Denise Bohde
Bartow,FL
Summary
I am a former educator and current business owner with a passion for my community. I love Polk County so much that I returned after living in Georgia for two decades. I am a valuable team member with a strong work ethic. I am an enthusiastic and persistent leader with strong communication skills. My warm, friendly and eager personality enjoys collaborating and bringing people together. In my current position, I foster public private partnerships on a daily basis. I love to motivate, and grow. I'm an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have always had a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and I would love to be considered for the position of Community Liaison for Polk County Schools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Bartow Economic Development Council
02.2022 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Facilitated communication between departmental teams and stakeholders to build consensus.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Liaison between local businesses, local government and the Central Florida Development Council.
Sales Associate
WWBF Radio
01.2020 - Current
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- "Shopper" Morning Show host once a week 9-10am
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
Realtor
360 Perspective Partners
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes and investment properties by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Completed property walkthrough before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Managed contracts, residential and commercial, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Communicated and Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Lakeland
01.2017 - 01.2019
P.E. Paraprofessional
Polk County Schools
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials and set up work areas.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teachers manage car loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked P.E. area.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Realtor
Coldwell Banker-Johns Creek Atlanta
01.2015 - 01.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Forsyth County Board Of Education
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Coached students on "Character Ed" and "No Bully Zone"
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught "Etiquette" class.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Was the "Push-in" teacher for Autistic Students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators and grade level teams on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University Of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2020
Skills
- Negotiation
- Charitable Donations
- Mission and Vision
- Attention to Quality and Detail
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
I am a Polk County Historical Commissioner for District 2, appointed by the BoCC.
Graduated from Leadership Bartow, May 2023.
Current Boards: Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, Main Street Bartow, Bartow Community Healthcare Foundation, Polk County Historical Association.
Member of: Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Bartow, Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce and Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dancing, won the Polk County Education Foundation Dance competition in 2022.
Dancing has been a passion of mine for my whole life. Teaching and children has also been a passion of mine since high school. So, Last year I saw an opportunity to dance competitively and to raise money for the Polk Education Foundation. My friend and I were actually the first two females allowed to compete together as partners, and we won! We also worked very hard at raising money, and we placed first in fundraising. Hoping this year we are called back to MC the event .
Timeline
President
Bartow Economic Development Council
02.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
WWBF Radio
01.2020 - Current
Realtor
360 Perspective Partners
01.2019 - Current
P.E. Paraprofessional
Polk County Schools
08.2017 - 12.2017
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Lakeland
01.2017 - 01.2019
Realtor
Coldwell Banker-Johns Creek Atlanta
01.2015 - 01.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Forsyth County Board Of Education
08.2008 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University Of North Georgia
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