Darienne Nez
Tuba City,Az
Summary
Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales retail industry. Highly motivated and experienced educator and business owner that is passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
To'ahani Fashions
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Biology Teacher
Tuba City Unified School District
03.2018 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
Veterinarian Assistant
Adrienne Ruby, Rez Vet
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
- Scheduled appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained inventory to maximize office productivity.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for animals.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Environmental Education Outreach Program
Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented family geared public education programs and related materials.
- Coordinated virtual programs, field trips, workshops and interpretive programs.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations in support of educational programs.
- Communicated with groups and individuals of diverse ages, interests and perspectives using appropriate language and hands-on and online skills.
- Managed and conducted analysis of educational outreach activities and verified adherence to policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
NASA Research Intern
Northern Arizona University NASA Space Grant
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Designed and implemented a project to test the impacts of dissolved CO2 in extreme environments and co-related those conditions with the impacts of climate change
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
- Managed, prepared and manipulated extensive databases.
Affairs Intern
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.
- Assisted in writing and editing Presidents Obama’s Recommendations of Natural Resources an Agriculture Subgroup of State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience
- Prepared regular briefing materials for Chairwomen Karen Diver that addressed the Task Force’s questions and any other issues Chairwomen Diver requested of the Task Force
- Regular teleconferences with Chairwomen Karen Diver and the GLIFWC staff to discuss questions of the Task Force
- Stayed up-to-date on climate change studies and analysis.
Office Assistant
Coalmine Canyon Chapter, Coalmine
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05.2016
Skills
- Certified to Teach Science
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Surveillance Systems
- Compliance Requirements
- Fashion Events
- Small Business Sales Transactions
- Continuous Education
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Business Leadership
Timeline
Small Business Co-Owner
To'ahani Fashions
01.2019 - Current
Biology Teacher
Tuba City Unified School District
03.2018 - Current
Veterinarian Assistant
Adrienne Ruby, Rez Vet
04.2016 - 01.2018
NASA Research Intern
Northern Arizona University NASA Space Grant
08.2014 - 05.2015
Environmental Education Outreach Program
Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals
06.2014 - 09.2017
Affairs Intern
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
06.2014 - 08.2014
Office Assistant
Coalmine Canyon Chapter, Coalmine
08.2012 - 08.2012
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Arizona University