Summary
Work History
Education
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Amber Clay

Amber Clay

Erie,CO

Summary



As a teacher I was dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. I was and organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I possessed an ongoing history of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education.


I was caring and skilled as an advocate and Educational Coordinator always passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with sexual assault crime prevention and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals, Proven leader and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs. I was proficient in grant writing, proposal development and contract administration.


As an Advocate working diligently on behalf of Energy Council of Western Weld to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Results-driven Farm Manager bringing good business sense and in-depth understanding of Clay Land and Livestock farm operations. I became a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. I consistently used independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. I found strengths in being a good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. I was continually decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.



Work History

Preschool Teacher; Educational Curriculum Coordinator and Manager

  • I developed curriculum and thrived in being in leadership roles mentoring and educating other teachers.

Non-profit Developer and Implementer of Sexual Assault Prevention Curriculum

  • I expanded the program by its effectiveness in the schools and the peer educators
  • I also served on many different victimization, young women leadership and empowerment committees
  • I served as a Victims Advocate and trained different departments within Weld County Justice System.

Educational Coordinator for Food, Land and People

  • I created curriculum in effort to educate teachers to be able to use the FLP curriculum in their classrooms
  • This curriculum is educating students from preschool to high school about agriculture, land use and the people who share the world.

Advocate for the Energy Council of Western Weld

  • I organized and spoke at various events and worked with community leaders in effort to promote Oil and Gas Development.

Clay Land and Livestock

  • We farm about 1,500 acres of wheat, mostly harvested for forage
  • We are primarily a custom farm operation.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Associate of Business Administration - Farm And Ranch Management

Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO

G.E.D. - General Education

Boulder County Workforce Center
Boulder, CO
09.1997

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Emotional Support and Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Program Leadership
  • Professional Development
  • Teacher Training
  • Program Management
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Project Management
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Community Advocacy
  • Writing and editing
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Legislation Tracking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Budget Creation
  • Operational Oversight
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Policy analysis
  • Volunteer Management
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Media Relations
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Attention to Detail
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Public Speaking
  • Staff Development
  • Instructor Training
  • Program Evaluation
  • Relationship Building
  • Influencer outreach
  • Community Relations
  • Event Publicity
  • Crisis Management
  • Fundraising
  • Community resource knowledge
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Public outreach
  • Partnership Building
  • Resource development
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Training and Development
  • Budget Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Resolution
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Additional Positions

  • Children's World Learning Center and Child Care Partners, Curriculum Coordinator and Assistant Director
  • Sexual Assault Survivors, Inc and Movement to End Sexual Assault, Victim's Advocate, Trainer and Speaker
  • Boulder-St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau and Colorado Farm Bureau, Communication and Organization Manager
  • Longmont Republican Women and Women of Weld, Social Media and Outreach Chair and Legislative Chair
  • Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council, Agriculture Representative Council Member
  • Colorado Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program (CARL), Participant
  • Elite Leadership Academy, Participant
  • Spokesperson for No on 105 Coalition Legislative Measure Campain
  • Toastmasters, Participant
  • Moms Next, Mentor Mom

Conclusion

Through the years I have a deep enthusiasm for advocacy and professional development. I am a very passionate person and have the ability to funnel that drive into anything I do. I have a natural perception of social and relationship dynamics, understanding generally why people are driven to make the choices they make. My diverse background makes me unique in being able to bring many different aspects and ideas to anything I do. Within all my all my career and leadership opportunities, I became a highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher; Educational Curriculum Coordinator and Manager

Non-profit Developer and Implementer of Sexual Assault Prevention Curriculum

Educational Coordinator for Food, Land and People

Advocate for the Energy Council of Western Weld

Clay Land and Livestock

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College

Associate of Business Administration - Farm And Ranch Management

Morgan Community College

G.E.D. - General Education

Boulder County Workforce Center
Amber Clay