Heather Parent
Veradale,WA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a diverse employment background and strong verbal and written communication skills. Organized and committed to achieving goals through effective collaboration and thorough follow-through. Quick study skill and dedicated team player.
Knowledgeable with proven track record of successfully managing and growing business. Leveraged strategic planning and operational expertise to enhance productivity and drive profitability. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement innovative solutions
Work History
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Heather Parent Photography/Spokane Valley, WA
03.2012 - Current
- Photographer
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
CORP SUBSTITUTE
Evergreen Middle School
10.2025 - 06.2026
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
South Pines Elementary
04.2025 - 06.2025
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Adams Elementary/Kindergarten/CVSD
03.2024 - 06.2024
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Broadway Elementary/Third Grade/CVSD
10.2023 - 02.2024
CORP SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Summit School/ K-8/CVSD
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided and safe and structured learning environment
- Managed classroom behavior and reduced disciplinary incidents by using a reward-based system
- Provided corrective feedback with positive reinforcement to encourage students by giving them recognition and sincere positive feedback when they demonstrated successful attainment of new knowledge or skills
- Scored tests and assignments fairly and efficiently
- Provided a structured learning environment that implemented questioning and discussion techniques
STUDENT TEACHER/PRACTICUM STUDENT
10.2022 - 03.2023
OWNER
Sunset Bistro/Spokane, WA
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed Staff
- Set Schedules
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Deposits
- Taxes
BUSINESS RETENTION
Better Business Bureau/ Spokane, WA
03.2004 - 03.2008
- Billing
- Membership Development-
- Data entry for all new member applications
- Verify licensing and credit references
- Submit new members to the board of directors
- Assist sales representatives when needed
- Assist in interview process.
- Membership Retention-
- Monitor entire retention program
- Communicate with Director of Operations
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on collection efforts and write offs
- Collection calls to all accounts over 60 days
- Retain lists of members the request a visit from the President and manage the process
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Whitworth University
Spokane01-2023
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Spokane Community College
01-2002
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Central Valley High School
01-1997
Skills
- Staff support
- Team building
- Business growth
- Conflict Resolution
- Client relations
- Member retention
Timeline
CORP SUBSTITUTE
Evergreen Middle School
10.2025 - 06.2026
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
South Pines Elementary
04.2025 - 06.2025
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Adams Elementary/Kindergarten/CVSD
03.2024 - 06.2024
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Broadway Elementary/Third Grade/CVSD
10.2023 - 02.2024
CORP SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Summit School/ K-8/CVSD
04.2023 - 06.2023
STUDENT TEACHER/PRACTICUM STUDENT
10.2022 - 03.2023
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Heather Parent Photography/Spokane Valley, WA
03.2012 - Current
OWNER
Sunset Bistro/Spokane, WA
03.2008 - 01.2009
BUSINESS RETENTION
Better Business Bureau/ Spokane, WA
03.2004 - 03.2008
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Spokane Community College
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Central Valley High School
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Whitworth University
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES
Whitworth Honor Role, 3.9 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, 2023, Meritorious Service Award, C.V.S.D., 2017, President- Elect/Member I.A.A.P International Administrative Assistant, 2007-2008, Ambassador- Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2008