Astute Business Owner successful in operations management, competitive analysis and business management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalizing on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Graphic Designer
Ruff Draft Papers, LLC
Jackson, MS
05.2010 - Current
Created business as a stay-at-home mother in order to support additional expenses while fueling my drive for success and creativity.
Manage day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
Built and maintain company website with a proven track record of growth and followers.
Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Maintain up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Set, enforce and optimize internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
Created materials and designs in Pool Design software for use in client presentations and communications.
Produced designs that met statutory and regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using business software of the company.
Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress.
Communicated with construction team members to keep project on schedule.
Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Madison County School District/Madison Avenue Elem
Madison, MS
08.2019 - 05.2020
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to maintain effective relationships for student and program growth.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
08.1998 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MS
08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Judgement and Decision Making
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Software
Adobe programs
Microsoft Excel/Numbers
Microsoft Word
Instagram/Social Platforms
Web Design
Interests
Avid tennis player
Member of Pinelake Church, Madison, MS
Watercolor painting
Avid college sports enthusiast
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
2021 Make-A-Wish Woman of the Year nominee for Jackson chapter
2021 Silent Auction committee member-First Presbyterian Day School
2018 Junior League of Jackson Special Events Co-Chair
2015 Junior League of Jackson Art & Design Chair
2015 wrote "A House Divided" children's book published by Mascot Books and distributed regionally across the south.