Safety Technician Early Childhood

CONNIE MCFARLIN

Des Moines, IA ***** 515-***-**** **************@**********.***

Professional Summary

Experienced individual skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Talented professional considered to be a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Skills

Community Engagement

Government Standards

Program Optimization

Creative Solutions

Business Processes and Procedures

Scheduling and Coordinating

Managing Operations and Efficiency

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Board Reporting

Contract and Vendor Management

Work History

Director of Child Care 09/2005 to 10/2022

Creative Center for Young Children – Des Moines, IA

Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Interviewed, hired and conducted background checks on all new employees.

Supervised and evaluated childcare workers.

Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.

Upheld sound financial principles that enabled the sustainability of the program.

Collaborated with executive board to create annual budgets, review financial statements, plan capital improvements and establish goals for the center.

Wrote grants that produced over $215,000 in funding.

Developed, implemented and managed COVID-19 mitigation practices and health policies during the pandemic.

Planned, organized and hosted annual Art Auction Fundraiser that earned approximately $16,000 each year.

Negotiated with outside vendors for services and products.

Maintained inventory and purchased supplies for all aspects of the business.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Central College - Pella, IA

Certifications

National Administrator Credential (NAC)

National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification (CPST)

Class C Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement (CDL)

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certificate

Universal Precautions Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Early Childhood - Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Train the Trainer Certified (PBIS)

Passport to Early Childhood Education for Program Directors

Essentials for Child Care

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