Portfolio

WHO AM I

1 Laurie

I am a self motivated individual who always looks forward to the wonderful experiences life brings.However, when life gets hard I thrive for more success because I refuse to fail knowing God has put me on this planet to embrace all his opportunities, both good and bad. With the world at my finger tips and a strong will to be successful I feel I can do just about anything I set my mind to. I love being creative and since I am a visual person I can think outside the box, I imagine it first then I do it. I am also a serious and loyal fun loving person who absolutely loves talking to everyone. I like to think of myself as outgoing, flexible and versatile.

I started my own family childcare business called ACW Childcare & Pre-School then later on I started my online educational resource store called Meet The Needs Curriculum, both were a success for me.However, in 2015 I decided to take my skills to a new level so I started 2 more business opportunities. One of them is a cleaning company and the other is a miniature dollhouse tutorial resource site where I love teaching people new creative ways to embrace their dreams. Furthermore, I also have a photography business on the side where I photograph family portraits, wedding portraits and large groups, This has been great as well but with so many other things going on in my career I had to prioritize what meant more to me in my life so I stepped away from the photography for the moment to embrace the importance of my family and my dreams. I don’t feel this is a set back but an opportunity to enjoy what matters most to me.

Hobbies

  • Miniature Dollhouses and 1:12 scale Tutorials
    I love children and have published 2 children books (Rainbow Poop-Potty Training is Fun & Alphabet Phonics) and can’t wait to publish the 3rd book.
  • Creating new products on CS6 (Please view my  creations HERE)
  • Creating my websites
  • Building with my hands from wood or PVC
  • Wedding Photography
  • Children Crafts
  • Team Mom
  • Reading knowledgeable books
  • Teaching children
  • Learning more about Dyslexia
  • Understanding the deaf culture

Currently Studying

  • ASL-I want to master this beautiful language so I can communicate others who are deaf
  • Early Childhood Education

 

Resume

Objective

Seeking a professional atmosphere with room to grow in.

Profile

Reliable, very outgoing, loves talking to people, motivated and personable business professional. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure even when multitasking. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments with excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary

    • Payroll
    • QuickBooks
    • Report Preparation
    • Project Management
    • General Office Skills
    • Caring for several children at once
    • Ability to manage multiple employees and customers under pressure
    • Daily Class Preparations
    • Client meetings and interviews
    • Staff Scheduling
    • Marketing & Sales
    • Employee Management
    • Computer Savvy
    • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Knowledge Front Page Web Design
    • Knowledge Word Press Web Design
    • Knowledge of Illistrator CS6
    • Basic Graphic Design
    • Customer Service
    • Shipping and receiving of trucks
    • Monthly Inventory
    • Yearend inventory
    • Accounting/Bookkeeping Banking/Daily Deposits
    • Expense Reports
    • End Of Day Reports
    • Preparation of Year End Customer Tax Documents
    • Front-Office Operations
    • Professional Presentations
    • Meal Preparations
    • Inventory Ordering
    • Professional Childcare Teacher
    • Lesson Plans
    • Developing and processing portraits
    • Handling Lab Chemicals
    • Photographing large and small groups of people
    • Accounting/Bookkeeping Banking/Daily Deposits
    • Expense Reports
    • End Of Day Reports
    • Preparation of Year End Customer Tax Documents
    • Front-Office Operations
    • Professional Presentations
    • Meal Preparations
    • Inventory Ordering
    • Professional Childcare Teacher
    • Lesson Plans
    • Developing and processing portraits
    • Handling Lab Chemicals
    • Photographing large and small groups of people

Professional Experience

Employment History

Laurie’s Cleaning Services

Owner/Operator, 2015 to Present

Commercial and Residential Cleaning Company

(443) 637-2202

www.lauriescleaningservices.com

Dollhouse Miniature Madness & Turorials 

Owner/Operator, 2015 to Present

Online Miniature Dollhouse Resource Page

www.dollhouseminiaturemadnessandtutorial.com

www.dollhousetutorial.com

Meet The Need Curriculum

Owner/Operator, 2012 to Present

Online web store www.meettheneedscurriculum.com

410-439-5965

ACW Childcare & Pre-School

Owner/Operator, 2004 to 2015 443-305-9576

691 204th Street

Pasadena, Md. 21122

443-305-9576

www.acwchildcareandpreschool.com

Picture People – Hanover, Md.

Store Manager, 11/16/1999 to 4/10/2004

1-(972) 265-7686

DOLLAR TREE

Assistant Manager, 2002

450 Ritchie Hwy. Suite A Severna Park Md., 21146

410-384-7642

PCA STUDIO’s-Glen Burnie, Md.

Store Manager, 9/15/1996 to 11/16/1999

Education

    • High School Diploma
    • Certified By The Childcare Administration & Board of Education in Anne Arundel County
    • Finger printed by the FBI
    • Finger printed by the State of Maryland
    • CPR
    • First Aid
    • ASL Conversational Sign Language Part 1
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Maryland Model For School Readiness Year 1 & 2
    • Director Training
    • 45 Hour Administration
    • 45 Hour Infant Certification
    • 90 Hour Pre-Service Pre-School Development:
    • Child growth and development
    • Pre-Service Pre-School Development
    • Special Needs
    • Stress Solutions For Women
    • All Star Parenting
    • Art Across The Alphabet
    • Nurturing Children’s Self Esteem
    • Stress Management For The Childcare Professional
    • Infant Safety/SIDS
    • Health And Safety for new providers
    • Health And Safety
    • Health And Safety/Preschool Child Development
    • Up And Running
    • Creating A Secure Childcare Environment
    • Creating A Provider Portfolio
    • Creating A Legacy Of Love
    • Toilet Learning
    • Abuse And Neglect
    • Day By Day With Toddlers
    • Conflict Resolutions-Keeping Peace
    • Conflict Resolution in Childcare
    • Infants In Childcare
    • Many Ways To Learn & Pre-School
    • Controlling Asthma Triggers in the Indoor Environment
    • Transporting Children Safely in Childcare
    • Transitions And Other Troublesome Times
    • English 111
    • Learning Centers
    • Understanding Each Other: Families, Staff & Community
    • Envirn Infants/Toddler
    • Discipline With Excellence
    • A Joyful Life Of Caregiving
    • Parents & Childcare
    • Caring for Children in Your Home
    • Understanding Learning Disabilities
    • Using Assessments to Make Meaningful Decisions