Niya Burgess
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 516-***-**** E-Mail: *************@*****.*** NB
Skills
Excellent Professionalism & Confidentiality Skills, I Grasp New Concepts with Ease, Excellent Childcare Experience, Operating Daycares and Facilities, Team Building, Leadership, HR Skills, Customer Service Skills, Administrative Skills, Excellent Communication, Problem Solving, Data Entry, Organization & Time Management, Computer & Technical Skills, Great Multitasking & Attention to Detail, CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFIED. Experience
Burrell Industries Consulting Group 12/2023 – 3/2025 HR Assistant
● Ensure all new hire paperwork is complete and in compliance.
● Point-of-Contact for employee requests, questions and concerns
● Developed Employee personal data in Excel
● Data Entry
● Inbound/Outbound Calls
● Coordinate employee recruitment efforts to source new candidates, pre-screening, and scheduling drug screens
● Onboard new employees by conducting employee reference checks, creating employee files, and creating new hire orientation materials
● Maintain accurate training records to ensure employees are compliant
● Assist HR Manager in enforcing training programs and HR procedures
● Always maintain employee confidence and trust by keeping HR information confidential.
● Coordinate lunches, training, onsite meetings, and service awards celebrations.
● Responsible for any other special projects to assist leadership. Advanced Learning 02/2014 – 08/2022
Assistant Director/Administration
● Met and collaborated quarterly with state region directors to ensure compliance with licensing regulations,
● implemented best practices for our early childhood education and enhanced program quality across our center
● Managed school attendance in the CCTA System for children under DSS(NY)
● Developed and implemented educational programs and curriculum for each age group in the school
● Oversaw the daily operations of the childcare center, including staff scheduling, budget, and student enrollment activities
● Managed administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and maintained necessary documentation.
● I provided leadership and support to staff, ensuring smooth operations and a positive and productive work environment.
● Kept inventory of necessary supplies and equipment
● Resolved staff concerns professionally
● I handled staff disciplinary actions by enforcing policies and taking appropriate corrective measures and implemented plans to maintain workplace standards.
● Ensured facility compliance with state and county regulations
● Organized and planned school events, summer camp and fundraisers
● Utilized Brightwheel software for Parent activities- Processed payments, Billing, pulled Reports for tracking purposes
● Managed /Developed Parent communications using Dojo
● Managed school attendance in the CCTA System for children under DSS(NY)
● Processed payroll in Quickbooks for staff payroll
● Managed student information in Excel
● Kept children and staff files up to date
● Inbound/Outbound Calls
● Data Entry
● Ensured compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements.
● Set a precedence for school safety, physical development, social skills, and a fun environment for children to enjoy coming to school.
● Developed a successful process for school child drop-off and line pickup
● Collaborated with parents and families to address their concerns and provided updates on their child's progress.
● Recruited, trained and supervised childcare staff, provided guidance and support when needed.
● Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate policies, procedures, and program updates.
● Managed administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and maintained necessary documentation.
● Ensure security systems were operating correctly
● Assisted with Parent/Student conferences
● Adhered to Daycare State and Federal Laws
● Ensured staff were trained in First Aid
● Spearheaded weekly staff meetings for feedback, issues/concerns, and guidance
● Onboard new students – conducted school tours, process student/parent paperwork, assigned students to classroom
● managed and resolved issues with Parents/Students
● Built a strong team of teachers, office team, and kitchen staff. Also managed hiring and terminations
● Successfully developed and spearheaded marketing initiatives for the daycare
● Organized Summer camps, and events
The Original Soupman 09/2011 – 12/2013
Restaurant Manager/HR Manager
● Hired as a Crew Member and then promoted to Restaurant Manager
● Managed daily bank deposits with accuracy
● Resolved customer concerns professionally
● Provided excellent customer service care to all customers
● Drove sales by pushing great customer service and guest satisfaction
● Ensured employees were trained in customer service skills and Food & Beverage responsibilities
● Reviewed applications, interviewed, and hired Hourly employees
● Delegated daily duties to employees which included developing schedules, assigned tasks
● Supervised and oversaw the production and preparation of food to ensure recipes were followed and consistent
● Managed food supplies costs by monitoring weekly inventory
● Understood, managed, and practiced safe food handling procedures
● Managed supervisors and hourly employees
Education
Albany SUNY, CDA Certificate 2016
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Nursing 2012 Riverwood International Charter School, Graduate 2011 2