nikkie karcz
Germantown, WI ***** 414-***-****
***********@******.***
Objective
Dedicated and dependable professional with extensive experience as a small business owner, managing daily operations, customer relationships, scheduling, record-keeping, and administrative tasks. Skilled at providing exceptional service, handling confidential information, multitasking, and keeping correct records in fast-paced environments. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with computers, with effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Eager to use transferable skills in a remote customer service or data entry position while continuing to provide reliable, efficient, and professional support.
Experience
Peace Of Mind Family Daycare Center
State Licensed In-home Childcare Provider – Germantown, WI 08/1997 – 06/2026
Ensure daily compliance with state childcare and YoungStar guidelines, keeping accurate and timely documentation.
Facilitate effective verbal and written communication with parents and state officials.
Implement curriculum that supports proper development while maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children.
Maintain up-to-date records of children’s development routines and interests.
Coordinate daily schedules to promote healthy routines, including rest, physical activity, and playtime.
Actively seek professional development opportunities to remain current with childcare policies and regulations.
Participate in Child Care Counts program.
ACC Transport LLC – Germantown, WI 03/2024 - current
Co-owner one-man, small Transport Company
Assist dispatch
Assist record-keeping
Provide marketing services
Construction Supply & Erection – Germantown, WI 12/1995 – 08/1997
Office Manager
Directed day-to-day office operations and administration.
Interpreted blueprints and sourced required materials for project needs.
Entered and maintained project details to ensure data integrity.
Integra Machine Tool - New Berlin, WI 03/1993 – 12/1995
Office Manager/Secretary Answered and routed calls while supporting administrative tasks and customer service needs.
Performed accurate data entry and record maintenance to support business operations.
Managed office supply inventory.
Contempo Casuals - Brookfield, WI 08/1992 – 3/1993
Assistant Store Manager
Supervised daily store operations.
Maintained visual merchandising standards.
EDUCATION
Numerous State Licensed Daycare Continuing Education courses as follows
Fundamentals of Family and Children
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Introduction to the Childcare Profession
Managing Health and Safety in Children
Special Needs trainings
Day-by-day With Toddlers
Mandated Reporting Training
There is No Place Like Home
Effective Communication with Clients
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid
Martins School of Hair Design - Oshkosh, WI
Cosmology Degree
Clintonville Senior High - Clintonville, WI
High School Diploma
references
Professional and personal references available upon request.