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Emily Witcher
Ruff Draft Papers, LLC
Jackson,MS
Summary
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.
Outside Sales Representative/Designer Project Manager
Premier Pools And Spas Of Jackson
Jackson, MS
03.2020 - 03.2021
- 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
Organizational Development
Business Development
Relationship and Team Building
Change and Growth Management
Leadership and People Development
Complex Problem Solving
Employee Motivation and Performance
Articulate Communication
Approachable and Outgoing
Project Oversight
Marketing and Advertising
Intuit QuickBooks
MIssion and Vision
Sales Growth
People and Culture
Media Relations
Adaptable and Flexible
Collaborating with designers
Teambuilding
Flexible & Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Customer service
Excellent work ethic
Verbal and written communication
Software
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.
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative/Designer Project Manager
Premier Pools And Spas Of Jackson
03.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Madison County School District/Madison Avenue Elem
08.2019 - 05.2020
Owner/Graphic Designer
Ruff Draft Papers, LLC
05.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
08.1998 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
08.1994 - 05.1998