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Connie Ledford

Signal Mountain,TN
Connie Ledford

Summary

I am a "people person" and passionate about providing resources for children to succeed with their education. Because my business and life experience is eclectic I feel very confident that I could relate with and provide excellent service to your present and future clients.

I homeschooled 2 children for 12 years and loved every minute of it! We utilized many tools including in person and online tutors. I have personally witnessed the great value of regular weekly sessions as well as strategic tutoring for specific tests.

Overview

44
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-employeed
Chattanooga, TN

Legal Interpreter for Federal Government
08.1998 - Current

Job overview

  • Established business by cold calling judges and attorneys.
  • Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances, dependability and fair billing practices.
  • Translated verbal statements into written documents accurately and promptly.
  • Interpreted conversations between attorneys, clients, witnesses and other parties involved in the legal process.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information related to cases.
  • Communicated effectively with individuals who had limited English proficiency about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
  • Served as an impartial interpreter for both sides in civil disputes or criminal proceedings.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to interpreting practices in order to stay current on best practices.
  • Explained technical terms used in legal documents such as contracts or pleadings in plain language for non-English speaking individuals.
  • Ensured that all translations were performed accurately according to established guidelines.

Self-employeed
Signal Mountain, TN

Successful Homeschool Mom of 2
11.2023 - 11.2027

Job overview

  • Promoted a sense of personal accomplishment and accountability with my children.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions involving a multitude of programs, books and special projects.
  • Worked successfully with diverse groups of parenta and children to accomplish goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership and goal oriented objectives by continously making improvements with our school.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
  • Identified needs of children, homelife and family promptly and efficiently while managing outside part time job.
  • Motivated and encouraged children to set educational and professional goals.

TLC Catering
Chattanooga, TN

Owner/Operator
01.2000 - 12.2004

Job overview

  • Devised and implemented marketing strategies to attract new clients.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
  • Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
  • Organized events such as trade shows or conferences in order to promote brand awareness.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
  • Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
  • Calculated net income and adjusted strategies to increase income and bottom-line profits.

Tropical Landscaping
Sosua, RD, TX

Owner/Operator
11.1983 - 12.1990

Job overview

  • Outside sales in the Dominican Republic.
  • As an American creating and developing a business in a third world Latin country overcame many obstacles.
  • Recognized need for professional landscaping business and implemented all necessary ingredients for success.
  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
  • Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
  • Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability

Education

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Some College (No Degree) from Psychology

University Overview

  • Major in [Subject]

TN Technology University
Cookeville, TN

Some College (No Degree) from Psychology

University Overview

State of TN Interpreter Training
Nashville, TN

State Qualified Interpreter from Interpreting

University Overview

Skills

Many years of self employment representing diverse companies and marketing products to a wide variety of clientele

12 years of successfully homeschooling 2 children utilizing many tools including online and in person tutors

Timeline

Successful Homeschool Mom of 2
Self-employeed
11.2023 - 11.2027
Owner/Operator
TLC Catering
01.2000 - 12.2004
Legal Interpreter for Federal Government
Self-employeed
08.1998 - Current
Owner/Operator
Tropical Landscaping
11.1983 - 12.1990
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Some College (No Degree) from Psychology
TN Technology University
Some College (No Degree) from Psychology
State of TN Interpreter Training
State Qualified Interpreter from Interpreting

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