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Dawn Parsons

South Charleston,WV

Summary

Microsoft Office Software Certifications

Experienced at creating and maintaining Websites and designs

Can type over 1200 wpm

Certified in Electrical and Carpentry

Several Nutrition Certifications

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owned Business

Wandering Wind Meadery
Charleston, WV
09.2019 - 01.2025
  • Developed and implemented production processes for mead creation, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain operations for raw materials and finished products.
  • Oversaw marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement through social media platforms, including Web Design and management
  • Established training programs and hired new staff, fostering a knowledgeable workforce in mead production and sales techniques.
  • Conducted financial analysis to track sales trends and adjust pricing strategies accordingly to maximize profitability.
  • Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients, enhancing product offerings and sustainability practices.
  • Maintained compliance with health regulations, ensuring operational safety standards were met consistently across the facility, and liscensing.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.

Teacher

Mountaineer Montessori School
Charleston, WV
2015 - 2019
  • Developed individualized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
  • Implemented Montessori principles to foster independent learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
  • Organized classroom activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Assessed student performance through ongoing evaluations and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Construction/interior Design

Responsible Rennovations, LLC
Charleston, WV
2011 - 2015
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Ran Summer Program

Discovery Kingdom
Charleston, WV
2008 - 2010

Coordinated logistics for field trips, arranging transportation and scheduling diverse educational events.

Planned daily activities and curriculum when in the home location that would include and entertain ages 4-14.

Directed children and provided emotional and medical care as needed.

Communicated with parents and provided feedback where relevant and beneficial.

Contacted local businesses to arrange programming for the Daycare group up attend and negotiated costs.

Data Conversation Operator

USPS
Charleston, WV
2003 - 2008
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and productivity targets.
  • Viewed data and converted it to code

Education

Psychology With Biology - Experimental Research in Neurobiology

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
05.2026

Skills

  • Web design and management
  • Small and large scale business operations
  • Project estimation and management
  • Staff hiring, scheduling, and payroll
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Financial management
  • Regulatory compliance including Liscensing and taxes
  • Crisis management
  • Competitive analysis
  • Type 1200 wpm

Certification

Certified in Office Software

Certified in Nutrition

Certified in Carpentry

Certified in Electrical

Timeline

Owned Business

Wandering Wind Meadery
09.2019 - 01.2025

Teacher

Mountaineer Montessori School
2015 - 2019

Construction/interior Design

Responsible Rennovations, LLC
2011 - 2015

Ran Summer Program

Discovery Kingdom
2008 - 2010

Data Conversation Operator

USPS
2003 - 2008

Psychology With Biology - Experimental Research in Neurobiology

West Virginia State University