Angelina Baskin
Coldwater,MS
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Blooming Artistry LLC
Coldwater, MS
09.2020 - Current
- Self-taught botanical watercolorist who specializes in drying florals and teaching classes.
- Commissioned to dry florals for a client's wedding, funeral, and other important memories, to make one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art.
- Started my LLC with the proper legal requirements.
- I developed my own website and brand.
- Set up and manage four social media accounts.
- Completed Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 12-week course. Which included learning business models, photography, sales, advertising, marketing, and community networking.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Established partnerships with local businesses for promotions.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Collaborated with clients to understand artistic vision and requirements.
- Engaged with social media platforms to promote artwork and events.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Led classes in the community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
- Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies before beginning artistic sessions.
- Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals.
- Sourced and purchased materials, maintaining a budget for art supplies and expenses.
Teacher's Assistant
Pender County School District
Hampstead, NC
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported one student with special needs during classroom activities and lessons
- Supported the individual with personalized learning and academic tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Communicated effectively with teacher support regarding student progress and needs.
- Collaborated with therapists to facilitate speech and physical therapy sessions.
- Monitored student safety and wellbeing during school events and outings.
- Organized materials and resources for various learning activities and projects.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment by implementing safety protocols as well as crisis prevention techniques.
- Monitored daily attendance records of assigned students and maintained accurate documentation as required by state regulations.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Provided assistance to children during lunchtime activities and monitored them during recess periods.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Conducted assessments, observations, and evaluations to monitor progress of students with special needs.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Adapted instruction methods and materials to meet the individualized needs of students.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems while also addressing any inappropriate behaviors promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality of all information related to the student's educational records.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to discuss student's progress.
Director Volunteer
Operation Military Kids Club
Hampstead, NC
01.2022 - 06.2024
- I was the director at one of the elementary schools, which is one of seven schools that participate in the club.
- I was responsible for 30 students who attended the club once a month.
- Each month, I implement a new lesson plan organized by the founder, through fun and educational activities.
- OMKC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization connecting military kids in the Topsail Schools of Pender County, NC.
- Organized community events for military families to foster connection and support.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage for activities and services.
- Developed engaging programs that addressed the needs of children in military families.
- Trained and mentored new volunteers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Promoted awareness of military family issues through social media and community outreach initiatives.
- Recruited additional volunteers through various outreach efforts, such as open houses and job fairs.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during volunteer activities.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, board members, and volunteers.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pender County School District
Hampstead, NC
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered instructional support to diverse K-12 classrooms in various subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Assisted students with academic tasks, promoting engagement and understanding.
- Implemented classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers, and parents.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips, and after-school programs.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, and dress code.
Director Volunteer
Operation Hope Front
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Organized military ministry for spouses who engage, encourage, and equip one another, and the community.
- Developed lesson plans each week with our presenter.
- Delegated tasks and jobs to ten volunteers.
- Helped fundraise for OHF to become a non-profit by communicating with churches, restaurants, and small businesses.
- Fundraised for an end-of-year conference.
- Formed partnerships with local restaurants to provide meals for our deployed spouses' dinners.
- Coordinated deployed spouse dinners once a month, which included securing a host family, childcare volunteers, fundraising for raffle gifts, and outreach through advertising.
Assistant Registrar
Montgomery County Community College
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Handled administrative duties, including filing, and photocopying.
- Ensured accuracy while modifying student class schedules.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Utilized computer skills to manage and organize various documents.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills to assist non-English speaking students.
- Facilitated dialogue between staff and learners.
- Addressed student inquiries regarding financial aid concerns.
- Maintained professional confidentiality.
- Performed data entry tasks using digital systems and physical documents.
- Ensured scholarship information was current in student records.
- Coordinated student enrollment processes and maintained registration records accurately.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure compliance with academic standards and regulations.
- Resolved student inquiries related to enrollment issues promptly.
- Supported data entry for student information systems to enhance record accuracy.
- Guided students regarding registration deadlines, class selection options, and program requirements.
- Worked closely with advisors to ensure students had appropriate courses for their major and minor needs.
- Processed student records, such as transcripts, enrollment verifications, degree audits, and diplomas.
Work Study - Financial Aide
Montgomery County Community College
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Utilized computer skills to manage and organize various documents.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills to assist non-English speaking students.
- Financial aid processing.
- Facilitated dialogue between staff and learners.
- Addressed student inquiries regarding financial aid concerns.
- Ensured accurate understanding of FAFSA policies and procedures.
- Maintained professional confidentiality.
- Performed data entry tasks using digital systems and physical documents.
- Ensured scholarship information was current in student records.
- Maintained communication with grant and scholarship providers for student support.
- Supported student services by answering inquiries and providing information.
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania12.2008
Skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Administrative tasks
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Customer service experience
- Financial aid processing
- FASFA Knowledge
- Data Entry
- People Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership
- Community service
- Social media management
- Botanical artistry
- Client collaboration
- Marketing strategy
- Website development
- Community engagement
- Volunteer coordination
- Business development
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Business planning
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Issue resolution
- Driven and determined
Accomplishments
- Self taught botanical watercolorist, who specializes in drying florals.
- Commissioned to dry florals for client's wedding, funeral, and other important memories.
- Started my LLC with the proper legal requirements.
- Developed my own website and brand.
- Set up and manages 4 social media accounts.
- Completed Emily Jeffords Making Art Work 12 week course.
- Organized military ministry for spouses who engage, encourage, and equip one another and the community.
- Developed lesson plans each week with our presenter.
- Delegated tasks and jobs to 10 volunteers.
- Helped fundraise for OHF to become a non-profit.
- Formed partnerships with local restaurants to provide meals for our deployed spouse dinners.
- Coordinated deployed spouse dinners once a month.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Pender County School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pender County School District
02.2023 - 11.2023
Director Volunteer
Operation Military Kids Club
01.2022 - 06.2024
Business Owner
Blooming Artistry LLC
09.2020 - Current
Director Volunteer
Operation Hope Front
01.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Registrar
Montgomery County Community College
06.2007 - 08.2009
Work Study - Financial Aide
Montgomery County Community College
09.2005 - 05.2007
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Montgomery County Community College