Manager Administrative Assistant

Alison Wilhelm

**** ******* **** ( Sylvania, OH *3560

***********@*****.*** . 419-***-****

Human Services

Solid understanding of developmental processes of individuals and families

across the life-span, the dynamics of relationships, environmental contexts

affecting children and families, and community services that meet child and

family needs. Maintain relations with a multi-culturally diverse group of

individuals. Able to sense changes in circumstances or events. Computer

proficient in Microsoft Office.

Areas of Expertise

. Operations Management

. Program Planning

. Early Learning Initiative (ELI)

. State Licensing Rules

. High Scope Curriculum

. Policies & Procedures

. Child Development

. Child Advocacy

. Family & Community Development

. Community Outreach

. Public & Private Agencies

. Family Life

. Education

. Policies & Procedures

Education, Professional Development & Certifications

Sylvania Southview High School

Certified Child Vision Screener

Trained in the High Scope Curriculum & Get It! Got It! Go!

Certified Get It! Got It! Go! Assessment Coordinator

Work Experience

YOUNG SERVICES, Toledo, Ohio . 2006 - 2009

Young Services runs the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) program operating

more than 70 daycare centers throughout the state. The State of Ohio,

Department of Education in conjunction with Job & Family Services offers

the ELI program to prepare children to enter kindergarten at a higher

knowledge level.

Center Support Manager

Joined Young Services in an administrative role, advanced in 2008 to become

the Center Support Manager evaluating, developing territory, and helping to

launch new centers. Provided the ELI program support to at all centers to

include room arrangement, monitoring of screenings and reporting

requirements, as well as purchasing materials for centers, monitoring

lesson plans and professional development, and completing all Ohio

Department of Education reports. Collaborated with centers to correct non-

compliant issues and increase enrollment. Worked closely with teachers,

administrators, parents, children, government officials and community

resources. Served as a program and child advocate. Provided leadership to

13 child care centers and 19 ELI classrooms throughout the state. Reported

to the VP of Administration. Position eliminated when the state ended the

ELI program.

As an Administrative Assistant, entered data, monitored compliance, and

expenses; completed and submitted reports to the Ohio Department of

Education. Communicate with centers throughout the area and supported

other. Assisted children and families with locating community resources and

preparation of kindergarten aged students.

. Proved self and abilities as the youngest manger. Earned the respect and

cooperation of peers.

. Met critical last minute deadlines and opportunities; ensured timely

completion of all items.

. Turned around an insufficient and non-compliant program.

. Recommended new technique to monitor compliance.

SYLVANIA SCHOOLS, Sylvania, Ohio . 2000 - 2005

Paraprofessional in Special Education Classification

As a Paraprofessional, worked side by side with the Special Education

teacher and helped teacher implement lesson plans, aided students in

carrying out day to day tasks and stay focused, kept open communication

with parents of Special Education children to help transition process

from school to home & home to school. Assisted children with many needs

that could not be met independently, such as bathroom breaks, medical

attention and lunch/snack hour. Maintained behaviors though out the day,

even on the playground to ensure safety of students. Worked one on one

with non-verbal autistic children, learning how to communicate with

children through use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

THREADMILL PRODUCTS, INC, Sylvania, Ohio . 1998 - 2000

Administrative Secretary

As a secretary, worked independently in an office setting. Assisted owner

in day to day tasks; answering phone calls, taking orders, writing

invoices and sent billing invoices out monthly.

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