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Carissa Iverson

Langdon,ND

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner /Small Business Owner

The Howls Pet Boutique
Langdon, ND
07.2017 - Current
  • Organized to vend at trade shows and conferences.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Created pet items for business and was sole proprietor in project execution, phase progress, workmanship, to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue, including creating working business website.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within budget limits.

Preschool Teacher

St. Alphonsus School
Langdon , ND
08.2012 - 07.2017
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.

Computer Technology Teacher

St. Alphonsus School
Langdon, ND
08.2008 - 05.2017
  • Developed and implemented computer technology curriculum for students at all grade levels.
  • Maintained records of student progress, attendance and grades.
  • Coordinated with colleagues from other departments to ensure alignment between curricula objectives and state standards.
  • Incorporated multimedia elements into lessons such as video clips or interactive games.
  • Taught internet safety tips and online etiquette.
  • Conducted student assessments to measure progress and growth.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
12-2001

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget creation
  • Social media marketing
  • Sales strategy
  • Event planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Business development

Certification

ND Educator License License Number: 000058988

Affiliations

  • Local 4H leader
  • County 4H council President 2023- Present

Timeline

Owner /Small Business Owner

The Howls Pet Boutique
07.2017 - Current

Preschool Teacher

St. Alphonsus School
08.2012 - 07.2017

Computer Technology Teacher

St. Alphonsus School
08.2008 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead