Greta Cheney
Bend
Summary
Experienced educator and program manager with a strong background in K–12 and postsecondary student support. Proven track record in academic engagement through roles as a K–12 substitute teacher in the Bend-La Pine School District and as Business Director at College Excel, where I supported students transitioning to and succeeding in college. Skilled in relationship-building with students and families, as well as in administrative operations and data-informed decision making. Passionate about increasing access to higher education and supporting OSU-Cascades’ mission of inclusive academic outreach and strategic enrollment growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
High Desert Education Service District
11.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained classroom control and discipline, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Developed rapport with staff, teachers, and students across the Bend-La Pine District.
VIP Server
Shevlin Hixon Entertainment
05.2023 - Current
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed relationships with guests through friendly conversation and interaction, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Collaborated with staff and clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Bookkeeper
New Tides Counseling and Wellness
12.2016 - Current
- Balance ledgers and accounts to identify discrepancies.
- Review invoices and payments for accuracy.
- Monitor cash flow and budget adherence.
- Process bills by recording invoices received from suppliers or vendors on accounting system database.
- Handle cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation.
- Maintain and updated chart of accounts, petty cash, and month-end closing.
- Update QuickBooks to reflect current financial records.
Business Director
College Excel
06.2004 - 08.2012
- Developed short and long-term operating plans to provide clear direction and leadership within the business and admissions departments.
- Conducted administrative reviews to analyze employee performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with diverse groups of students and parents.
- Monitored cash flow and budget adherence.
- Reviewed invoices and collected payments.
- Balanced ledgers and accounts to identify discrepancies.
- Explained school policies and enrollment processes to students and families.
- Traveled across the country to speak with Educational Consultants to both create new business and maintain current relationships for the program.
- Provided life coaching for staff members to improve company moral.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05-2004
Skills
- Relationship building and rapport
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Bookkeeping
- Superior attention to detail
- Event Planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
High Desert Education Service District
11.2023 - Current
VIP Server
Shevlin Hixon Entertainment
05.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
New Tides Counseling and Wellness
12.2016 - Current
Business Director
College Excel
06.2004 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Whitworth University
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