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Christine M. Griebel

Canton,US

Summary

With over 30 years of experience in education and operational management, highly skilled Customer Success Manager. Expertise in database management, operational efficiency, and creative problem-solving. Dedicated to ensuring compliance and fostering a cohesive work environment. Passionate about driving student success through innovative strategies and effective communication.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Operation and Client Support Specialist

Sawmill Trust
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage procurement and inventory of office supplies, ensuring cost-efficiency and availability.
  • Handle phone calls and schedule meetings, enhancing communication and time management.
  • Conduct administrative tasks like filing, copying, and scanning to sustain office efficiency.
  • Provide crucial administrative support, ensuring smooth operations through efficient file management, professional correspondence, and reliable task execution.
  • Streamline procurement processes, reducing office supply costs while maintaining optimal inventory levels for uninterrupted operations.
  • Enhance Board meeting efficiency through meticulous lunch coordination, fostering a productive environment for key decision-makers.
  • Manage sensitive legal client files with utmost precision, ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Facilitate seamless communication across departments by efficiently managing phone calls and scheduling, promoting organizational synergy.
  • Foster cross-departmental synergy through effective communication and scheduling. Support team members in various administrative tasks, enhancing overall efficiency.

Associate Foundation Operations Specialist

Sanford Foundation
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintain and update donor database with precision, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Adapt to dynamic workloads and changing situations, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Manage gift acceptance, processing, and receipting, ensuring IRS compliance. Maintain donor database with precision, adapting to fluctuating workloads.
  • Foster strong relationships with donors and team members. Contribute to a cohesive work environment, supporting the foundation's mission through operational excellence.
  • Develop creative solutions for complex operational challenges. Propose and implement new strategies to enhance donor engagement and streamline workflows.
  • Pioneer creative solutions for operational challenges, streamlining donor engagement processes. Propose and execute novel strategies to enhance foundation efficiency.

Gifted Education Teacher

08.2009 - 05.2023
  • Works effectively with teachers and building administrators in promoting understanding of characteristics and needs of gifted students and helps integrate the gifted program into the overall plan and purpose of the school district
  • Coordinates and participates in identification, assessment, Education Plan development, and deliver of service for eligible students, and serves as a resource to classroom teachers
  • Maintains students records regarding the referral, evaluation and placement process in compliance with district requirements
  • Follows School Board policies and regulations, teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement
  • Participates in building conferences and communicates with parents, according to elementary gifted program guidelines, keeping families informed about their child's progress
  • Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on effective teaching and 'best practices' for gifted learners
  • Establishes a learning climate and classroom management system that promotes orderly behavior of students
  • Utilizes community resources as an extension of the classroom for students
  • Adheres to the direction of the building principal and the Elementary Coordinator and responds to administrative supervision
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or coordinator
  • Developed tailored curricula for gifted students, integrating advanced concepts and creative problem-solving techniques to enhance learning outcomes
  • Partnered with teachers and administrators to promote understanding of gifted students' needs, fostering a supportive educational environment
  • Served as a resource for classroom teachers, providing strategies to effectively engage and challenge gifted learners within mainstream settings
  • Pioneered advanced curricula for gifted students, integrating cutting-edge concepts to elevate learning outcomes and foster intellectual growth
  • Championed innovative teaching techniques aligned with research on effective practices for gifted education, driving continuous improvement in program quality

Cashier/COS/Cell Phone Associate

Sam's Club
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Processed members orders and maintained accuracy
  • Supervised team of cashiers to include training on policies and procedures, selling of upgraded memberships, maintained lockup inventory
  • Processed cell phone purchases, including activating phones and selling of accessories, maintained inventory of cell phone area
  • Created marketing catches for cell phone selling events
  • Managed cashier team, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction through targeted training and supervision of upgraded membership sales
  • Oversaw cell phone inventory, activations, and accessory sales, ensuring accurate stock management and seamless customer transactions
  • Developed creative marketing strategies for cell phone events, driving increased foot traffic and sales conversions
  • Fostered team cohesion by sharing best practices in customer service, enhancing overall department performance
  • Analyzed sales trends to optimize inventory levels, reducing overstock and improving product availability for customers
  • Streamlined cashier operations, enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction through targeted training and supervision of upgraded membership sales

