D’Ann Marie Blatt
LAS VEGAS,NV
Summary
Purpose-driven professional seeking to contribute both skills and heart to a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. Known for professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate toward shared goals. Eager to join a team of like-minded, passionate individuals committed to meaningful impact.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Revision Specialist
American Greetings
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2021 - Current
- Mentoring, training, and supporting merchandisers.
- Territory Support Specialist managing employees and accounts in the absence of Field Managers as needed.
- Complete store revisions and remodels safely and efficiently.
- Ongoing communication and coordination with store leadership.
- Regularly monitor store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking, and rotating merchandise.
- Interacting with customers to increase revenue.
- Developing in-store product placement designs to optimize sales.
Business Manager
Founders Academy of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
2014 - 2022
- Coordinated human resources operations, including employment offers, onboarding, payroll, benefits coordination, and employer compliance requirements for 80 employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for staff and business operations.
- Collaborated with governing board members and school administration.
- Promoted safe work practices and ensured OSHA compliance.
- Managed A/P and A/R for state compliance and transparency.
- Established annual budgets and monitored spending with data analysis.
- Worked in a team to develop an on-site before and after school program.
- Assisted in the construction and development of new school locations.
Operations Manager
Lit’l Scholar Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
1999 - 2014
- Oversaw daily operations of six locations.
- Supervised 60 direct employees and 100 indirect employees.
- Designed and optimized marketing campaigns and community events to increase enrollment and build community partnerships.
- Designated media spokesperson for marketing, crisis response, and resolving customer complaints to maintain the organization’s reputation.
- Managed all human resources activities, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, terminating, mentoring, administering pay, benefits, worker’s compensation, unemployment, leave of absence, and performance evaluations.
- Developed and enforced company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governing entities, best practices, and alignment with objectives.
- Administered A/R functions and government subsidies with precision.
- Identified savings through auditing processes, payroll, and supply usage.
- Taught early childhood educators as a Nevada Registry-approved trainer and developed an age-appropriate curriculum for children from six weeks to 12 years.
Education
Certified Life Coach -
International Association of Professions Career College
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Strategic Communication
University of Arizona Global Campus
08-2022
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Event planning and execution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Human resources knowledge
Timeline
Training Revision Specialist
American Greetings
09.2021 - Current
Business Manager
Founders Academy of Las Vegas
2014 - 2022
Operations Manager
Lit’l Scholar Academy
1999 - 2014
Certified Life Coach -
International Association of Professions Career College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Strategic Communication
University of Arizona Global Campus