Ann Gauger
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Accomplished Business Owner/Operator at Caprock Family Farms, adept in small business operations and fostering strong customer relations. Demonstrated success in personnel management and business process optimization, enhancing profitability and customer satisfaction. Proven track record in educational roles, significantly improving student outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Caprock Family Farms
02.2020 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Successfully managed a team of employees, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements for materials/services needed for daily operations.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying informed on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining operational processes and implementing new technologies.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Teacher
New Home ISD
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Teacher
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
09.2009 - 05.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Brownfield Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- 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.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1997
Skills
- Small business operations
- Sales tactics
- Personnel Management
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Marketing expertise
- Business process optimization
- Operations Management
- Human Resources
- Strategic Marketing
- E-commerce strategy
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Caprock Family Farms
02.2020 - Current
Teacher
New Home ISD
08.2017 - 12.2019
Teacher
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
09.2009 - 05.2017
Teacher
Brownfield Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University