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Allison Kelly

Corydon,IN

Summary

I am a mom of three college-educated successful adult children and have a background in the educational sphere. I have a peripheral background in retail sales and office administration. I have had diverse work experience and am extremely confident in my ability to learn new skills, communicate with people in a positive and professional manner, and elevate any organization that I work with through positivity and enthusiasm.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SALES ASSOCIATE

LOFT
09.2021 - 05.2022


  • Interacted with customers to assist with product questions, understand their needs, and sale merchandise
  • Managed point-of-sale transactions including returns and exchanges
  • Worked with a team to achieve sales goals
  • Installed floor displays, visual storefront displays, and window displays
  • Inventoried and marked down store merchandise
  • Managed customer issues with professionalism while adhering to company policies

TEACHER

Avon High School
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Taught Etymology, Public Speaking, Debate, Junior Level English, and Freshmen Level English
  • Coached the AHS Speech Team and the AHS Ethics Bowl Team
  • Assistant Coach - Girl's Golf
  • Collaborated with peers to create lesson plans across the curriculums
  • Organized and structured daily agendas throughout the semester
  • Lead classroom instruction via PowerPoint, group work, etc
  • Stayed up to date on current social and political trends in order to teach balanced lessons to diverse student groups
  • Participated in annual professional development
  • Collaborated with colleagues to inform instruction on individualized education plans.
  • Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and enforcing established rules and consequences
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate learning needs
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
  • Worked professionally with all stakeholders (parents, administrators, colleagues, counselors) to promote student growth and learning

Media Assistant

White Oak Elementary School
06.2010 - 06.2012

Maintained all aspects of an elementary school library for grades K-4 including:

  • Created elementary library curriculum for grades K-4
  • Taught library curriculum for grades K-4
  • Worked independently with full responsibility of the library in my second year
  • Created and implemented whole school reading programs for grades K-4 to encourage and promote literacy
  • Organized, shelved, restocked books
  • Purchased books
  • Weeded books that were no longer timely, relevant
  • Worked collaboratively with all stakeholders including parents, teachers, and administration
  • Promoted, organized, managed school book fair through Scholastic Corp.

VARIOUS PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES

Edward Jones; Advanced Energy Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • On-call BOA (Branch Office Administrator) for Edward Jones
  • Part-time Administrative Assistant
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching -

MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Arts in English -

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
New Albany, IN
1996

Skills

  • Organization and Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Office 365 Suite
  • Crisis Management
  • Educational Content Development
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Verbal/written communication

References

DR. MARGARET HOERNEMANN, Former Superintendent of Avon Community School Corporation, hoernemann.margaret119@gmail.com 

Recommendation letter upon request

Timeline

SALES ASSOCIATE

LOFT
09.2021 - 05.2022

TEACHER

Avon High School
01.2013 - 12.2019

Media Assistant

White Oak Elementary School
06.2010 - 06.2012

VARIOUS PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES

Edward Jones; Advanced Energy Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2010

Master of Arts in Teaching -

MARIAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in English -

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Allison Kelly