Gail I. Parsons
Berwick,PA
Summary
Passionate Leader
Polished professional skilled at training employees with exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Experienced in overseeing all facets of front store/front office facing and back-end operations. Familiar with motivating and training a range of personalities to effectively build consensus and achieve operational targets. Experienced with clients from customers, students, and parents of various backgrounds through lawyers, political representatives, companies and businesses in various professions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
PDE Certifications
Work History
Store Manager
Dollar General
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Implement Interviewing & Hiring Processes of Staff
- Schedule & Implement Training, Guidance, & Evaluation of Staff
- Schedule Staff/Complete Time Adjustments/Payroll
- Implement Receiving Procedures & Documentation of Product via Trucks, Vendors, Dropships
- Stock, Inventory, and Monitor Expiration Dates of Products
- Cash Accountability (Operating Registers, Cash Exchanges, Bank Deposits, Change Fund, Opening/Ending Tills, Pick ups/Drops, etc.)
- Clean & Set/Reset Shelves According to Company Planograms
- Analyze Shrink Data / Develop & Implement Shrink Reduction Plan
- Maintain & Analyze Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reports
- Maintain a Clean, Clutter free, & Organized Store
- Document Shrink Transactions (Refunds, Returns, Damages, Register Aborts, Item Voids)
- Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues
- Ensure the Safety of All Individuals in the Store
- Customer Service & Satisfaction (Greet, Offer Assistance, Engage in Conversation, Show Gratitude)
Assistant Principal
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Bloomsburg
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinate Standardized Testing (PSATs, ASVAB, NOCTI, Keystone)
- Develop & Implement Student Handbook
- Maintain Employee Attendance Records/Absence Requests
- Contact, Schedule, and Assist Substitutes
- Coordinate Student Admissions Processes & Events (applications, analyze data, registrations, recruitment, & retention)
- Supervise Student Services (guide & evaluate secretary, counselors, & operations)
- Review, Revise, Schedule, Advertise & Lead Events: Freshman Orientation, Summer School, Open House, Parent Night, Senior Awards
- Participate in Interviewing & Hiring Processes of Faculty & Staff
- Supervise, Assist, Guide & Evaluate Faculty & Staff
- Research, Develop, & Schedule Professional Development for Faculty & Staff
- Manage Student Discipline (Process discipline referrals, interview parties involved, conduct investigations, review video & audio footage, contact parents, coordinate with local law enforcement, implement search procedures, monitor suspensions & detentions, present evidence & documentation of expulsion referrals to the JOC)
- Review, Reference & Revise School Policies
- Attend & Participate in staff meetings, board meetings, department meetings, athletic events, banquets, dances)
- Lead & Oversee all aspects of the Student Assistance Program
- Assist the Principal & Director with the overall functions and operations of the school
- Communicate via multiple platforms with all stakeholders
- Ensure the Safety & Well being of all individuals on school grounds
- Help students
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Spanish Teacher
Bloomsburg High School
Bloomsburg
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Manage Classroom Procedures & Student Expectations
- Develop and Implement Lesson Plans
- Facilitate Student Acquisition & Utilization of Information
- Develop and Evaluate Assessments; Provide Feedback
- Communicate with Parents, Counselors, Administration
- Maintain Accurate Records & Documentation
Spanish Teacher
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Bloomsburg
09.2004 - 07.2016
- Manage Classroom Procedures & Student Expectations
- Develop & Implement Lesson Plans
- Facilitate Student Acquisition & Utilization of Information
- Develop & Evaluate Assessments; Provide Feedback
- Communicate with Parents, Counselors, Administration
- Maintain Accurate Records & Documentation
Spanish Teacher
Keystone National H.S
Bloomsburg
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Manage Correspondence
- Communicate with & Assist Independent Study Students
- Evaluate Assessments
Food Service Aide /Nutrition Clerk
Berwick Area Hospital
Berwick
11.1996 - 06.2005
- Develop Menus
- Prepare and Serve Meals
- Track & Organize Patient Diets
- Other Clerical Duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2002
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Bloomsburg University
12.2008
Master of Education - Leadership
Bloomsburg University
05.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Department Oversight
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Staff Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Assignment Delegation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Training Management
- Performance Assessment
- Administrative Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Decision Making
- Records Organization and Management
- Cost Reduction
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Calendar Management
- Money Handling
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Needs Assessment
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Special Promotions Planning
- Customer Relations
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Word Processing
- Information Security
- Database Maintenance
- Financial Statement Review
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Optimization
Certification
PDE - Spanish K-12
PDE - Educational Supervision
PDE - Principal K-12
Student Assistance Program
CPR administration
Narcan administration
EpiPen administration
Stop the Bleed
Passive Restraint
Additional Information
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean’s List
- Cambridge’s Who’s Who of Professional Women
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Live by the golden rule. Keep life simple. Do your best.
I don't live in fear, regret or the world of what if
Gail Parsons
Timeline
Store Manager
Dollar General
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
07.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Principal
Columbia-Montour AVTS
07.2016 - 06.2020
Spanish Teacher
Bloomsburg High School
08.2014 - 07.2016
Spanish Teacher
Keystone National H.S
04.2011 - 12.2011
Spanish Teacher
Columbia-Montour AVTS
09.2004 - 07.2016
Food Service Aide /Nutrition Clerk
Berwick Area Hospital
11.1996 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Bloomsburg University
Master of Education - Leadership
Bloomsburg University
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