Attendance Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Present

Substitute Teacher/Office Support

• Aug 2016 - May 2020

Elementary Instructor

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

• Classroom instruction included ELA and Social Studies • Superior management skills focused on positive behavior and character development • Increased student motivation and engagement by creative lesson planning and effective hands-on activities • Integrated technology across the curriculum to engage students and create active learners • Classroom instruction included ELA and Social Studies • Superior management skills focused on positive behavior and character development • Increased student motivation and engagement by creative lesson planning and effective hands-on activities • Integrated technology across the curriculum to engage students and create active learners

Program and Research Director

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

Program Director Duties:• Responsible for the management and implementation of character based school program into East Baton Rouge School System and private schools throughout Louisiana and the Seven Parish Region• Development and Design of Pre-Kindergarten curriculum and listed as Copy Editor in Curriculum• Cultivation of new schools • Supervision of curriculum writers and program interns• Provide data for various grant research as needed• Responsible for training all instructors and formation of schedule with school principals • Responsible for evaluation of program, teachers, student performance and curriculum• Assist with fundraising for school programs and event planning • Responsible for program website and social media management• Write and distribute newsletters and press releases• Respond to marketing and media inquiries regarding programResearch Director Duties:• Responsible for coordinating and disseminating a scientific research study• Create online submission forms, collect data, enter, analyze data and create EOY reports for each school• Schedule, administer and supervise all student surveys• Conduct classroom observations, principal meetings, grade level meetings, including personal interviews with parents and students• Worked in conjunction with evaluator to ensure quality data collection Show less

Elementary Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

•Responsible for teaching Manners of the Heart (MOH) comprehensive 22-week character education program grades PK-5•Developed interactive whiteboard flipcharts for each lesson•Aligned the MOH curriculum for grades K through 5 with Common Core Standards•Promote the sale of the MOH Elementary Curriculum, professional development and parenting seminars to public, nonpublic, and faith-based schools and community-based organizations in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area

Sales Associate (Part-Time)

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

• Responsible for generating sales by engaging and connecting with each customer to provide the right service for each customer. • Utilize product knowledge to educate and inform customers and to build sales. • Perform a variety of operational activities including merchandise display, cashwrap procedures, fitting room support, and loss prevention. • Responsible for assisting with shipment processing, replenishment, restocking, stockroom organization, and adhering to visual standards. Show less

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

• Instructed 2nd Grade students in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology, and Bible in a self-contained classroom setting. • Responsible for evaluating student’s progress through formal and informal assessments. • Maintained excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task. • Integrated multiple teaching styles to differentiate instruction for various learning styles. • Integrated technology into the curriculum with computer lab assignments. • Communicated with parents to acknowledge superior work and areas of concern through weekly newsletters, website and parent-teacher conferences. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

• Accepted fill-in assignments for teachers at any grade level (K – 12) including auxiliary classes. • Instructed according to the teacher’s lesson plans for the daily assignments. • Accepted fill-in assignments for teachers at any grade level (K – 12) including auxiliary classes. • Instructed according to the teacher’s lesson plans for the daily assignments.

Group Exercise Instructor/Personal Trainer

• Jan 2004 - Jun 2008

• Instructed group exercise classes at Woman’s Center for Wellness, Calloway’s Health and Fitness, and Paula Manship YMCA• Developed individual and group workouts and routines based on individual fitness levels and AFAA guidelines and standards. • Responsible for supervision and motivation of class of 25-30 individuals, ages 18-85.

Web Development and Design

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

• Responsible for development, design and maintenance of web site for Baton Rouge Childcare Network, Jefferson Terrace Elementary School and McKinley High School

Corporate Expeditor

• Dec 1995 - Mar 2000

• Responsible for all expedites from customers and internal personnel for multi-million dollar manufacturing representative/distributor. • Research and analysis of problems affecting timely shipment of customer orders including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, order entry, inside sales, outside sales, shipping and receiving. • Converted expediting process from reactive system to a proactive system that effectively addressed potential problems before they occurred. • Responsible for documentation and training employees on the new processes and procedures, then publishing the material on the company intranet. Show less

Customer Service Representative

• Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

• Responsible for screening, evaluating, interviewing and placing applicants for temporary, temp-perm and permanent assignments. • Telemarketing available employees to prospective clients. • Functioning as a liaison between Interim Personnel, the client and the community. • Responsible for conducting reference checks on qualified applicants and credit ratings on new clients. • Other responsibilities included processing weekly payroll for 100+ employees, maintaining employee records on a computerized record retention system, miscellaneous data entry, typing and filing of forms and correspondence. Show less

Copier Marketing Specialist

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

• Outside sales representative for Canon NP Copies. • Responsible for prospecting new accounts and follow-up of existing accounts in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Baker, Zachary and surrounding areas. • In charge of gathering information, qualifying customers, writing and presenting proposals. • Responsible for product demonstration and training for full line of black and white copies. • Outside sales representative for Canon NP Copies. • Responsible for prospecting new accounts and follow-up of existing accounts in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Baker, Zachary and surrounding areas. • In charge of gathering information, qualifying customers, writing and presenting proposals. • Responsible for product demonstration and training for full line of black and white copies.

Credit Investigator

• Jan 1992 - Sep 1993

• Responsible for data entry, employment verification and credit evaluation for all applications received from Toyota dealerships in Mississippi and Louisiana. • Compiled results of investigation for credit analyst. • Prepared contract modifications and corrections. • Experience in reading and analyzing TRW, TU, and CBI credit reports. • Responsible for data entry, employment verification and credit evaluation for all applications received from Toyota dealerships in Mississippi and Louisiana. • Compiled results of investigation for credit analyst. • Prepared contract modifications and corrections. • Experience in reading and analyzing TRW, TU, and CBI credit reports.

Store Manager

• Jan 1989 - May 1990

• Directly responsible for successful sales and operations management of high volume retail store.• Responsible for recruiting, training, and evaluating management and sales staff.• In charge of all office, clerical and administrative duties including payroll and collections.• Received recognition for error-free paperwork.• Achieved an average growth in sales volume of 118%.• Other responsibilities included handling large cash deposits, bank reconciliation, daily balancing and auditing of sales figures, setting current sales promotions and following company objectives in regard to merchandising and store layout. Show less

Store Manager

• Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

• Directly responsible for successful sales, operations, and cash management of high volume retail store.• Received recognition for successful loss prevention management.• Achieved an average growth in sales volume of 124%• Other responsibilities included enhancing sales productivity through the training and motivation of sales associates, overseeing merchandise presentation, and monitoring sales activity and inventories.

Associate Manager

• Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

• Responsible for maintaining store operations in absence of store manager.• Responsible for recruiting and training of sales associates.• Received performance based promotion.