Danielle Bourgeois
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
A dynamic and passionate educator with a proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment and facilitating academic growth. Dedicated to inspiring students to reach their full potential by implementing engaging lesson plans, personalized instruction, and innovative teaching strategies. Committed to creating inclusive classrooms where all learners feel valued and supported in their educational journey. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset enable effective partnerships with students, colleagues, and parents to promote student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
12.2022 - Current
- Teach grade school levels from transitional kindergarten - fifth grade.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Sales Representative
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
02.2007 - Current
- Recognized by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits as one of the top salesperson in the Detroit Metro area
- Strong ability to source and close well established prosperous country clubs on new products for full distribution
- Developed customer-centric solutions that were highly profitable: convinced prestige account to purchase certain types of wine by demonstrating profit difference between house pours and previously bought wine labels
- Consistently demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills to build customer rapport, by attaining new accounts through careful attention to customer needs and consistent visits
- Currently manage sales, distribution and merchandising for 75 accounts in the Detroit Metro area with an annual revenue of $1 million dollars
- Was able to bring a deteriorating territory previously hampered by poor sales representation to a territory now flourishing and more competitive than any other territory within Great Lakes Wine & Spirits’ district.
Private Instructor
Danielle's Pitching Instruction
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Encouraged self-directed learning by assigning research projects that required independent exploration of course-related topics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends and best practices in education.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Sales Representative
K&L Distributing
10.2003 - 11.2004
- Complete on average of a 120 scheduled account calls per week
- Identify customer goals and concerns, and look for possible opportunities to increase revenue
- Develop valuable professional relationships with regulating agencies, advertising & promotion, sales & product delivery, and customer relations
- Discuss the client’s needs and suggest how their merchandise or services can exceed their current level of profit
- Track advertisements in trade journals, participate in trade shows and conferences, and visit potential clients unannounced
- Present strong account relationship within target retailers, expand key account base for each market, and actively make sales presentations in support of Budgeted Goals
- Increased downtown sales by 17% (2003) first year in territory and also took territory from declining sales to positive growth in first year resulting in promotion to top territory in downtown Seattle.
Contemporary Marketing Representative
ANHESUER-BUSCH INC.
07.2000 - 08.2003
- Implemented relevant sales promotion programs, conducted sampling sessions for various Anheuser-Busch products and communicated Quality & Freshness to consumers
- Maintained and built strong retail relationships through execution of innovative bar promotions
- Sold new package & draught placements, communicated A-B’s Quality & Freshness story, as well as aggressively merchandised with creative, contemporary themes and permanent Point-of-Sale required
- Executed regional special events and programs
- Assisted in execution of various events with organizations, promoters and venues
- Communicated retailer & consumer comments to wholesalers concerning competitive activity and market trends and intensified call frequency on key contemporary adult club & high-end accounts
Education
B.S. Sociology -
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01.2000
Skills
- Honest and Dependable
- Instructional Design
- Classroom Management
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Competence
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Organization and Time Management
- Passion for Teaching and Learning
Certification
- Certification Substitute teaching short-term and long-term. El Dorado County Office of Education - [2023]
Timeline
Teacher
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
12.2022 - Current
Private Instructor
Danielle's Pitching Instruction
01.2012 - 01.2015
Sales Representative
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
02.2007 - Current
Sales Representative
K&L Distributing
10.2003 - 11.2004
Contemporary Marketing Representative
ANHESUER-BUSCH INC.
07.2000 - 08.2003
B.S. Sociology -
University of Oregon
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