BETHANY PENKALA
Deland,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic recent graduate with a BAS in Business Management and Supervision with Hospitality Concentration. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of business, public education and event planning and training in education. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Business Administration, Executive Assistant , Administrator assistant, event assistant, event coordinator or working in social media engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager Assistant
Florida Autism Center
Lake Mary, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Managed and maintained file system covering expenses, reports and support documentation.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data to assist management in making key decisions.
- Assisted with facility scheduling and customer service.
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Utilized [Software] regularly to complete job tasks, developing advanced proficiency.
- Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Assistant Event Coordinator
Hidden Barn
Apopka, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Developed decor, theme and ambiance for events to satisfy client's vision and budget.
- Coordinated with over vendors and event contributors, caterers and transportation services.
- Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Employment Advisor
Volusia County Schools
Daytona Beach, Fl
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients in all aspects of job search; such as resume preparation, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources, labor market and training resources.
- Coordinated, partnered and made referrals to social service agencies, educational institutes, employers and community resources.
- Provided excellent customer and supportive services.
- Provided career and vocational counseling and interviewed clients to determine eligibility and suitability for training, educational programs, and employment.
- Utilized current labor market information, assessment data, barrier identification to empower customers to reach employment and career goals.
- Promote and develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to employment, with 100 % employed at duration of program.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication between county and partnering agencies including financial and child care to ensure coordinated services for clients.
Paraprofessional
Freedom Elementary School
DeLand, FL
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Daily responsibilities included lesson planning, coordinating and managing student activities, parental and student interactions.
- Completed assessments and reported findings regarding students’ abilities, knowledge and learning progress.
- Regularly demonstrated highly desirable work characteristics such as patience, self-control under difficult and stressful situations, and functioning as a member of a highly inter-dependent educational team.
- Carries to completion in a timely manner, instructional and supportive activities as assigned by the Supervising teacher.
- Work with special education students may include lifting, feeding, and other services.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines.
- Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public.
- Skill in operating microcomputers, word processors and peripheral equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Word.
- Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- 2020 Volusia County Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year.
Extended Day Facilitator Assistant
Freedom Elementary School
DeLand, FL
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Worked in a leadership and management role in the after-school program for elementary-aged students.
- Planned, coordinated and managed daily activities for 150 students and provided direct supervision of other program personnel involved in child care functions.
- Assisted the program manager with weekly payment and financial recordkeeping, program organization and parental communications.
- Exceptional performance in this position was directly responsible for my placement as a full-time Paraprofessional at Freedom Elementary School.
Receptionist
Well-Watered Garden Spa
DeLand, FL
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Primary point of contact for all Spa customers and responsible for in-person customer service, phone-based customer service and general day-to-day office functions.
- Experienced in providing friendly, courteous and helpful service to all customers.
- Responsible for cash handling and payment processing, scheduling, and reporting.
- Regularly able to multitask and complete a wide variety of assigned tasks and duties in a timely and professional manner.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to independently handle over 50 calls each day
Education
B.A.S Degree - Supervision And Management-Hospitality Concentrati
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Deland High School
2015
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Compassion
- Group and individual instruction
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Job Search Training
- Skill Development
- Student records management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Social Media Platforms
- Event Execution
- Multitasking abilities
- Written Communication
Additional Information
Certificates/Awards
· Volusia Council for Exceptional Children’s 2020 Elementary School Paraprofessional of the Year.
· CPR/First Aid Certified
References
Pam Westmoreland- supervisor- prwestmo@volusia.k12.fl.us – (321) 246-3632
Joy Bracero- Supervisor – 286-717-6720
Nancy Ruckert-coworker-NRUCKERT@volusia.k12.fl.us -(386) 216-6929
Jeri Haig-family friend-haigfamily1@yahoo.com-(386)320-4737
Timeline
Operations Manager Assistant
Florida Autism Center
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Event Coordinator
Hidden Barn
10.2021 - Current
Employment Advisor
Volusia County Schools
10.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional
Freedom Elementary School
09.2017 - 10.2020
Extended Day Facilitator Assistant
Freedom Elementary School
09.2016 - 10.2020
Receptionist
Well-Watered Garden Spa
12.2015 - 09.2017
B.A.S Degree - Supervision And Management-Hospitality Concentrati
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Deland High School
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