James Phillips
Mathematics/Sales
Waynesboro,MS
Summary
Mathematics professional with in-depth experience in teaching, sales management, and finance management. My greatest strength is my ability to use number sense and critical thinking skills to plan, organize, and generate business awareness, generate sales, promote growth, build customer relationships, and manage work environments to ensure positive outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales/Finance Manager
Hellfighters Motorcycle Shop
Laurel, Mississippi
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
- Promoted sales of motorcycles, jeeps, and merchandise items to achieve revenue targets, bringing in record high revenues each year
- Supervised and coached employees on sales strategies to optimize performance.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data and reported information to general and overall managers.
- Developed a working relationship with finance companies to improve the options for customers needing financing with below average credit.
- Built relationships with customers and potential customers and promoted the company to ensure sustained business.
- Supervised and monitored daily routines to ensure effective business practices.
- Provided support and effectively communicated information and training on the POS systems (Commander/DX1) to ensure problem-free transactions at checkout.
- Provided my mathematical expertise to help the managers and the owner in developing business strategies, projections, and goals.
- Worked the sales floor communicating with customers to capitalize on sales and following through the buying process from the initial sale to the financing guarantee.
Mathematics Teacher - High School
Pass Christian High School
Pass Christian , Mississippi
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Served as the district's Mathematics Specialist which allowed mathematics teachers across the district to address concerns and questions to me so that I could effectively address their needs.
- Evaluated the districts mathematics teachers from kindergarten to high school by frequently visiting the classrooms and analyzing teaching styles, strategies, and techniques to more effectively teach the curriculum.
- Sponsored various clubs and organizations for students and organized and planned trips for students.
- Served on statewide committees to create and develop the Mississippi State Algebra I Exam for the state of Mississippi and the Mississippi Department of Education.
- Identified as a Master Teacher of Mathematics based on content knowledge and ability to communicate.
Mathematics Teacher - High School
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MS
01.2000 - 05.2012
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Served as the district's Mathematics Specialist which allowed mathematics teachers across the district to address concerns and questions to me so that I could effectively address their needs.
- Evaluated the districts mathematics teachers from kindergarten to high school by frequently visiting the classrooms and analyzing teaching styles, strategies, and techniques to more effectively teach the curriculum.
- Sponsored various clubs and organizations for students and organized and planned trips for students.
- Served on statewide committees to create and develop the Mississippi State Algebra I Exam for the state of Mississippi and the Mississippi Department of Education.
- Identified as a Master Teacher of Mathematics based on content knowledge and ability to communicate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MS 08.1991 - 05.1995
Associate of Arts - Mathematics Education
Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS 08.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics/Secondary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 08.1997 - 12.1999
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS 08.2008 - 05.2009
Skills
Problem solver
Direct sales
Sales processes
Computer literacy
Number sense
Organization
References
Wendell Forest - Hellfighters Motorcycle Shop
Phone: 601-433-2363
Robyn Killabrew - Pass Christian High School
Phone: 228-255-6200
Billy Jones - Wayne County High School
Phone: 601-319-9618
Timeline
Sales/Finance Manager
Hellfighters Motorcycle Shop
09.2019 - 10.2021
Mathematics Teacher - High School
Pass Christian High School
08.2012 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
William Carey University
08.2008 - 05.2009
Mathematics Teacher - High School
Wayne County High School
01.2000 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics/Secondary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
08.1997 - 12.1999
Associate of Arts - Mathematics Education
Jones Junior College
08.1995 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
08.1991 - 05.1995