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Inbal Shalev

Inbal Shalev

Educator & Designer
Albany,CA

Summary

Hi there I'm Inbal, a talented professional with expert design and organizing skills, always looking for new ways to have a positive impact through my work. Insightful teacher and small business owner with over 10 years of experience. I am a detail oriented composed persona known for working diligently, collaboratively and thoughtfully

Work History

Small Business Owner

Bali Hummus
Albany, CA
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Designed interior & exterior spaces to provide customers with a high esthetic experience.
  • Created multiple supply organizing systems to optimize time and sales
  • Worked diligently to create a leading product among the local middle eastern food consumers
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • created community among our customers, guiding healthy communication and a space to interact outside the home

Founder and Teacher

Kookoo Kindergarten Collective
El Cerrito, CA
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Directed a brand new outdoor kindergarten program during covid
  • created kindergarten curriculum based on seasons, Jewish holidays and values, inclusiveness and social emotional support for children during covid
  • designed an outdoor kindergarten classroom, play yard and storage space.
  • created easy functional systems with high esthetics for materials and storage space
  • Created safe and inclusive work environment
  • Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
  • Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to support students and their families during Covid

Founder and Designer

Jungle Babies
El Cerrito, CA
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Designed a handmade brand of clothing for babies and toddlers
  • designed an interior studio space for work and storage
  • designed a booth for sale at local events
  • created print making, sewing, packaging and organizing systems to maintain an effective and esthetic line of work
  • increased profits and reduced waste by reusing materials and repurposing
  • created and maintained an online store
  • directed social media platforms and online marketing
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • led operation and sales of the products

Kindergarten Teacher

Tehiyah Day School
El Cerrito, CA
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Developed yearly curriculum, combining academics, judaic studies & hebrew learning
  • Re - Designed the classroom, with a child centered, natural materials and minimalistic emphasis
  • Created an inventory system together with students, organizing supplies & materials to ease access and maximize use
  • Created and led special community days and events
  • Collaborated with teacher assistants and volunteers
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Created a sense of community and trust among the students and their families

Teacher and Designer

Edah
Berkeley, CA
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Developed art and nature based curriculum inspired by Jewish Values and holidays for students aged 5-9
  • Designed Edah classrooms, inspired by Edah's mission and the need to become a multi-functional space
  • created an inventory system and designated storage for the program, maximizing use of materials and minimizing use of space
  • Designed sets and costumes for annual program show
  • collaborated with staff members on planning and implementation of the program
  • Supported the creation of community among Edah families, leading special days and weekend long events


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design

Shenkar College of Engineering And Design
Tel Aviv, Israel
10.2008 - 07.2012

Skills

Relationship building

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