Laura Krieger Email & Phone Number

United States

Solon, Ohio

Lynhdurst, Ohio

Worked strategically with 23 District Managers and over 250 Center Directors in Ohio, PA, NJ, MA, NY, Conn, and DE, to support quality initiatives, including national accreditation, NAEYC, NAC and NECPA, and state quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS). *Conducted center visits to evaluate program quality and develop actions plans. *Coordinated and conducted District trainings to support centers through the accreditation process *Monitored timelines *Partnered with the field in achieving established quality targets *Prepared reports and documentation on progress in the field *Developed trainings for the field *Lead monthly webinar trainings

Lyndhurst, Ohio

Created a caring and stimulating atmosphere, with passionate and engaging teachers which gave each child endless opportunities to grow, learn, and imagine. Leveraged my business savvy and excellent customer service skills to grow the company presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children. Cultivated positive partnerships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners. Solon, Ohio 2001 – 2005 Lyndhurst, Ohio 2009- 2013 *Consistently at 0% Account Receivable *Achieved accreditation and re-accreditation from(NAEYC) the National Association for the Education of Young Children*Successfully operated several million dollar revenue centers*Trained new Center Directors*Awarded for most improved DOI *Ranked #1 in Area for Extracurricular Revenue *Achieved Star One and Star Two Rating for Ohio’s Step Up to Quality Rating System *School was model for New Staff Orientations, where new staff would observe proper day-to-day protocol *District Quality Team Leader, lead peers through state quality initiatives *District Systems Trainer, which I introduced new systems to peers *Recognized multiple times as Center Director of the YearActing Area Manager for 24 Centers Additional Responsibilities: District coordinator on all new initiatives

Solon, Ohio

Responsibilities of this position is to ensure that each Center is operated in accordance with company policies and procedures and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing and safe environment for the children, families and staff. Promote company, build enrollment and achieve plan profitability. *Multi-unit management for 10 – 15 Centers*Hired, trained an mentored new Center Directors*Developed training plan for Assistant Center Directors to promote to Center Director level *Successful opening of the Medina KinderCare *Lead 8 centers through NAEYC Accreditation process *6 Centers qualified for Ohio’s new Quality Rating Initiative System - Step Up to Quality *Revenue growth year on year *Lowered Direct Expenses year on year *Consistently exceeded extra-curricular activities plan