Krista Petty
Spring Lake
Summary
Small business owner with years of experience in childcare. Dedicated to inclusion in her community with a driven mindset. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate seamlessly. Knowledgeable in small business management, special education, curriculum development, and project planning/execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Creative Director
Liberty PlayTown
3211 Ray road
10.2024 - Current
- Manages daily operations of inclusive children's play facility.
- Developed engaging activities for children and families.
- Coordinates staff schedules.
- Handles marketing.
- Runs successful support group for families that have children with disabilities.
- Designed/designs indoor play structures as well as curated stations for early childhood development in play.
Disability Ministry Coordinator
Liberty Church
Spring Lake
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinates weekly service schedules for volunteers and ministry teams.
- Organizes community outreach events to foster engagement and participation.
- Developed training materials for new volunteers to ensure effective onboarding.
- Contacts parents and therapists to go over goals for each child individually.
- Pairs one on one with children with disabilities.
- Curates individualized adapted curriculum weekly.
Project Manager
Capital Electric Supply
Fayetteville
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project completion on schedule.
- Developed project plans detailing scope, timelines, and resources needed.
- Bid contracts.
- Kept detailed record of project materials and money.
Education
Overhills High School
Spring Lake, North CarolinaSome College (No Degree) - Special Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCState First Responder - State First Responder
Southwestern community college
Cullowhee, NCSkills
- Curriculum development
- Community engagement
- Creative thinking
- Time management
- Business management
- Marketing strategy
- Activity planning
- Adaptive programming
- Volunteer coordination
- Project scheduling
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Business administration
- Program creation and implementation
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- State first responder 2019-
- Parent Mentor through FSN of NC 2024-
Affiliations
- Support group for families with children with disabilities or on the road to diagnosis
Timeline
Owner/Creative Director
Liberty PlayTown
10.2024 - Current
Disability Ministry Coordinator
Liberty Church
02.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Capital Electric Supply
05.2021 - 12.2022
Overhills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Western Carolina University
State First Responder - State First Responder
Southwestern community college