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Work History
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Sara Davis

Oceano

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record at Hot Poppin' Kettle Corn, excelling in event management and marketing. A born leader. I effectively trained staff and ensured compliance with health regulations. Proficient in various software, I consistently enhanced customer satisfaction through exceptional service and innovative product offerings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner - Operator

Hot Poppin' Kettle Corn
03.2006 - 11.2016
  • Found and booked events to work
  • Hired and trained staff
  • Handles all purchasing
  • Kept up on all licensing and health department requirements
  • Worked food booth
  • Managed all marketing and social media

Owner - Operator

Donut Factory Etc.
07.2009 - 04.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Staff hiring, scheduling and management
  • Marketing
  • Making products
  • Creating new recipes
  • Purchasing products
  • Manage budget
  • Staff training

Lead Teacher

Tulare County Headstart Program
06.1999 - 01.2004
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Prepared all lessons plans for classroom
  • Managed two aides
  • Prepared weekly child assessments mandated by state
  • Conducted parent teacher meetings
  • Conducted family home visits

Site Director

Visalia YMCA After School Program
10.1993 - 05.1999
  • Responsible for staff, their performance and how they interacted with students
  • Created all daily lesson plans for over 140 students
  • Maintained an open line of communication with all parents and addressed any needs or re-direction of their children
  • Managed scheduling for 7 staff
  • Responsible for all time cards
  • Organized monthly field trips
  • Successfully kept a strict teacher/child ratio in accordance with state regulations.

Education

Associate of Science - Child Development

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
05-1995

Skills

  • Proficient in typing
  • Knowledgeable in Word, Access, Slides and other computer programs

  • Born leader
  • Always open to learning

Accomplishments

  • I have successfully open and ran two profitable businesses over a span of 15 years.
  • Trained in CPR
  • Have homeschooled 2 straight A students over the last 5 years
  • Obtained and maintained my life insurance license for the last 20 years due to co-owning a brokerage.

Certification

  • Earned my Site Directors certificate
  • Hold a life insurance license
  • CA food handlers manager certificate

Timeline

Owner - Operator

Donut Factory Etc.
07.2009 - 04.2015

Owner - Operator

Hot Poppin' Kettle Corn
03.2006 - 11.2016

Lead Teacher

Tulare County Headstart Program
06.1999 - 01.2004

Site Director

Visalia YMCA After School Program
10.1993 - 05.1999

Associate of Science - Child Development

College of The Sequoias
Sara Davis