Amanda Rodriguez
Levelland,TX
Summary
Dynamic business owner recognized for enhancing productivity and operational efficiency through strategic planning and financial oversight. Proven leadership skills effectively inspire teams, driving sustained business growth, while implementing innovative solutions to overcome challenges. Expertise spans accounting, supply chain management, and marketing, delivering measurable results in organizational development. Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experiences through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Whitharral Independent School District
Whitharral, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Assisted with the organization and implementation of classroom projects and events.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Business Owner
La Esmeralda, LLC
Levelland, TX
06.2006 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
- Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated delivery, storage and organization of inventory.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Coordinated catering services when requested by customers .
- Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
- Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
- Evaluated performance of employees regularly through performance reviews, coaching sessions and feedbacks from customers.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Ensured compliance with health codes, safety regulations, and other applicable laws.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Real Estate Agent
Exp Realty
Austin, TX
06.2013 - Current
- Created detailed property descriptions for use in marketing material.
- Facilitated deals between sellers, buyers and brokers for maximum profits.
- Prepared and delivered sales presentations.
- Coordinated appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
- Conducted property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals from past clients.
- Analyzed potential investment opportunities based on financial reports.
- Liaised between sellers and buyers for profitable and efficient sales.
- Assisted in the preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, and legal requirements.
- Attended industry events such as conventions and seminars.
- Developed and presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
- Communicated with clients to determine property needs and budget constraints.
- Facilitated real estate purchases by reviewing listings, accompanying clients to properties and communicating sale conditions.
- Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
- Presented properties to potential buyers and addressed questions.
- Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
- Researched current listings available in the area using multiple online resources.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
- Collaborated with escrow companies, lenders and home inspectors to fulfill terms and conditions of purchase agreements.
- Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
Business Owner
Horizon Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Levelland, TX
06.2013 - 10.2021
- Planned development agenda to keep project closes on schedule and within budget.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between parties involved in real estate transactions.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Diminished costs by reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
- Performed real estate market research for industry trends to perform local competitive analysis.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Monitored construction progress and quality control standards.
- Attended conferences, seminars and workshops related to real estate development topics.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, contractors and other professionals to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Marketed developed properties to investors, tenants and buyers.
- Prepared cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment rentals and other expenses related to project completion.
Secretary
West Texas Eye Associates
Lubbock, TX
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Informed patients regarding needed medical tests and procedures.
- Followed up with patients after their appointments to ensure satisfaction with services received.
- Ensured all necessary forms were completed correctly before submitting them to insurance companies for reimbursement.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Updated patient information in databases and adhered to confidentiality requirements.
- Updated patient records with appointment and billing information promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2003
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Plainview, TX05-2000
Skills
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Business planning
- Accounting management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Customer service
- Task delegation
- Behavior improvements
- Friendly and outgoing
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Whitharral Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Exp Realty
06.2013 - Current
Business Owner
Horizon Real Estate Solutions, LLC
06.2013 - 10.2021
Business Owner
La Esmeralda, LLC
06.2006 - Current
Secretary
West Texas Eye Associates
09.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
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