AFRODITE FREDA GARDIKAS
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dynamic Training and Development Professional with 13 years of experience in designing and implementing innovative learning programs that enhance organizational growth and employee engagement. Expertise in curriculum development and instructional design across diverse industries, utilizing data-driven approaches to assess training needs and measure outcomes. Proven ability to foster collaboration and mentor staff, enhancing workplace performance through effective training initiatives. Committed to empowering teams and cultivating a culture of continuous learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant, Para Educator
Fuerte Elementary School
El Cajon, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Cajon Valley School District
- Improve student engagement by cultivating customized classroom activities based on individual student needs
- Provide support to a maximum of 150 students across five grades in various subjects
- Cultivates a positive atmosphere between teachers, students and parents by showing patience, empathy and love of education
- Assists special education students with lessons as outlined on their individual learning plans by gaining instant connection with each child
- Cajon Valley School District
Operation Manager
Road Rebel Global
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Led a team of 10 travel associates, fostering a collaborative environment
- Responsible for all aspects of associate hiring, firing, training, development and onboarding
- Reduced onboarding time by 25% through streamlined training processes and programs, by redesigning onboarding curriculum
- Collaborated with Asia IT team on the development of Company wide database
Physician Recruiter
Locums Unlimited
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 10.2017
Air Travel Manager, Client Care Specialist
Road Rebel Global
San Diego, CA
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Coordinated and supported staff booking air, hotel and ground travel for touring clients utilizing Sabre GDS and internal database
- Responsible for companies award-winning new employee Mentorship program
- Attended conferences and conventions to network and solicit new business
- Conducted training sessions for over 50 participants across various departments
- Implemented a new onboarding program, reducing employee ramp-up time by 25%
Education
Public Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Detailed Oriented and Highly Organized
- Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Passion To Teach and Help Others
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Training Processes and Teaching Strategies
- Adult learning theory
- Career development
- Employee engagement
- Diversity and inclusion
- Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- MVP Award for Going Above and Beyond With a Positive Attitude, Fuerte Elementary, 2024
- Annual award winner - Create Positive and Energetic Environment, Road Rebel Global, 2015
- Streamlined Booking Process, Road Rebel Global, 2018-2020
- Developed Quality Control Process, 2016
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant, Para Educator
Fuerte Elementary School
09.2020 - Current
Operation Manager
Road Rebel Global
04.2018 - 03.2020
Physician Recruiter
Locums Unlimited
08.2016 - 10.2017
Air Travel Manager, Client Care Specialist
Road Rebel Global
09.2007 - 08.2016
Public Relations
University of Oklahoma
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