HELEN DARROUGH
Worthington,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Powell Academy of Music, adept in company development and critical thinking. Excelled in restructuring business procedures for enhanced efficiency and led teams with a collaborative mindset. Demonstrated exceptional leadership with flexibility and focus with experience in delegation, significantly contributing to organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Staff
Powell Academy of Music
Powell, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the executive team to achieve organizational goals.
- Conducted interviews for prospective employees and contracted instructors, and once hired, managed their regular operations.
- Restructured business procedures and software utilization, providing direction for company efficiency.
Study Center Librarian
Xenos Christian Fellowship
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Recorded information, updated paperwork and maintained documents, correspondence, or other materials
- Greeted visitors or callers and handled their inquiries or directed them to correct persons according to their needs
- Standardized department filing system to increase efficiency
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
Westerville City Aquatics Department
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Observed activities in assigned areas to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
- Instructed participants in swimming lessons with proper certification and provided safety precaution information
- Examined injured persons and administered first aid or CPR, if necessary, using training and medical supplies
Tutor
Private Families
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided private instruction to individuals or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests
- Communicated students’ progress to students and to parents in written reports, in person, and by phone or email
- Taught students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Johnstown, OH05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Otterbein University
Westerville, OHSome College (No Degree) - Music Composition
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Critical thinking
- Company development
- Delegation experience
- Collaborative mindset
- Leadership-focused
Affiliations
- Continual community service through POINT and MagLiteracy organizations
- Personal travel experience to various countries such as Ireland, Estonia, and Spain
- Longstanding participant in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training
- Creative endeavors ranging from poetry to music collaboration with touring artists
- 4-H member and Hartford Fair royalty program honors for poultry and rabbit departments
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Staff
Powell Academy of Music
07.2020 - Current
Study Center Librarian
Xenos Christian Fellowship
06.2015 - 04.2017
Tutor
Private Families
11.2014 - 01.2016
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
Westerville City Aquatics Department
04.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Otterbein University
Some College (No Degree) - Music Composition
The Ohio State University
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