Melissa Leader
***** **** ****** 562-***-****
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 ******@*****.***
My objective is to obtain a supervisory management position with a first-class company, where I can contribute to its growth using the knowledge and experience that I have gained by managing my own childcare business.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Leader Family Home Child Care, Owner May 2006 – Current
• Licensed Child Care Provider extending services to parents with children in the general public, and through state/county subsidized programs.
• Prepare children to enter elementary school by leading age-appropriate educational activities according standards provided by the State of California.
• Provide three meals daily for each enrolled child according to Options for Learning, a federally funded food program.
• Execute contracts with parents using mandated documents that are required by the State of California Social Services and manage invoices and payments accordingly. Rescare Inc., Assistant Supervisor Sep 2005 – May 2006
• Managed the pre-hire process of all potential Home Care Givers, conducting interviews, obtaining background checks, and preparing final review documents.
• Instructed all onboarding Care Givers using training materials that positively guided them to work with elderly clients appropriately.
• Successfully organized the work schedule for all Care Givers, making sure that our clients were always cared for.
TGI Fridays, Lead Food Server June 1997 – Sept 2005
• Established positive working relationships with all managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Provided the best customer service to the clientele by ensuring that each order was handled
(created, prepared, and sold) properly.
• Trained and oversaw new servers by making sure they understood the responsibilities of their role according to the policies and culture of the restaurant. EDUCATION
National University- Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education April 2018 – June 2020
• Achieved a 3.58 GPA overall through the university’s School of Education.
• Studied courses in general organizational management. Cypress College- General Education Sept 1995 – Dec 1996
• Studied courses in Early Childhood Education necessary to start my own childcare business. SKILLS
Relationship Building and Communication- Consistent follow up with clients addressing their child’s accomplishments, behavior, and needs. Making the most of every client interaction. Service oriented- Manage the education, nourishment, and basic provisions of the children. Establish daily routines by using strategic schedule plans.
Proven sales- Work with clients financially to retain their business while remaining profitable. Melissa Leader
10141 Gard Avenue 562-***-****
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 ******@*****.***
REFERENCES
Professional
Manuel Aranda
Former Employer, Known 18 Years
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Veronica Aldana
Former Client, Known 4 Years
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Personal
Samantha Arnold
Neighbor, Known 16 Years
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Tawnya Reveles
Friend, Known 12 Years
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Melanie Chomchavalit
Friend, Known 18 Years
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