Results-oriented and accomplished professional with solid understanding of various industries. Forward-thinking and resourceful with superior work ethic and good leadership, problem-solving and project management abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Associate Specialist
Comal Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Managed individual students and small groups to develop skills and conduct institutional exercises assigned by the teacher in Pre-K classroom
Maintained administrative records and prepared required reports
Prepared instructional materials and classroom displays
Assumed responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
Kept classroom clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
Assistant Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School
08.2019 - 04.2020
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs
Media Buyer
Haworth Marketing & Media
12.2004 - 09.2010
Estimated, negotiated and scheduled television and radio time for assigned markets
Became a market specialist on all assigned markets
Requested and reviewed station promotional/added value opportunities as per client needs
Gathered competitive information as needed
Checked invoices for fair and equitable rotations and solved discrepancies
Bought radio and television advertising space for multiple clients in 10-15 different markets
Handled multiple projects and several clients at a time successfully and always met tight deadlines
Collaborated with upper management, clients and other personnel regarding media plans and campaigns
Established market goals while incorporating client strategies, preferences and restrictions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications-Public Relations/Advertising
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
English Minor
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-orientated
Strong customer and client services skills
Self-motivated
Strong organizational skills
Paraprofessional certification
Timeline
Educational Associate Specialist - Comal Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher - Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School
08.2019 - 04.2020
Media Buyer - Haworth Marketing & Media
12.2004 - 09.2010
St. Cloud State University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications-Public Relations/Advertising
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