Experience

Kewaskum School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Instruct students to develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts. Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds. Evaluate students' academic and social growth using a variety of data analysis methodologies to create an environment that perpetuates the learning experience towards post-secondary education and/or career opportunities. Network with a multitude of professionals and agencies to foster a school-to-work foundation Show less



West Bend Joint #1 School District

• West Bend, WI

• Family and Consumer Science Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - May 2016

  Served as the West Bend High School's permanent building substitute teacher for one year, in which actions lead to a full-time position as a Family & Consumer Science teacher. Duties included facilitating regular and special education students by implementing a variety of project-based, hands-on curriculum, while instilling audiovisual aids and other resources to supplement oral instructions, administering district, state, and national assessments, and actively participating in professional development courses. Also served as the varsity football coach and student council co-advisor. Show less



Various School Districts in Southeast WI

• Various School Districts in Southeast WI

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  Facilitated social studies curriculum and lesson plans to a variety of urban, suburban, and rural students, including special needs students. Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual skills, language, cognition, and memory. Taught socially acceptable behavior, while employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. Maintained established routines and procedures of the school/district policies. Show less



Waukesha & Pewaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Waukesha, WI

• Sports Sales Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Mar 2008

  Strengthened the area’s tourism, social, and economic development by establishing long-term relationships with national, state, and local sponsors, managing 200+ clients, and nurturing 25+ strategic accounts. Prospected for clients using b-to-b and cold-calling strategies. Partnered with local sponsors to execute total event planning strategies for a range of events including bowling, national gymnastics and swimming short course tournaments, as well as state trap shoots, musky fishing, and amateur hockey events. Show less



Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Dec 2006

  Managed and administered formalized performance review programs and resolved employee relations issues including conflict resolution, harassment investigations, wage complaints, employee disputes, performance and attendance. Identified and employed operational changes and updates to existing processes, procedures, documentation, and training materials. Collaborated in the development of new guest services, corporate implementation programs, and operational policies and procedures. Also completed on-the-job assessments, and presented webinars, eLearning, and classroom instruction. Show less



Sage Hospitality Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2005

  Completed extensive four-month hospitality management training program, which culminated in rotating assignments for third-party operating hotels throughout the country. Optimized revenue growth, increased portfolio holdings, and built brand recognition. Utilized forecasting reports to structure and achieve business objectives and tracked customer inquiries, amenities, and operational supplies. Supervised and scheduled staff, while maintaining and processing employee paperwork, benefits, and payroll data. Acted as substitute general manager at eight hotels on an as needed basis. Assisted General Managers in a variety of functions, which included: sales & marketing, guest relations, facilities management, front desk, special events, meetings and conferences, food services, and housekeeping. Assisted in development of new guest services and other operational policies/procedures, while up-selling hotel services and amenities. Show less