Experience

DAVIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Data Manager/Financial Bookkeeper

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Utilize multiple graphic user interfaces and knowledge of data management policies and procedures to manage information for a student body of over 350 children. Work with this data to generate numerous local and state accountability reports. Exercise judgement in correcting data errors or omissions. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with central office personnel, local school administration, staff, students and families as well as the school districts new students transfer in from.Use multiple financial management platforms to manage local school funds and county funds for my school. Initiate and disperse purchase orders, check requests and other documents requiring numerical precision. Receipt and deposit all incoming monies for school fees, media center charges, technology charges, field trips, and book fairs.Manage payroll for 50+ staff members; process all leave requests and time adjustments, along with common Human Resources forms. Prepare monthly payroll reports for our county office. Maintain staff contact information for SchoolMessenger.Submit work orders on behalf of staff and follow up with service providers such as Toshiba, the Pepsi distributor, Davie County Schools Maintenance Personnel, Davie County Schools Technology Department, etc. to ensure proper working order of our facility and equipment.Act as the "back up person" for the Office Manager; answer and direct phone calls, answer the front door and assist families and visitors, support school-wide family participation and staff social events. Show less

• Academic Support Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

  Taught seminar classes intended to build student proficiency in “soft skills” - communicating, presenting, managing time, collaborating on teams, being organized, studying, setting goals, and advocating for oneself. Supervised Learning Lab, a structured study hall, and coached students one-on-one or in small groups who were in need of additional academic support and strategiesCoordinated school-wide special events including community service, career breakout sessions, graduation, award ceremonies, guest speakers, field trips and dancesProvided separate setting testing accommodations to students with 504s or IEPs and proctored standardized testing Show less

• Teacher Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2014

  Worked with lead teacher in planning, organizing and implementing instructional activities for 18 students in a NC Pre-K classroom. Helped in the development of meaningful and effective classroom procedures. Provided one-on-one assistance to students with behavioral challenges. Maintained student files according to district standards. Supervised students participating in after-school care.2013-2014 Pre-K Teacher Assistant of the Year



Forsyth County

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Festival of Lights Supervisor

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Seasonal supervisory position at one of the largest light shows in the Southeast. Served as a cashier in the 2018 season, was promoted to Gift Shop Lead in 2019, and served as a Front Gate Supervisor in 2020. Supervised front-line cashiers, provided exemplary customer service, handled large sums of money, and prepared financial reports and nightly deposits. Seasonal supervisory position at one of the largest light shows in the Southeast. Served as a cashier in the 2018 season, was promoted to Gift Shop Lead in 2019, and served as a Front Gate Supervisor in 2020. Supervised front-line cashiers, provided exemplary customer service, handled large sums of money, and prepared financial reports and nightly deposits.



Hillsdale Baptist Church Preschool

• Curriculum Assistant

  • Sep 2005 - May 2009

  Determined age-appropriate developmental goals and activities and secured appropriate teaching materials and supplies for students aged 2-5 Determined age-appropriate developmental goals and activities and secured appropriate teaching materials and supplies for students aged 2-5



Summit Radio & Telephone

• Vice-President

  • Aug 1995 - Jul 2000

  Performed administrative functions for two-way Motorola radio shop including accounts receivable/payable, payroll/taxes, scheduling and customer service. Performed administrative functions for two-way Motorola radio shop including accounts receivable/payable, payroll/taxes, scheduling and customer service.



MetLife

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Training Consultant

  • Aug 1991 - Aug 1995

  Worked with management teams to identify, analyze and recommend possible solutions to challenges in the workplace. Obtained certifications enabling me to present courses produced by outside vendors. Customized off-the-shelf courses for clients or designed in-house courses. Facilitated classes on topics including customer contact skills, presentation skills, creativity, leadership and team-building at our home office in New York City and at dispersed MetLife and affiliate offices. Developed and led Train-the-Trainer sessions for large-scale initiatives. Show less

• Management Associate

  • Aug 1989 - Aug 1991

  Participated in an accelerated management training program. Completed four six-month assignments in Human Resource Communications, Military Marketing, Group Training, and Buildings & Operations to discover where my skills were best suited to meet MetLife’s organizational needs. Projects included revising the MetLife employee handbook, expanding MetLife's book of business in the military market by supporting participation in events such as Fleet Week NYC and nationwide air shows, and determining and clearly communicating home office safety team roles and responsibilities by creating an Emergency Management Guide. Show less