Gretchen L. Shriver
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S ummary
Strong Organizational Skills
Detail-Oriented Works Well Under Pressure
Innovative Positive Attitude Ability to Multi-task Self Motivated
Thrives in a dynamic work environment with a proven ability to quickly learn, master and execute projects from
concept to fruition. Experienced in budget administration, staff management, payroll and customer services.
E x perience
February 2005 –Current The Children’s Hour Preschool Bentonville, AR
D irector O ctober 2011 – C urrent
Ensure compliance with Arkansas State Licensing Regulations and AR Health Department
Develop job descriptions, interview candidates, maintain staff development and education
Manage disciplinary processes
Develop and implement program operating policies
Enrollment and dismissal of children
Evaluate and purchase equipment and supplies
A ssistant Director 2 007 – O ct 2011
Tour potential new clients
Payroll utilizing BioPunch Timeclock, EZ-Care, and Quickbooks software
Invoicing and receiving tuition
Accounts payable
Keep staff and child files current
O ffice Manager 2 006 - 2 007
Staff orientation training
Mentor lead teachers
Plan, organize and successfully execute school events and fundraisers
Use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications
Answer multi-line phone system and direct calls
L ead Teacher J uly 2005 – 2 006
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children
Maintain accurate, complete and timely child records
April 2004 – February 2005 La Petite Academy Bentonville, AR
L ead Teacher
Supervise and provide care for group of 24 three year olds with the help of an assistant teacher
Create lesson plans and implement them
Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers
Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences
E ducation
2009-2010 NWACC Bentonville, AR
Child Development Associate
Credential
1999 - 2003 Gravette High School Gravette, AR
H igh School Diploma
National Honor Society
FCCLA
C ertificates
A rkansas Children's P rogram A dministrator Certificate A warded By
A SU Childhood Services
D irector’s Orientation Train ing
CPR / First Aid
Currently working towards American Management Association: Human
Resource Management Certificate
440+ clock hours in Early Childhood Education
* Training Transcript available upon request
R eferences
Kali Smith
The Children's Hour Preschool
Elizabeth Brantley
Sunshine School and Development Center
Lacy Haag
Siloam Springs School District