Mary Patten
Sacramento
Summary
Dependable education professional with over 10 years of experience in leadership roles. Expertise in teamwork and collaboration, driving community partnerships, and enhancing school spirit through engaging events. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Director
Cadence Education LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Managed communications between parents, teachers, and administration to foster community involvement.
- Organized school events to promote student participation and school spirit.
- Boosted faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
Center Director
Davis Street Family Resource Center
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote center initiatives and increase enrollment rates.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking, to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Spearheaded outreach campaigns, successfully enhancing the center's visibility within the community.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
Assistant Director
The Hills Preschool
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Family Partnership Manager
CFCS INC.
01.2005 - 04.2016
- Analyzed market trends to identify new partnership opportunities and optimize existing relationships.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing partnership initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Mentored junior staff in partnership management best practices, fostering professional development within the team.
- Used MS Excel to analyze data and PowerPoint to share information with team members.
- Acted as primary point of contact for partners, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Development
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05-2007
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Timeline
School Director
Cadence Education LLC
07.2019 - Current
Center Director
Davis Street Family Resource Center
10.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Director
The Hills Preschool
09.2013 - 08.2017
Family Partnership Manager
CFCS INC.
01.2005 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - Human Development
Cal State East Bay
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Merritt College