Dana Benavides
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Barnes & Noble Education, where I spearheaded initiatives that significantly increased sales and market share. Expert in operations management and team training, I excel in building cohesive teams and fostering environments that encourage growth and high performance. My strategic planning and problem resolution skills have consistently enhanced business growth and student, parent, and faculty loyalty.
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Aide
Odyssey Charter High School
01.2025 - Current
- Supporting students in navigating curriculum-focused tasks.
- Assist in meeting and maintaining minutes and goals for each student.
- provide assistance to SPED teacher as needed.
- Assisted in the management of student-led clubs: choir, anime, and drama. Encouraged student participation through well-coordinated events for each club. Provided strategic advice for club initiatives to drive student interest and activity. Facilitated collaboration among diverse groups within choir, anime, and drama.
General Manager
Barnes & Noble Education
11.2001 - 11.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with faculty, students, parents, vendors, and campus partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication by introducing new project management tool, leading to more efficient project completion.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2004
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team training and development
Timeline
SPED Aide
Odyssey Charter High School
01.2025 - Current
General Manager
Barnes & Noble Education
11.2001 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University