Post Closing Processor

• Mar 2019 - Present

Brand Manager

• May 2008 - Mar 2019

District and Store Operations Lead o Sourced, hired and led a team of 5-12 non-sale associates in Operational excellence, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Floor Sets and effective Freight execution throughout the fiscal year. o Trained and coached Store and Assistant Store Managers throughout the District to create strong Operational teams and complan contunity. o Traveled to New and Remodel stores, working with Leadership and Sales team to set all operational expectations in store, coach, train and develop talent. In Store Human Resources Lead o Worked to create and maintain a pipeline of candidates at all skill levels to proactively staff the store and district. Actively recruited through grass roots initiatives and created connections to share applicants across external companies o Executed Full Cycle Hiring process to ensure that quality candidates were placed in store. o Helped create and execute and effective in store New Hire Training Process. o Daily Coaching focusing on strategic sales training to enhance the customer experience and drive company results. This included; product training, coaching, in the moment feedback and role playing. o Executed team feedback, both formal and informal including bi-annual and annual performance reviews, corrective actions, development plans and team development Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Mar 2017 - 2018

Fulfilled both short- and long-term substitute assignments across multiple subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds. Instruct classes of as many as 30 students; communicate with teachers, administration and parents; and build a positive rapport with students. Key Contributions & Educational Outcomes:  Praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness. Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment’s notice;closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused.  Incorporated technology into students’ learning activities for varied academic disciplines.  Consistently sought out by multiple teachers as a ‘go to’ substitute based on thoroughness, engagement and reliability.  Voluntarily took on an active engagement with an elective social studies course on Minority Voices, planning, organizing and facilitating a field trip to the Minnesota History Center to highlight and promote diversity. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

Fulfilled both short- and long-term substitute assignments across multiple subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds. Instruct classes of as many as 25 students; communicate with teachers, administration and parents; and build a positive rapport with students. Key Contributions & Educational Outcomes:  Praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness. Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment’s notice;closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused.  Incorporated technology into students’ learning activities for varied academic disciplines.  Consistently sought out by multiple teachers as a ‘go to’ substitute based on thoroughness, engagement and reliability. Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

Worked with Cooperating Teacher to utilize co-teaching models for 6th grade Minnesota Studies classroom. Created units on the 1862 U.S. Dakota War and the U.S. Civil War. Lessons often used primary sources to explore multiple perspectives and encourage higher order thinking. Developed a differentiated summative assessment after attending a series of differentiation seminars with Cooperating Teacher. Students were encouraged to work collaboratively in groups to create projects through videos or taking on historical characters. Collaborated weekly in PLC meetings to continue professional development. Show less

Student Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Lead teacher for two 9th grade Government classes. Created units on the foundations of American Citizenship and the roots of American Democracy. Lessons often utilized Chrome Books that students had access to, often creating online projects in groups. Students also participated in a Socratic Seminar. Classroom goal was to help students be thoughtful citizens and participate in their local communities. Worked with Cooperating Teacher and Special Education paraprofessional to plan lessons to be responsive to all students needs. Show less

Viola Instructor

• Sep 2003 - Apr 2011

• Train students' ages 8-18 to develop musical talent and discipline • Prepare students for solo contests, school concerts • Develop musical playing plans for the students • Interacted closely with students and parents, providing consistent feedback • Train students' ages 8-18 to develop musical talent and discipline • Prepare students for solo contests, school concerts • Develop musical playing plans for the students • Interacted closely with students and parents, providing consistent feedback