Eddie Harden
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Freedom School LSS
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
06.2022 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Graphic Designer
SGJ_Designz
02.2019 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter Schools of Minnesota
09.2023 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Pereprofessional
Friendship Academy Of The Arts
08.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Engineering Technician
Amteck
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Community Recreation Leader
City Of St. Paul Parks & Recreations
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Supervised groups of up to 20 children under age 10 from arrival through departure at end of day.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Provided technical assistance to site leader to help coordinate diverse projects.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
Childcare Provider
Carla's Little League Daycare
02.1996 - 03.2020
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Cared for children ages 5 months to 10 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
Teacher's Assistant 2
Wellstone Elementary School
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute - Minnesota
08.2013
High School Diploma -
Saint Paul Central High School
06.2004
Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Office Equipment Operation
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Southside Family Charter School
Charter Schools of Minnesota
09.2023 - 06.2025
Pereprofessional
Friendship Academy Of The Arts
08.2022 - 06.2023
Freedom School LSS
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
06.2022 - Current
Engineering Technician
Amteck
03.2022 - 08.2022
Graphic Designer
SGJ_Designz
02.2019 - Current
Community Recreation Leader
City Of St. Paul Parks & Recreations
12.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant 2
Wellstone Elementary School
12.2017 - 05.2018
Childcare Provider
Carla's Little League Daycare
02.1996 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Paul Central High School
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute - Minnesota
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