Tristin Brien
Elon,NC
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and relationship building, I spearheaded teams at Childcare Network to achieve remarkable employee retention and client satisfaction improvements. Leveraging operations management and charismatic leadership, I transformed organizational culture, focusing on continuous improvement and merit-based recognition.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Childcare Network
06.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assistant Director
Childcare Network
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education Coordinator
Cadence Academy Preschool
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Provided ongoing support for educators through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
- Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
Early Education Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by initiating regular updates on student progress and classroom happenings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that connected multiple subject areas for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Mentored new teachers for successful integration into the school culture and effective classroom management strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to academic growth and personal development.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to create customized learning plans for students requiring additional support or accommodations.
- Promoted positive behavior among students by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing classroom rules and consequences.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insight into improving overall school policies, curricula planning, and teaching methodologies.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Early Education
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC04-2026
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Team management
- Strategies and goals
- Budget control
- Staff development
- Charismatic leader
- Hiring and retention
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- SIDs Certification
- Playground Safety Certified
- BSAC Certification
- EPR Certification
- North Carolina Drivers License
Timeline
Director
Childcare Network
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
Childcare Network
03.2018 - 06.2022
Education Coordinator
Cadence Academy Preschool
10.2014 - 09.2017
Early Education Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
01.2007 - 08.2014
- CPR/AED Certification
- SIDs Certification
- Playground Safety Certified
- BSAC Certification
- EPR Certification
- North Carolina Drivers License
Early Education
Stanly Community College
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