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Corning Optical Rotation Engineering (CORE) Program for recent college engineer graduates and Junior Military Officers. Through two different tracks employees rotate through technology, engineering and operational departments at fiber & cable plants throughout NC.

Helps to develop Continuous Improvement skills in the workforce and facilitates Kaizen events. Trains associates on Lean fundamentals. Green Belt Certified

The Children’s Resource Center is a non-profit child care resource and referral agency that has been in operation since 1995. We are funded by Smart Start, the Division of Child Development and Early Education, and other private donations. Our agency works to assist, educate, and support parents, child care providers and our community about quality child care and assist with any other issues relating to children and families.* Provides parents with impartial referrals to child care… Show more The Children’s Resource Center is a non-profit child care resource and referral agency that has been in operation since 1995. We are funded by Smart Start, the Division of Child Development and Early Education, and other private donations. Our agency works to assist, educate, and support parents, child care providers and our community about quality child care and assist with any other issues relating to children and families.* Provides parents with impartial referrals to child care facilities and consumer education.* Promotes referral services and resources to families in Catawba County* Establishes and maintains working relationships with other community agencies. * Created and facilitates Mommies & Munchkins, a playgroup for Moms and Babies.* Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Level 3 Primary and Seminar Accredited.* Treasurer for the LICC (Catawba County Interagency Coordinating Council) * Serves on various committees to include: Christmas Bureau, Toxic Stress Task Force, Maternal Mental Health Collaborative and Child Collaborative. Show less

School Nutrition

• Manager of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program in the 70 family child care homes, 5 child development centers, school-age and teen program on the military instillation.• Conducted on-site compliance monitoring reviews of child care homes and child development centers and supervised one staff member who processed claims.• Administered fiscal and property resources and collaborated with the financial department to revitalize the budget to exceed the State’s… Show more • Manager of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program in the 70 family child care homes, 5 child development centers, school-age and teen program on the military instillation.• Conducted on-site compliance monitoring reviews of child care homes and child development centers and supervised one staff member who processed claims.• Administered fiscal and property resources and collaborated with the financial department to revitalize the budget to exceed the State’s expectations.• Increased efficiency in the monthly claim process by implementing the Minute Menu HX software, which dramatically reduced providers input time and inter-office claims processing time. As a result, providers received higher reimbursements due to fewer errors.• Spearheaded the implementation of the infant feeding program in the child care centers which increased the quality of infant care and financial reimbursement. Show less

• Increased state licensing compliance and NC star ratings of 31 child care facilities by providing technical assistance and training both in individual and large group settings.• Served as a community liaison for child care facilities by serving on several committees.