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Training & development
• Curriculum Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Human Resources Management
• Toddler Care
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA
April 2013 to Present
driver's license
June 2017 to June 2022
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Assessments
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Proficient June 2019
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Proficient
Verbal Communication — Highly Proficient
June 2019
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Highly Proficient
Human Resources Skills: Recruiting — Proficient
June 2019
Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills — Highly Proficient June 2019
Maintaining productive team relationships by identifying conflict and settling disputes. Full results: Highly Proficient
Organizational Skills — Proficient
June 2019
Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Proficient
June 2019
Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Proficient
Problem Solving — Proficient
June 2019
Analyzing relevant information when solving problems. Full results: Proficient
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development — Highly Proficient August 2019
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Highly Proficient
Building Relationships for Childcare Providers — Expert August 2019
Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Expert
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
August 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Active Listening — Highly Proficient
September 2019
Actively listening and appropriately responding in conversations. Full results: Highly Proficient
Early Childhood Development — Highly Proficient
December 2019
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient October 2019
Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations. Full results: Proficient
Office Manager — Proficient
September 2019
Scheduling and budgeting.
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Expert January 2021
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Expert
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Expert June 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Expert
Early childhood development — Highly Proficient
August 2019
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Highly Proficient
HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient
July 2020
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
Full results: Proficient
Building relationships for childcare providers — Expert August 2019
Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Expert
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