Aviance N. Cobb
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with two+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
MAJOSTEE MARKETING COMPANY
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Responded to over 200 emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Organized and coordinated weekly conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened 100+ calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Developed and maintained automated alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
French Teacher
BRONZEVILLE SCHOLASTIC INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Instructed three classes of Middle Years Program and two class of Diploma Program in accordance with International Baccalaureate Program
- Equip students with tools needed in order to fulfill IB’s mission, core values, and key characteristics
- Develop unit maps that are creative, innovative, and engage diverse groups of learners
- Create formative and summative assessments that evaluate student achievement and close learning gaps.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Created and executed various daily assignments to prepare 40 students for final exam.
- Served as languages department head and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
French Teacher
WHITING HIGH SCHOOL
Whiting, IN
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Instructed French levels I-IV for students in grades 9-12
- Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction, and differentiation
- Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction
- Increased French enrollment by 75%.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
French Teacher
GARFIELD PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Chicago, IL
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided direct instruction in listening and speaking of French language to more than 300 elementary school students.
- Implemented new ideas and teaching techniques.
- Raised awareness of second-language learning by 99.9%.
- Encouraged student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for 50+ language students
Education
Transition To Teaching - Teacher Education
Taylor University
Upland, IN05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2001
French Certificate - French Language And Literature
La Sorbonne
Paris, FR 05.2000
Skills
- Meeting Agenda Preparation
- Report Distribution
- Video Conferencing Software
- Correspondence and Memos
- Data Research and Compilation
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Executive Schedule Management
- Business Writing
- Social Media Knowledge
- Workflow Improvements
- Curriculum Development
- French Language Fluency
- Immersive Activities
Certification
- Licensed Notary - 03/2026
- Licensed K-12 French Teacher -06/2023
- CPR Certification, 2nd City CPR - 05/2024
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Assistant
MAJOSTEE MARKETING COMPANY
08.2020 - 01.2022
French Teacher
BRONZEVILLE SCHOLASTIC INSTITUTE
09.2016 - 06.2019
French Teacher
WHITING HIGH SCHOOL
08.2013 - 06.2016
French Teacher
GARFIELD PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY
08.2011 - 06.2012
Transition To Teaching - Teacher Education
Taylor University
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
French Certificate - French Language And Literature
La Sorbonne
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