CEO Job Profile: Female, age 43, from corpus christi, TX (ID# 4883)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Childcare
What is your job title?

CEO
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)

A childcare center with approximately 300 staff and 800 clients.
How long have you been employed in this position?

i own this business and have for the past 6 years
How many hours do you work a week on average?

approximately 90 maybe more
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

approximately 90 maybe more
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I am above all the staff.I also handle the bookkeeping.I oversee daily menus, and daily log reports, as well as ensuring curriculum for children is safe ,and that staff is ensuring the safety of the children at the appropriate age levels.I monitor all room monitors and cover for any missing staff.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

medical dental vision 401k, sick pay
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes I work with lots of other people.I love it, it makes my day go faster
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

Its not an office.its a FUN setting for the children
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 4 Income
- 7 Work Environment - co-workers
- 6 Work Environment - supervisors
- 5 Benefits
- 3 Hours
- 2 Level of responsibility
- 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Takes determination to build any company, but to start a company with lots of FUN takes lots of LOVE from ur heart
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

Jesus, social skills,business administration.organizational skills, small level computer
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

i would say not extenstive college, but some in the business levels
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Take a deep breath, pray to God.now, do u feel u could lose urself in time being around and taking care of children each and every day of the week and smile smile smile???-then that's how u know this jobs for you...

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

i cashed in 25thou frm my IRA
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

I am the boss.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

No
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

I asked myself, I said "Self?" Do u think ull be happy here?" And Self said "Absolutely!"
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

Yes
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

N/a

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

The staff/the kids.definitely not the workload.lol
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

Most-those little hugs smiles and waves every day.the. least-the trash to take out..phewy
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

I am the boss
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

I believe this is going to be it
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

Umm yes, whose turn is it to bring the jelly donuts??

7 am - 8 am

Greeting parents and clients/supervising the breakfast rush
8 am - 9 am

greeting parents and clients/supervising the breakfast rush
9 am - 10 am

Morning activities for children, time for me to check over the attendance logs for both staff as well as children
10 am - 11 am

mid morning snack for children and free play time, time for me to do my walk around and then check lunch,then payroll update
11 am - 12 am

Storytime for children and pick up toys and then get ready for lunch, as I work up full payroll
12 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 2 pm

Naps /quiet time for children.more paperwork for me-childrens schedules,end of day reports for teachers
2 pm - 3 pm

Children still napping, me still working on paperwork
3 pm - 4 pm

mid morning snack for children and free play time, time for me to do my walk around and then check lunch,then payroll update
4 pm - 5 pm

Same as above
5 pm - 6 pm

same as above
6 pm - 7 pm

Children still being picked up, but now I and staff are also cleaning the floors, dusting, and gettig ready for tomorrows day while we wait with the last handful of children.
7 pm - 8 pm

Last child leaves at 730pm.I turn out all lights and shut the place down and am outta there by 8pm
8 pm - 9 pm

Goodnight
9 pm - 10 pm
10 pm - 11 pm
11 pm - 12 pm