Vanessa Giddens
Burnettsville
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
B&V Repairs
Burnettsville
05.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations and scheduling for all repair services.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering for repairs.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Processed employee payroll information and payments accurately and timely.
- Generated invoices for customers after completing assigned jobs.
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently in order to ensure prompt payment from customers.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers, industry partners, and vendors.
- Generated monthly reports detailing outstanding invoices and credits due from customers.
- Assisted professionals with inventory documentation and product ordering.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Delphi Elementary School
Delphi
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and routines.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote social skills development.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate smooth transitions between activities.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Bright Beginnings Daycare
Delphi
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed daily operations and scheduling of childcare services for diverse age groups.
- Developed engaging educational programs to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and developmental needs.
- Implemented administrative tasks including budgeting and staff management processes.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Central School Corporation
Francesville, IN05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Lafayette Beauty Academy
Lafayette, INSkills
- Inventory management
- Financial management
- Customer invoicing
- Staff scheduling
- Compliance knowledge
- Child development principles
- Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Delphi Elementary School
08.2021 - 03.2022
Owner
B&V Repairs
05.2021 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Bright Beginnings Daycare
03.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
West Central School Corporation
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Lafayette Beauty Academy