HomeMy WebLinkAboutEAB Resume 2015-04-09Jeannifer M. Bonnet
2961 Day Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
jeanniferbonnet@cs.com
786 / 443-1563
OBJECTIVE A position as Director/Executive Director in Educational Leadership that will utilize my
knowledge and experience in organizing, planning, and managing Early Childhood Development
Programs, and complex educational assignments that will lead to opportunities for personal
contribution and professional growth.
STRENGTHS Enthusiastic, highly motivated and goal -oriented self-starter, with thorough attention to detail.
Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in public relations and
capable of working with people of all levels.
PROFILE • Over 10 years experience operating Head Start delegate agency on behalf of Miami Dade
grantee.
• Over 15 years of management experience.
• Completed complex major renovations projects from concept to fully operational status.
• Recommended program improvement suggestions to the Board of Directors and Policy
Committee.
• Experienced reviewing calculations of financial expenditures to manage budget.
EDUCATION M.S., Early Childhood Special Education, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
B.A., Health Services Administration, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Minor in Business Administration namely Accounting, Florida International University
A.A, Liberal Arts, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program Director
• Successfully established collaborative agreements with multiple community partneo �
• Sought grants and secured funding from different sources.
• Trained staff, clients and Board of Directors on annual self-assessment. __ _J -
Management/Supervision -"
• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff.
• Designed service area plans, policies and procedures
-Trained Board of Directors and Policy Committee on their roles and responsibilities'"-
• Provided programmatic update to staff, Policy Committee and Board of Directors monthly.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Our Child Care, Inc. dba Little Ones Learning Center, Miami, Florida
2003 — present
Executive Director/Head Start Program Director, Our Child Care, Inc. dba Our Little Ones Learning
Center, Miami, Florida
Responsible for the daily operation of an Early Childhood Education site serving children in both the Head Start
program and VPK. Other responsibilities include managing a staff of over twenty people; overseeing enrollment
of approximately one hundred and twenty children, parent program, fiscal and grant management, curriculum
implementation, licensing, and other operational concerns as well as establishing relationships with area Early
Care and Education programs and community leaders. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal,
state and grantee's regulations in all support services areas.
Center Director, Our Little Ones Learning Center, Miami Florida
19%-2003
Accomplishments:
■ Worked with various organizations to enhance our existing program to better meet the needs of the
children and families we serve; organizations such as the Children's Trust, United Way, the City of
Miami, the Knight Leigh Foundation, and the Miami Dade County OCED.
■ Expanded and opened a second facility to serve an additional 123 children both through the Head Start
program and the state of Florida Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten program (VPK).
■ Successfully worked toward and obtained national accreditation (NAEYC) for our school readiness
program.
■ Strong advocate of young children's issues in the local community hence recognition and selection to
participate as a presenter in various Early Childhood Conferences.
■ Developed and established strong community partnerships to better meet the needs of children and their
families.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
1995 —1996
Administrative Assistant
Coordinated and managed the correspondence for three administrators. Transcribed tapes .and written
correspondence to computer. Performed accounting procedures for wellness program including bookkeeping
activities of requisition writing, logging entries and ledger balancing. Assisted with' wellness evening and
weekend special events. Worked also with the Campus Sports and Recreation staff to support the general
programs of the George A. Smathers Student Wellness Center.
Albaari and Associates, P.A., Architects and Planners, Miami, Florida
1993 —1995
Office Manager, Staff Accountant
Prepared payroll, monthly financial statements, maintained cash disbursements journal. Other responsibilities
included preparation of reports and purchase order requests, overseeing day to day operations, responsible for
record-keeping.
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
1992-1993
Project Assistant
Worked with the office of the Vice President for University Relations, Development and Alumni Relations in
planning, implementing various fund-raising projects and coordinating many alumni programs and events.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Teacher Certification, State of Florida, 2009
Florida Infant and Toddler Development Specialist, University of Miami, 2009
Child Development Associate (CDA), Miami Dade College, 2001
Goal -oriented individual with competent leadership capabilities
Organized, highly motivated, and detail -directed problem solver
Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors
Proficiency in web -based research for Early Childhood resources, conferences and staff professional
development opportunities
Experienced in using Windows Vista, Microsoft Office Products, QuickBooks Premier, and Procare Management
Speak French and Creole fluently, proficient in Spanish.
Association for Play Therapy (APT) 2006
Partner ACCESS - Florida Department of Children and Families (2006)
Board member South Florida Association for Young Children, SFAYC 2006
Board member Haitian -American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, 2005 - present
Miami Children's Museum, 2003 - present
Boys and Girls Club of Miami, 2001 - present
National Association for the Education of Young Children, NAEYC 1996 - present
South Florida Association for Young Children, SFAYC 1996 - present
Lions Club International, and Alliance Frangaise de Miami, 1989 - present
REFERENCES Available on request
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