Kelly Davis Email & Phone Number

United States

Multi-Unit Franchise Operations

United States

Northeast

Recruited by the owner to lead school operations, I have improved school quality by hiring exceptional talent and following Keystone STAR standards. Under my leadership, we renewed our Star 2 status and subsequently earned Star 3 status while boosting enrollment to 100% (a 35% increase) in less than 18 months.

Christiana, Delaware

Reporting directly to the store manager to oversee workflow and priorities across multiple departments, I earned status as top manager in just 1 month, performing 90% above closest competitor. My role included close collaboration with the Operations Manager to recruit qualified talent, introduce effective marketing plans, and drive customer sales.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

I returned to my previous employer, the nation’s largest provider of private early childhood education, to guide operations and finances for 16 learning centers in New Jersey. I directed the efforts of 30+ directors/assistant directors, driving improvements in enrollment, child engagement, safety, staff development, finances, and more.HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Spearheaded turnaround effort that improved overall quality and financial outlook.✔ Cut losses 91% by monitoring operations… Show more I returned to my previous employer, the nation’s largest provider of private early childhood education, to guide operations and finances for 16 learning centers in New Jersey. I directed the efforts of 30+ directors/assistant directors, driving improvements in enrollment, child engagement, safety, staff development, finances, and more.HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Spearheaded turnaround effort that improved overall quality and financial outlook.✔ Cut losses 91% by monitoring operations and finances at each center. Increased parent contributions and lowered labor costs substantially. ✔ Discontinued underperforming center when lease expired, boosted revenue through food subsidies, and replaced 6 center directors to raise performance quality.✔ Elevated website completion rate 30% (63% to 93%). Show less

I managed a school district with 9 preschools across two states, working closely with principals to achieve key performance indicators, including safety, occupancy rates, profitability, and more. I led curriculum implementation, budget development, payroll management, accounting, and vendor management, as well as developing plans to resolve deficiencies involving facilities, maintenance, building security, classroom instruction, media technology, communication programs, business management, and… Show more I managed a school district with 9 preschools across two states, working closely with principals to achieve key performance indicators, including safety, occupancy rates, profitability, and more. I led curriculum implementation, budget development, payroll management, accounting, and vendor management, as well as developing plans to resolve deficiencies involving facilities, maintenance, building security, classroom instruction, media technology, communication programs, business management, and sales and marketing.HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Recognized with Best in Staff Award for controlling payroll expenditures 5 consecutive years. Received multiple bonuses for exceptional performance and leadership.✔ Exceeded 2011 goals, surpassing enrollment targets, safety performance, budget, cost savings, and more.✔ Cut payroll costs $59,000, drove supplemental revenue through fundraising, and added $55,000 in contributions to fixed income.✔ Led schools through CITA accreditation/renewal and positioned 4 principals for participation in Ambassador in Training New Principals program for 3 consecutive years. Show less

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Promoted to oversee 52 mature schools in 8 states, I led efforts to maximize profitability, audit business operations, assess performance, develop strategic marketing campaigns, conduct quality assurance reviews, direct capital improvement projects, manage staff, and facilitate employee training and development. I also oversaw operations for 15 of the 52 schools.HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Recognized with Circle of Excellence and Bull’s Eye awards for exceptional performance in multiple… Show more Promoted to oversee 52 mature schools in 8 states, I led efforts to maximize profitability, audit business operations, assess performance, develop strategic marketing campaigns, conduct quality assurance reviews, direct capital improvement projects, manage staff, and facilitate employee training and development. I also oversaw operations for 15 of the 52 schools.HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Recognized with Circle of Excellence and Bull’s Eye awards for exceptional performance in multiple measurement areas. ✔ Increased school profitability from 19% to 24% in one year and drove occupancy rate as high as 97.5%.✔ Achieved 99% rating relative to quality assurance and led 21 of 52 schools to 100% occupancy level. Show less

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

During my initial tenure at Goddard Systems from 1993 to 1997, I earned two promotions culminating in my role as Director of Corporate Operations. I returned to the company in 2002 to guide 48 developing schools to higher occupancy and profitability, successfully leading 24 facilities to mature school status in under a year.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hired to oversee 13 schools in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, I mentored new directors, coordinated staff training, conducted monthly director meetings, and purchased new equipment for each facility, as well as overseeing reporting processes, cost control and enrollment strategies, sales and marketing methodologies, and more. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Recognized for achieving lowest staff turnover nationwide in 2001.✔ Led effort to achieve Five Star Accreditation for 2… Show more Hired to oversee 13 schools in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, I mentored new directors, coordinated staff training, conducted monthly director meetings, and purchased new equipment for each facility, as well as overseeing reporting processes, cost control and enrollment strategies, sales and marketing methodologies, and more. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Recognized for achieving lowest staff turnover nationwide in 2001.✔ Led effort to achieve Five Star Accreditation for 2 schools, helping directors to prepare necessary documentation.✔ Supported directors at 2 schools to achieve NAEYC Accreditation. Show less