Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2022

Education Specialist

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

President of the Parent Teacher Group

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

Exceeded annual fundraising goals raising over $250,000 increasing the profit returned to school over 60%. Led committees in planning at least 5 fundraising and community events annually ranging from 50 participants to over 500 participants. Chaired monthly meetings and oversaw all communications for over 250 families and community members. Built relationships with local merchants to raise school awareness and bring support through donations. Developed detailed project plans, volunteer instructions, and tracking databases for events. Show less

Master Instructor/Personal Trainer

• May 2007 - Nov 2010

Proven customer service: EFTI certified instructor selected out of 30 to lead business development for all new hires increasing customer satisfaction and client retention. Promoted and sold personal training programs exceeding monthly revenue goals 100% of the time. Created successful fitness programs to help client reach short-term and long-term goals tracked by monthly measurements and reviews. Proven customer service: EFTI certified instructor selected out of 30 to lead business development for all new hires increasing customer satisfaction and client retention. Promoted and sold personal training programs exceeding monthly revenue goals 100% of the time. Created successful fitness programs to help client reach short-term and long-term goals tracked by monthly measurements and reviews.

Visual Merchandising Manager

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

Responsible for building and managing store relationships and sales goals at 13 bay area locations. Visited locations daily to arrange GUESS brand merchandise. Promoted to higher-traffic stores after building effective creative promotional campaigns leading to sales growth and brand recognition. Responsible for building and managing store relationships and sales goals at 13 bay area locations. Visited locations daily to arrange GUESS brand merchandise. Promoted to higher-traffic stores after building effective creative promotional campaigns leading to sales growth and brand recognition.

Assistant Store Manager for a multi-million dollar high-end retail store

• Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

Responsible for overall store success and a 15% year-over-year sales growth bymaking purchasing decisions, visual merchandising, utilizing employee incentiveprograms, and focusing on customer service.Developed floor plans and managed store logistics including fixtures orders,merchandise timing, and creating promotions to increase store foot traffic.Led trainings on new product information and sales strategy to increaseeffectiveness of staff.Managed the schedules, daily work, and sales goals for a staff of 25 salesassociates and supervisors.Promoted from sales staff to management in order to help meet goals and retainstaff. Show less

Sales Associate

• May 2004 - May 2005

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

Developed individual student education plans (IEPs) in conjunction with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to increase students’ educational and social development. Collaborated with teachers to create, evaluate, and revise special education programs to help students succeed. Developed individual student education plans (IEPs) in conjunction with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to increase students’ educational and social development. Collaborated with teachers to create, evaluate, and revise special education programs to help students succeed.

College Program Leader

• Mar 2002 - Apr 2004

Creative Director of a successful national fundraising campaign that diversified funds. Project photographs were displayed in Chicago transportation systems and used by headquarters in a nationwide PSA. Managed the activities, fundraising, and events of 25 Best Buddies chapters encompassing over 500 students. Led Best Buddies International Education Committee for 2003 Leadership Conference developing skills for program leaders to lead successful programs, retain student volunteers, and raise money to support their campus chapters independently. Show less