Deanna Gorham
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented, I can manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience from the classroom to the business office includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations, and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
4th grade
Moncks Corner, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Implement teaching strategies that cater to individual learning needs of my 10 year old daughter, currently in 4th grader.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, and performance evaluations.
Business Manager
FenceBees LLC
Charleston, SC
05.2024 - Current
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Communicated client priorities, delivering presence and business objectives.
- Processed payroll for all employees.
K-1st Grade Teacher
Crown Leadership Academy
North Charleston, SC
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Promoted self-discovery in children through engagement with academic tasks.
- Designed comprehensive teaching modules aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a productive learning environment consistently.
- Enhanced academic materials for effective learning.
- Respond to the individual needs of students, including special education adjustments.
Theater Instructor, Smarts Discovery Summer Camp
Lancaster County School District (LCSD)
Lancaster, SC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led summer camp sessions on acting fundamentals.
- Evaluated student talent through individual assessments.
- Creating an adaptable lesson plan based on student levels and abilities.
- Developed advanced enunciation and diction skills using improvisation techniques.
- Led students in character development and personality projection exercises.
Teacher, Buford Elementary Gifted and Talented Eagles Program
Lancaster County School District (LCSD)
Lancaster, SC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed all responsibilities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade gifted and talented students.
- Integrated arts and education into daily lessons for gifted students.
- Facilitated an environment enabling children to uncover their individual strengths while working on school tasks.
Accounting Manager/ Bookkeeping
Blueprint Insurance Group
Mount Pleasant, SC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and reconciled business bank accounts
- Process payments
Account Executive
WLTZ First News & THE CW
Columbus, GA
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Plan, maintain, and coordinate integrated media advertising campaigns
- Create plans for clients to ensure growth within the market including: brand awareness, product vision, and successful commercial execution
- Secure monthly contracts and increased overall share on a month to month basis
- Responsible for lead management and new business activities such as client meetings, negotiations, and media plans
- Responsible for order entry and account maintenance for direct and agency business
- Organize company's creative and administrative staff to help produce effective campaigns
Southeast Regional Account Executive
L'Occitane En Provence
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Prepared regular client reports and attending client meetings
- Developed sales and product marketing strategies
- Developed plans for increased product growth
- Retained existing market and wholesale accounts
- Trained on the benefits of the product and ingredients in the products while meeting goals for product growth
Product Marketing Manager
Clinique Cosmetics
Myrtle Beach, SC
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Organized marketing skin care events at wholesale locations in the grand strand area
- Preformed skin care consultations and demonstrated methods of application of various products to the clients
- Explains beneficial properties of preparations and suggests shades or varieties of makeup to suit the clients complexion
Education
Associates - Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCBachelor of Science - Marketing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptable
- Natural leader
- Problem solving
- Strong, creative vision
- Digital marketing
- E-commerce marketing
- Broadcast marketing
- Teaching experience
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
4th grade
08.2024 - Current
Business Manager
FenceBees LLC
05.2024 - Current
K-1st Grade Teacher
Crown Leadership Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Theater Instructor, Smarts Discovery Summer Camp
Lancaster County School District (LCSD)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher, Buford Elementary Gifted and Talented Eagles Program
Lancaster County School District (LCSD)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Accounting Manager/ Bookkeeping
Blueprint Insurance Group
10.2019 - 08.2020
Account Executive
WLTZ First News & THE CW
04.2016 - 09.2017
Southeast Regional Account Executive
L'Occitane En Provence
12.2012 - 03.2014
Product Marketing Manager
Clinique Cosmetics
04.2011 - 05.2012
Associates - Business
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of South Carolina
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