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Lori
Reeves
AKA “Miss Lori”
Phone 1- 866-SQEDUNK (773-3865)
Email
sqedunk@aol.com / website: www.sqedunk.com
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education, experience and knowledge in
Early Childhood Development
WORK
HISTORY:
SQEDUNK CHILDREN PRODUCTIONS,
Memphis, TN
Owner
3/02 –Present
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Created, Produced and preformed in the
award-winning children’s educational videos titled “Finger Plays With
Miss Lori”& Get Fit with Sqedunk. Published and wrote the book
Sqedunk takes a tub tub.
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Production included sourcing audio/video
companies and coordinating, directing and editing Pre and Postproduction.
Researched all copyright materials on-site at the US Library of Congress.
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Developed the marketing strategies and
implemented the plans to promote the videos to various distributors.
Currently, we are listed with Alliance Entertainment, Baker & Taylor,
Ingram Entertainment, Waxworks Tapeworm Distributing, School Specialty Inc.,Quality Books Inc.
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Distribution coverage consists of the following
retailers: Blockbuster Video, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, Amazon.com and
Borders Books. Quality Books Inc. lists with all Libraries in the US and
Canada. School Specialty Inc. is the #1 educational distributor to school
districts across the country.
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Marketing consists of the extensive Web site
and Flyers/Brochures, Retail sell sheets and counter displays for the retail
and educational stores, and “Miss Lori Live” shows. Presenter – The
History and Importance of Finger Plays at schools & library conferences.
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Promotion/publicity has been achieved through
local & national media, regional trade shows. IE: Appearances on
National Network TV, Miss Lori Live productions, Children’s Museum of
Memphis, The Pink Palace Museum, Playhouse on the Square, Libraries, local
and regional Festivals and Schools.
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Current projects are publishing the book
Sqedunk’s Rainy Day Fun, the latest installment in the Sqedunk and Friends
book series.
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Additional projects is Sqedunk Tye Dye “Comfy
Cloths” children’s apparel, “Sqedunk Takes A Tub Tub” fun bath
accessories, and “Sqedunk” rag doll/beanbag dolls, and a wooden puzzle.
All offered on our web site and at local trade shows, retail establishments
and “Miss Lori Live” shows.
Created & Produced The Miss Lori
Live Show. A traveling 1 ½ Hours show, complete with props, costumes, sound effects and children participation.
1998
- present Tanya Tucker Inc. Assistant to County
Music Artist Tanya Tucker
When
needed and my schedule allows, I assist Ms. Tucker in every aspect of
her schedule and life, on the road traveling from show to show, to the great
demands of her home and personal life. Organizing & handling business
and personal issues as well as projects and event planning. To sum it up,
whatever needs to be done, I am able to assist and complete each duty to her
satisfaction.
1997-2000 Desoto County Parent Resource
Center
Parent Educator Birth to Five years of age (Nationally Certified)
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Educated monthly a 30+ family caseload assigned by the Desoto County Health
Department as well as within the local community.
* Coordinated Group/ Family
meetings each month to focus on family issues and ideas.
* Worked with County High Schools to council teen parents bi-weekly on
prenatal development and early childhood development.
* Continually worked on marketing materials to present the “Parents As
Teachers” program to the local business community.
“Parents As Teachers National Center Inc” Parent Educator training
includes:
Denver 11
Administration and Developmental Screening
Therapy
Zone’s Normal and Abnormal Child Development Skills Birth to Five
March of Dimes
Parental Behavior and Prenatal Care and CPR Certified
*Member
“Families Issues Council of Desoto County”
1992 - 1997 Getwell Road United Methodist Church
“Kids Day Out"
Founder / Managing Director
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Implemented a Christian based educational program for the church to reach
out to the children in the community.
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Requirements included center decorations, painting, wallpapering 7 rooms and
coordinating fundraising to purchase toys and educational supplies.
Implementing a curriculum, daily parent notes, get well cards,
discovery centers, etc.
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Developed a budget and payroll system and wrote parent/teacher handbooks and
admission guidelines as well as advertising and directing day-to-day
operations.
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Current staffing includes 8 teachers for a two day a week program ranging
from infants to 5 year olds. Manage
an annual budget of 35,000 - 40,000.
1995 - 1996
First Baptist Church of Memphis
Interim Preschool Coordinator
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My responsibilities were to evaluate / implement and restructure the entire
preschool program. These tasks
included hiring new staff, establishing a complete curriculum along with
manuals for teachers and guidelines for parents.
All in all, I established the framework that is being used today.
1987 - 1991
Kindercare Learning Center / Lapetite Academy
Director
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Maintained 90% and above occupancy rating
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Achieved a record of 95 - 100% in Accounts Receivable
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Solicited donations for fundraising activities unmatched in the district
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Coordinated parent / teacher activities and monthly newsletter.
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Responsibilities included recruiting, training and budgeting.
EDUCATION
1987
University of Northern Colorado -
Early Childhood Development & Education
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