David Askew
Peoria,IL
Summary
I learned valuable skills while serving our country with the United States Air Force that I try to instill in all of the children that I teach. I teach integrity and life skills alongside the curriculum that I present. I have been honored to teach special education at a local school district where I managed to help students with emotional disabilities cope with their personal trauma and be successful in a classroom with their general education peers. I also helped every class that I have taught meet their annual goals for the district and state.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Peoria School District
08.2015 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Restaurant Manager
5th Quarter
04.2010 - 07.2015
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Owner/Operator
Quiznos Subs
05.2001 - 03.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Process Manager
Peoria Rescue Ministries
04.1996 - 05.2000
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments
- Evaluated corporate business processes to align outcomes with strategic goals and corporate vision
- Conducted focus groups, surveys and feedback sessions to gather input from stakeholders
- Gathered and analyzed large amounts of data to determine improvement projections
- Analyzed steps of activities to discern existence of business processes for formalization
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Promoted change through positive promotion, benefits demonstration and interactive approach
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Senior Cost Accountant
Komatsu
08.1990 - 05.1995
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Updated general ledger with latest entries
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses
- Gathered, analyzed and reported financial information
- Performed financial reporting, trend analysis and process improvement support
- Designed monthly and annual budgets design, labor and manufacturing
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation
- Conducted product inventories for clients' products and translated findings into detailed financial reports
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation
- Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters
- Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs
- Streamlined production system of accounting products, analyzing points of production to increase overall efficiency and product sales
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Accounting -
Eureka College
Associate of Arts - Accounting Veteran
Western Oklahoma State College
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United States Air Force
1988
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Tutoring
- Classroom Observation
Accomplishments
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
Timeline
Teacher
Peoria School District
08.2015 - Current
Restaurant Manager
5th Quarter
04.2010 - 07.2015
Owner/Operator
Quiznos Subs
05.2001 - 03.2010
Process Manager
Peoria Rescue Ministries
04.1996 - 05.2000
Senior Cost Accountant
Komatsu
08.1990 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts Accounting -
Eureka College
Associate of Arts - Accounting Veteran
Western Oklahoma State College
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United States Air Force