Tracy Lewis
Houston, Texas 77038
Mobile 918-***-****
Home 832-***-****
*******@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tracy-lewis/72/41a/956/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
What a Blessing Childcare - Owner 2004 to
Present
. Developed and performed daily activity plans, including math and
literacy concepts
. Design and arrange space allowing for a variety of activities to
promote independence and easier assimilation into the classroom area
. Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable classroom environment to meet
safety needs. Build relationships and make children feel like they
belong. Recognized children for their accomplishments in an effort to
help them achieve their full potential (self-actualization) and self-
fulfillment needs
. Planned and prepared healthy menus for all meals
. Established discipline policies and procedures and developed immediate
emergency plan
. Supervised to direct reports, and developed relationships with staff
and families based on mutual trust and understanding of program
philosophy
. Maintained and performed all financial activities including payables,
receivables, payroll, and state reporting and reimbursement
City of Tulsa - Customer Account Representative 1996 to
2004
. Assisted utility customers in establishing, transferring or
discontinuing water service
. Resolved utility customer inquiries regarding billing, metering
issues, utility policy and procedures, and payment plans
. Coordinated field support to billing and metering work groups.
Maintained a good working relationship with these groups, facilitated
resolution of issues on both sides of the customer's point of service,
develop and maintain positive working relationships with assigned and
managed customer accounts to increase customer satisfaction
Gatesway Foundation - Receptionist, Human Resources Assistant 1992 to
1996
. Responsible for multi-line telephone system via switchboard
. Performed background checks and employment verifications
. Processed payroll
. Responsible for maintenance and disbursement of employee handbook
. Managed mail distribution for all departments
. Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, as needed
EDUCATION
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK Certificate of Mastery in
Child Care Development
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK 100 hours completed towards
Social Work Degree
Booker T. Washington, Tulsa, OK High School Diploma
SKILLS & ABLITIES
. Strong planning, organizational, and supervisory skills
. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and
within team environments in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, rapidly
changing environment
. Experienced problem solving/decision making skills and exercises sound
judgment and ability to identify decisions requiring supervisory approval
. Excellent people management skills
. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to clearly and
concisely present information
. Strong skills in MS Office applications including Microsoft Word and
Excel
. Understanding of disaster recovery procedures
. Handle multiple, highly detailed tasks with exceptional accuracy