Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Present

President

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2022

Ridglea Wellness serves the community by helping individuals restore and maintain their health and well-being through safe and natural means. Ridglea Wellness uses non-invasive scientific testing methods to identify imbalance and dysfunction in the body. Through an analysis of the resultant biological indicators of the tests, the team designs an integrative holistic care program specifically for each client’s individual needs. By drawing both from modern advances in scientific research and ancient tenants of holistic therapy, Ridglea Wellness offers the most comprehensive natural path to better living. Plans often include health education, diet and/or supplement therapy, botanical remedies, mind-body correlations and lifestyle support. Under the attentive guidance of Kirsten Ward, the team at Ridglea Wellness offers a wide variety of integrative strategies to balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Kirsten Ward, owner of Ridglea Wellness, has over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a doctorate in Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health. She was the Ft. Worth Regional Director at the Thermography Center of Dallas. In addition to her success in healthcare, Kirsten is a dedicated educator in the fields of science and biology. Come visit Kirsten and the team at Ridglea Wellness where your path to natural healing awaits. Services offered include Whole Body Thermography, thermography interpretation, Reams' Biological Theory of Ionization (RBTI) testing, and non-invasive muscle testing. Schedule an appointment today to live better as you live longer.

Ft. Worth Regional Director

• Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

Interpret results for patients and their practitioners. Administer the screening procedure and aid in the coordination of traveling clinics to partner physicians and other clinicians who use thermograms as adjunct diagnostic tools for their patients. Interpret results for patients and their practitioners. Administer the screening procedure and aid in the coordination of traveling clinics to partner physicians and other clinicians who use thermograms as adjunct diagnostic tools for their patients.

Sales/Knitter

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

Advising clients on yarn choices for making their own or published patterns. Help correct knitting errors and teaching continental knitting style. Advising clients on yarn choices for making their own or published patterns. Help correct knitting errors and teaching continental knitting style.

High School Science Teacher

• Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

Taught 9th Grade Regular, Inclusion and Pre-AP Biology. Certified in Social Studies, Science, and German. Successful in getting students to pass the STAAR in Biology: 100% repeater, 50% modified Special Education, highest Department on-level Commended rate. Multi-Sensory teaching methods to encourage maximum engagement. Incorporated currently fashionable teen modes of communication: Remind Text message homework reminders, Kahoot games for review, Pluckers for formative assessments to give students immediate feedback, Online Google Docs and Zunal Web-quests to differentiate instruction. Taught Inclusion for Special Education and Emotionally Disturbed students with great success. Monthly communication with parents regarding student achievement and behavior. Used District Curriculum but adjusted it to meet the needs of my population of students. Developed highly effective test correction strategy to encourage students to take control of their own education and come in for tutoring every day before school, lunch or several days after school.

Inside Sales

• Aug 1999 - Apr 2002

Contributed to up to 50% increase in customer sales as a result of problem solving and relationship cultivation. Exceptional leadership abilities concerning the team initiatives. Played a key role in increasing customer retention as well as customer satisfaction. Promoted enduring relationships with a diverse clientele and specialized in the most challenging customers. Contributed to up to 50% increase in customer sales as a result of problem solving and relationship cultivation. Exceptional leadership abilities concerning the team initiatives. Played a key role in increasing customer retention as well as customer satisfaction. Promoted enduring relationships with a diverse clientele and specialized in the most challenging customers.

Administrative

• Aug 1998 - May 1999

Interfaced with German parent company on accounting reconciliation matters. Assisted with collections. Reconciled Health Insurance claims issues with employees. Made checks with banks about a potential customer's credit rating. Decided as to whether to offer credit to a client. Ensured any payments are made on time. Involved in the re-negotiating of agreements. Updated customer records about negotiations and agreements, resulting in a win-win situation for the customer and the company.

Administrative Assistant and Sales Support

• May 1994 - Oct 1997

Supported staff effectively in assigned project-based work. Responsible for providing training and orientation to new employees. Filed and recorded corporate documentation, inventories and reports. Performed various secretarial/clerical duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and organizing filing system. Answered telephones and transferred calls to appropriate staff members. Research regarding unsettled account balance that is completely or partially unpaid. Investigate customer’s accounts and documents methodically. Resolve inconsistencies and prepare adjustments. Initiated collection activities (telephonic calls, and letters). Analyzed accounts receivable information to settle on priority. Analyzed receivables information from aging report. Monitored and collected on historical due amounts. Good Communication and customer service skills. Outstanding skills in relationship building. Extremely motivated and flexible team contributor. Proven record of efficiency and continuous development.

Internship

• Aug 1988 - Oct 1988

Internship in Data Manipulation Department of the Headquarters. Internship in Data Manipulation Department of the Headquarters.