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Alison Little

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Organized and dependable team player successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to learn new information quickly and adapts easily to change.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Design Tree Signs
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated sole proprietorship handmade craft business by completing all scheduling, accounting, bookkeeping, supply procurement, marketing, sales, website updates, and customer service
  • Worked with design team to create products to sell.

Education Coordinator

Center for Visual Artists
11.2018 - 07.2023
  • Managed project planning for 40-75 camps, classes, and after-school programs each year, accounting for approximately 35% of the organizational annual budget
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised a team of 50+ instructors and volunteers
  • Supervised university interns
  • Designed and implemented curriculum for educational programming
  • Created policies, procedures, and systems to ensure safety and operational efficiency
  • Participated in strategic planning with operations, gallery, education, and marketing teams
  • Procured supplies for education programs
  • Provided customer service for visitors, customers, parents, and students
  • Collaborated with artists, other non-profit organizations, and area businesses to improve outcomes for students and members of the CVA
  • Initiated strategic changes in summer camp, after-school, and adult pottery programs to increase revenue and to improve efficiency, success, & sustainability
  • Facilitated regular communications with education stakeholders via electronic and print means.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Provided ongoing support for educators through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere for all stakeholders involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision making.

Regional Advisor

International Student Exchange
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised area representatives in NC, SC, and southside VA
  • Recruited volunteer host families for international high school students within a 120-mile radius of Greensboro, NC, utilizing various marketing strategies
  • Utilized social media, print media, information booths, cold-calling, among other sales techniques to generate interested families
  • Closed hosting deals with families
  • Achieved sales goals in 2017 and 2018, earning international trips as rewards
  • Submitted monthly monitoring reports
  • Utilized creative problem-solving skills to assist host families, students, and area representatives.

Owner

Alison's Organizing Solutions
06.2012 - 06.2017
  • Managed household needs for clients, including grocery orders, bid requests from contractors, supervision of maintenance, cleaning, and organizing
  • Created and utilized marketing materials and campaigns to recruit clients
  • Maintained operational budget and managed all purchasing needs.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Replenishment Team Member

Michael's Arts & Crafts
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Improved store appearance and shopping experience with consistent shelf maintenance, product organization, and display setup.
  • Provided excellent customer service to customers seeking products within the store.
  • Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.

Preschool Teacher

DePaul Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Supervised students and ensured safety
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year 2012
  • Created annual end-of-year video yearbooks to give families.

Teacher

Accomack County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Developed strong relationships with 75+ students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Medical Transcriptionist

Spheris, Inc
03.2005 - 06.2006
  • Transcribed audio recordings quickly with greater than 98% accuracy
  • Maintained home office
  • Collaborated with fellow transcriptionists across the country to ensure accuracy and answer questions.

Teacher

Guilford County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

Inventory Control Specialist/Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS/Pharmacy
05.1999 - 12.2001
  • Filled prescriptions accurately under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
  • Utilized problem-solving and communication skills to resolve insurance issues
  • Earned National Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced, retail environment
  • Trained and supervised other technicians and cashiers.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.

Social Worker

The Evergreens Nursing Center
09.1996 - 01.1998
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Interviewed residents, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to manage care and ensure psychosocial well-being of residents
  • Maintained accurate and timely progress notes in the medical record
  • Advocated for residents
  • Collaborated with social services and nursing department on changes to align with state and federal regulations and to improve overall success of facility
  • Awarded Social Services Department Employee of the Year for 1997.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Certificate in Supply Chain Management

East Carolina University
Greenville
12.2020

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Concentration

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro
05.2003

Bachelor of Social Work -

Appalachian State University
Boone
08.1996

Completion of 18 hours in English

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg

English Language And Literature

Sussex University And University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Improvements
  • Issue Resolution
  • Revenue Growth
  • Schedule Management
  • Program Administration
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Zoom, Teams, WebEx
  • Microsoft Office/Sharepoint Suite
  • Google Workspace Suite

Owner Experience

  • Owner, Design Tree Signs, 2022-Present, Operated sole proprietorship handmade craft business by completing all scheduling, accounting, bookkeeping, supply procurement, marketing, sales, website updates, and customer service Worked with design team to create products to sell
  • Owner, Alison's Organizing Solutions, 2012-2017, Managed household needs for clients, including grocery orders, bid requests from contractors, supervision of maintenance, cleaning, and organizing Created and utilized marketing materials and campaigns to recruit clients Maintained operational budget and managed all purchasing needs

Volunteer Experience

  • Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 3316, 2020-2023
  • Advancement Chairperson, Scouts BSA Troop 3316, 2017-2021
  • Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 3316, 2011-2017
  • Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 313, 2008-2010
  • Troop Founder/Leader, Girl Scouts Troop, 2008-2010
  • Troop Founder/Leader, Girl Scouts Troop 24716, 2012-2015
  • PTA President, Claxton Elementary School PTA, 2015-2017 and 2023-Present
  • PTA Secretary, Brightwood Elementary School PTA, 2005-2006
  • Board Member, Mountain AIDS Support Council, 1995-1996
  • Vice-President in Charge of Service, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, 1995-1996

References

  • Corrie Lisk-Hurst, 336.303.9335, corrie@thebettereditor.com
  • April Allen, 310.770.4843, aprilallen8@gmail.com

Timeline

Owner

Design Tree Signs
01.2022 - Current

Education Coordinator

Center for Visual Artists
11.2018 - 07.2023

Regional Advisor

International Student Exchange
04.2016 - 06.2020

Replenishment Team Member

Michael's Arts & Crafts
08.2012 - 04.2013

Owner

Alison's Organizing Solutions
06.2012 - 06.2017

Preschool Teacher

DePaul Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012

Teacher

Accomack County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010

Medical Transcriptionist

Spheris, Inc
03.2005 - 06.2006

Teacher

Guilford County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004

Inventory Control Specialist/Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS/Pharmacy
05.1999 - 12.2001

Social Worker

The Evergreens Nursing Center
09.1996 - 01.1998

Master of Business Administration - Certificate in Supply Chain Management

East Carolina University

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Concentration

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Bachelor of Social Work -

Appalachian State University

Completion of 18 hours in English

Virginia Tech

English Language And Literature

Sussex University And University of Edinburgh

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