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Deb Durham

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic. Skilled in identifying areas of focus, planning and implementing training programs, and managing communication between trainers and participants. Offering fifteen years of related experience. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Operator

Catalent Biologics
Bloomington, IN
03.2021 - Current
  • Works effectively as a member of vial filling team to achieve production goals using Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Organizes work to meet production goals - retrieve components and equipment from CNC/staging areas, create labels for EMS plates in LIMS, ensure that batch record pages are arranged to maximize efficiency during production.
  • Maintains compliance in training on current versions of SOPs and company policies. Is proactive regarding completing Performance Based Assessments and instructor-led training modules.


Substitute Teacher

Monroe County Community School Corporation
Bloomington, IN
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skill
  • Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standard.
  • Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.

Sales Manager /Training Specialist

Borders Books, Inc.
Chicago, IL
11.2003 - 03.2009
  • Monitored media, entertainment news, and customer buying trends to create dynamic merchandise displays to drive sales and achieve sales goals.
  • Developed and implemented district-wide sales training program for temporary employees to ensure consistent excellence in service during holiday buying season.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies. Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Traveled on special assignment to new stores across the country to train staff in Borders store procedures and best practices, and to introduce them to the company's values and vision.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

University Of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Classroom expertise
  • Employee training
  • Training material development

Timeline

Manufacturing Operator

Catalent Biologics
03.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Monroe County Community School Corporation
08.2017 - 03.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of California Riverside
10.2015 - 06.2016

Sales Manager /Training Specialist

Borders Books, Inc.
11.2003 - 03.2009

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

University Of California, Riverside

Bachelor of Arts - English

Columbia College Chicago