Self-Contained Classroom Teacher (4th grade & 4th/5th Blended)

08.1999 - 05.2009
  • Ability to plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
  • Provide instruction to students by implementing district curriculum while maintaining a strong instructional focus to effective instruction
  • Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
  • Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
  • Provide an effective classroom environment by establishing a well-organized, engaging learning environment
  • Participate in professional development including attending instructional conferences
  • Fostered engaging learning environment, implementing district curriculum while maintaining strong instructional focus for 4th and 5th grade students
  • Conducted ongoing assessments, adapting teaching methods to optimize student learning outcomes in self-contained classroom setting
  • Developed creative instructional tasks aligned with learning goals, promoting student enjoyment and enthusiasm for education
  • Participated in professional development, attending instructional conferences to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational trends
  • Established well-organized classroom structure, effectively balancing curriculum delivery with individual student needs for measurable academic progress
  • Pioneered blended learning strategies in 4th/5th grade classroom, integrating technology to enhance student engagement and academic performance

6th Grade Teacher (Social Studies, Science, Reading and Spelling)

08.1993 - 05.1999
  • Ability to plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
  • Provide instruction to students by implementing district curriculum while maintaining a strong instructional focus to effective instruction
  • Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
  • Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
  • Provide an effective classroom environment by establishing a well-organized, engaging learning environment
  • Participate in professional development including attending instructional conferences
  • Designed engaging curriculum for 6th grade, fostering critical thinking in Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Spelling
  • Implemented interactive learning methods, boosting student engagement and comprehension
  • Analyzed individual student needs to tailor instruction, resulting in improved academic performance
  • Developed data-driven strategies to address learning gaps and enhance overall classroom achievement
  • Pioneered creative teaching techniques, integrating technology and hands-on activities to make complex subjects accessible
  • Introduced project-based learning, sparking curiosity and promoting collaborative skills
  • Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment, addressing diverse learning styles and emotional needs
  • Mentored struggling students, leading to notable improvements in academic confidence and performance
  • Drove curriculum goal achievement through strategic lesson planning and continuous assessment
  • Implemented targeted interventions, resulting in substantial progress in standardized test scores
  • Pioneered interactive learning methods, integrating technology and hands-on activities to enhance student engagement in Social Studies and Science

Education

Master of Science - Technology for Education and Training

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1991

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Procurement Management
  • Database Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Communication Skills
  • Inventory Control
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem Resolution

Additionalinformation

Nominated for Dr. John H. Harris Teacher of the Year, 2023, Nominated for Dr. John H. Harris Teacher of the Year, 2018, Introduction to SEL B, 05/01/20, Introduction to SEL C, 05/01/20, Introduction to SEL C, 06/01/20, SEL in Action A, 06/01/20, SEL in Action B, 07/01/20, SEL in Action C, 07/01/20, SEL in Action D, 08/01/20

Personal Information

Title: Customer Success Manager

References

  • Nicole Groen, Nicole.groen@hotmail.com, (605)214-6004, Sioux Falls School District
  • Denyce Buettner, Denyce.buettner@yahoo.com, (605)321-5527, Sioux Falls School District

Timeline

Operation and Client Support Specialist

Sawmill Trust
01.2024 - Current

Associate Foundation Operations Specialist

Sanford Foundation
08.2023 - Current

Cashier/COS/Cell Phone Associate

Sam's Club
09.2011 - 07.2012

Gifted Education Teacher

08.2009 - 05.2023

Self-Contained Classroom Teacher (4th grade & 4th/5th Blended)

08.1999 - 05.2009

6th Grade Teacher (Social Studies, Science, Reading and Spelling)

08.1993 - 05.1999

Master of Science - Technology for Education and Training

University of South Dakota

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Sioux Falls

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