Elizabeth Glynn
Summary
Dynamic leader with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in event planning at Florida Odyssey of the Mind. Successfully improved training materials adopted at the state level, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills. Committed to fostering teamwork and collaboration while enhancing participant experiences in competitive environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Spontaneous Problem Captain
Florida Odyssey of the Mind-Manatee Region
08.2019 - Current
- Create material for yearly workshops and training at the regional and state level.
- Manage, train, and recruit team of volunteers for yearly regional academic competition of students.
- Assist regional competition director with the regional tournament including creating the tournament schedule, site planning, and tournament set up.
- Improved team training materials with content later adopted at the state level for team training.
Assistant State Spontaneous Problem Captain
Florida Odyssey of the Mind
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Engaged with students, parents, and volunteers from across Florida with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Assisted with overall tournament planning for the Florida state tournament.
- Assisted with the Spontaneous competition portion of the tournament including selecting problems, setup, and overseeing volunteers at the competition.
- Worked with other board members to provide effective assistance for operation of the Florida Odyssey of the Mind program.
Volunteer
Chief Kanim Middle School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported engaging and fun library experience for middle school students.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with middle school students and staff.
- Maintained a clean, and organized environment for students in the library.
- Took over as head library volunteer in second year.
- Maintained library content through selection, ordering, and culling of library materials.
- Improved book fair sales by 100% through new, interactive activities and improved marketing techniques.
- Managed small group of library volunteers.
Volunteer
Wards Creek Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Assisted with special events and programs such as school book fairs.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Assisted kindergarten and first grade students with weekly volunteer reading.
- Volunteer Odyssey of the Mind coach for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.
- Assisted teachers with preparation of classroom activities.
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Metamorphosis
06.1993 - 07.2007
- Created and maintained store website, managed and fulfilled online orders.
- Managed in-store customer requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders, and pricing needs.
- Contributed to successful marketing campaigns by creating eye-catching window displays that drove foot traffic into the store.
- Created and maintained a store newsletter including mailing and management of store customer database.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Teacher for in-store classes of children and adults.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Office Manager
Zak's Furniture
08.1996 - 11.1996
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of client credit applications.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or in-person interaction.
- Managed customer transactions.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling daily transactions.
- Oversaw office staff.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
Office Worker
Zak's Furniture
11.1995 - 08.1996
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict document management protocols.
- Offered superior guest relations by greeting and guiding visitors to staff members.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive assistance and collaboration with colleagues across departments.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Received and processed customer purchase transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX07-1993
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Exceptional communication skills with youth and adults
- Event planning
- Public speaking
- Multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management and attention to detail
- Self motivation and reliability
- Proficiency Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Cashier
Timeline
Assistant State Spontaneous Problem Captain
Florida Odyssey of the Mind
08.2022 - 04.2024
Spontaneous Problem Captain
Florida Odyssey of the Mind-Manatee Region
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Chief Kanim Middle School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Volunteer
Wards Creek Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2016
Office Manager
Zak's Furniture
08.1996 - 11.1996
Office Worker
Zak's Furniture
11.1995 - 08.1996
Retail Sales Merchandiser
Metamorphosis
06.1993 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
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