Ginger Day Emens
Ft. Washington,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and creative skills with over 15 years' experience. Great project development and leadership abilities. Leads special projects, generates reports, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator - Research and Faculty Affairs
University of Pennsylvania – Graduate School of Education
06.2022 - Current
- Assist in development and implementation of faculty development plans including searches, onboarding, appointments, reappointment's, promotions, sabbaticals and retirements
- Manage faculty members tenure tracks; facilitate the tenure process, coordinate meetings with committee members and faculty, organize colloquia, collaborate with the IT Department
- Create and manage searches using Interfolio; monitor applicants, create data sheets for Search Committees
- Coordinate campus visits for search candidates, including travel, interviews, and colloquia
- Obtained excellent feedback from Faculty regarding facilitating successful searches
- Update the Faculty Affairs page on the One Penn GSE website consistently by creating new content and updating current content
- Review and edit dissertations for both EDD and PhD students following University format and APA guidelines
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence - created a Dissertation Webinar - to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Collect, update, and manage data from Faculty that is used in various ways to promote the Graduate School of Education
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Copywriter, Editor, Proofreader
Ginger Day Freelance
09.2020 - Current
- Work closely with clients using my brand guide to discover their voices
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
- Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.
- Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copywriting efforts.
- Supported client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
- Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
- Portfolio includes blogs, website copy, newsletters, nurture emails, social media content, and landing pages.
Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked remotely providing a personalized styling experience for up to 70 clients/fixes per week
- Performed at or above target on weekly quality metrics
- Wrote grammatically correct, professional, personalized and individualized notes for each client
- Suggested styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions
Front Desk Associate
Pure Barre Murrysville
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval
- Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution
Editor
Goddard Systems, Inc
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals
Franchise Business Consultant
Goddard Systems, Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Managed a portfolio of up to 50 schools nationwide
- Reviewed individual schools’ financial statements, sales and enrollment reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Established and implemented franchisor policies, goals, objectives, and procedures conferring with franchisees and GSI employees as necessary
- Consulted individually with franchisees while working collaboratively with the corporate marketing, advertising, and quality assurance team members to increase school profits and enrollment
- Determined school staffing requirements; interviewed, hired, and trained new employees, or oversaw those personnel processes
- Performed annual audits on each school in my portfolio; reviewed and scored all areas of their business
- Analyzed data and developed actionable recommendations to drive growth.
- Developed peer and mentor relationships with small business owners (the franchisees) and conducted in-depth consulting engagements to identify opportunities to enhance owner profitability, growth and performance
- Fostered lasting relationships with franchisees in my assigned territory through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty
- Provided ongoing coaching and motivation to franchisees and management by remaining in contact through use of video conferencing and other available technology
- Utilized required documentation procedures and methods (CRM) to document calls, emails, tasks, documents and notes.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion
- Attended and participated in scheduled departmental and company meetings
Science Teacher
Northside Urban Pathways
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught 7th and 8th grade science to a highly diverse student demographic while promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in the classroom
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support
- Evaluated and graded students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers
- Prepared materials for laboratory activities and course materials such as homework assignments and handouts
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other records
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts, including starting a frog dissection program for the middle school grades
- Encouraged students to take an active role in learning and academic success, including field trips, an earned “Lunch Out” behavior management program, and with the help of UPMC, a program for the female students to educate them on self-care.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Science Instructor
Carnegie Science Center, Educator
12.2004 - 05.2006
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning
- Delivered science lessons to students for Scouting Programs, Sleepovers, Field Trips, and Homeschool Workshops
Adjunct Biology Faculty
Butler County Community College
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on biology
- Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students
- Helped students better understand text through lectures, discussions and assignments.
- Compiled materials for laboratory activities and prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, handouts, and examinations
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions
- Supervised students’ laboratory work
- Evaluated and graded students’ classwork, laboratory work, assignments, and papers
- Maintained students’ attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Supported students seeking careers in biology by advising on educational and vocational choices.
Biology Teacher
Piscataway School District
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Taught Biology to students in 9th grade in a highly diverse student demographic
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning
- Established positive and encouraging relationships with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science
- Provided extra help to students in need before school, after school, or during their lunch
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
Instructor
Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Increased student participation via engaging science lessons and hands-on activities
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices
- Students learned about the bay, beach, salt marsh, and all their inhabitants
- Students worked independently and in groups in a fun summer camp setting
Education
Master of Education -
Duquesne University
2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Stockton University
2000
Skills
- Managing Schedules
- Document Management
- Report Generation
- Project Management
- Written and Oral Communications
Timeline
Coordinator - Research and Faculty Affairs
University of Pennsylvania – Graduate School of Education
06.2022 - Current
Copywriter, Editor, Proofreader
Ginger Day Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
03.2019 - 01.2021
Front Desk Associate
Pure Barre Murrysville
08.2016 - 05.2019
Editor
Goddard Systems, Inc
12.2009 - 12.2011
Franchise Business Consultant
Goddard Systems, Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2009
Science Teacher
Northside Urban Pathways
08.2005 - 06.2006
Adjunct Biology Faculty
Butler County Community College
01.2005 - 08.2005
Science Instructor
Carnegie Science Center, Educator
12.2004 - 05.2006
Biology Teacher
Piscataway School District
08.2001 - 12.2001
Instructor
Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences
06.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Education -
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Stockton University
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