Christine Thorndill
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2014 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Marketing Manager.
ServiceMaster Restore
Traverse City, MI
07.2014 - 01.2023
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
- Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions..
- Maintained high level of understanding of industry standards and trends.
Sales Representative
TDS Telecommunications
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
Natural Food and Supplements Distributor Sales Rep
Blooming Prairie Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2005 - 01.2008
- Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
- Delivered demonstrations at client sites to promote benefits and support new product launches.
- Supported product development by offering client feedback regarding needs and change requests.
- Stayed abreast of industry changes and trends, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.t
- Achieved agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.q
- Traveled extensively to client sites, working closely with product users to identify up-selling opportunities
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue and facilitated sales.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.q
- Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.qq
- Managed sales plan activities, promotions, and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.q
- Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.qqq
- Grew business sales by [Number]% through effective cross-selling, exceptional customer service and cold calling.q
- Brought in new customers and retained base through proactive management of individual needs and development of robust [Type] solutions.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Communications
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI03.1987
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Managment
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Student Needs Assessments
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- School Community Relations
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Class Reading
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Behavior Management
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Common Core
- Emotional Support
- Social Behaviors
Timeline
Marketing Manager.
ServiceMaster Restore
07.2014 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
01.2014 - Current
Sales Representative
TDS Telecommunications
11.2008 - 01.2012
Natural Food and Supplements Distributor Sales Rep
Blooming Prairie Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Communications
Grand Valley State University