Beverly Burkett
Applicant- Vice President Of Education Department : Misson Services
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
- Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance Goodwill's Mission Services.
Perceptive VP of Education, dedicated to maintaining and strengthening administrative duties, regarding education programming finances and coinciding program databases. Likewise, working with resource development on funding streams and grant management for educational programs, I can ensure program management is achieving program needs and key benchmarks. I will support Goodwill's Mission Services education programs to create pathways for all individuals to access education and training and the individual will transition into sustainable careers. Moreover, overseeing the operations of the Goodwill A-STEP (Academic Support Through the Employment Process) program, Take Stock in Children Duval and Putnam Counties program, Mission Services internal employee training and certification programs and other contracted educational programming through city and state is an opportunity that I have cultivated. Furthermore,
working with the Chief Mission Officer as well as community leaders to ensure success of existing programs and to identify new opportunities to enhance Goodwill's mission services creating a long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Over the years, I have engaged in numerous engagements and events being a Public Speaker for various events either as a participant with the organization, previous employment, and or requested as a invited guess speaker for training events, a Guess Speaker, T.V. Cooking Host for local station, or POP-UP Information Booths.
Enthusiastic to attain the position VP of Education for Goodwill Industries of North Florida. I am eager to contribute to the team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of position requirements skills: Communication- ie Public Speaking/Dale Carnegie Graduate, Collaboration - Retail Management, Teacher, and/or group organizations, Customer Focus- ie Retail Management, School communication with parents, Directing Others- Retail management,and School Environment, Well Organized and able to adjust to change-Retail Management, School and Life, Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point- Retail Management and School Classroom and Personal Environment and motivated to learn, grow and excel with Goodwill Industries of North Florida. In conclusion,as VP of Education, with over 30+years of successful experience in Management, Public Speaking and communicating with government officials, non-profits, interviewed, hire, trained, motivate individuals from all walks of life, accepting people were they are in Life this is who I am.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Disabilities Support Services
Bridgeport Consultant Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, documents, tracked expenses , and maintained detailed database records to ensure smooth operation.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards update on work related assistance for person with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with businesses and local agencies to meet the needs for recipient's goals, plan and implemented support services.
- Strengthened natural and community supports services, that provided diversify strategies beyond generic resources from established non-profits to meet the recipient's goal, plan.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Duval County Public School District/Kelly Services
Jacksonville, FL
08.2002 - 06.2019
Classroom Assignment:
CTE-Career, Business/Office Education, Family and Consumer, Biology, Language Arts, Law Studies, and Music.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations and Retail
Stein Mart Department Stores
Jacksonville, FL
01.1994 - 02.1999
- Managed HRS-Recruited, hired and trained,evaluated, employees, aimed at building high-functioning team focused on stock management, visual merchandising and general store operations.
- Oversaw and managed store operation and store improvements projects, including Loss Prevention Division by closely monitoring inventory and vigilant security procedures.
- Managed and reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
UNIVERSY oF TENNESSEE
Knoxville, TN 05.1980 - 03.1986
Skills
Customer Service
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheet Software Proficiency
Data Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Director of Disabilities Support Services
Bridgeport Consultant Corporation
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Duval County Public School District/Kelly Services
08.2002 - 06.2019
Assistant Store Manager of Operations and Retail
Stein Mart Department Stores
01.1994 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
UNIVERSY oF TENNESSEE
05.1980 - 03.1986