Jennifer Pounder
Columbia,SC
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished Recreational Director. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking SPC and Petroleum Supply Specialist with 8 years of military experience. Proficient in handling hazardous materials, maintaining fuel security and optimizing flow for safety and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Director
Carolina Gymnastics
08.2021 - Current
- As the Director of Preschool & Recreational Programs work to create and maintain a fun, progressive and successful gymnastics program.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
- Direct and supervise over 1,000 preschool and recreational gymnastics students
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Supervise, train, develop, and schedule employees, review and evaluate staff performance.
- Develop staff training curriculum and strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive revenue.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Create and maintain progressive, theme based lesson plans for preschool and recreational classes.
- Develop efficient class rotation schedule to ensure students get well-rounded experience.
- Maintain clean, safe working environment.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Maintain inventory list of equipment and supplies.
- Develop and implement additional programming to maximize facility usage.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends to determine potential opportunities for growth.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Incorporated resident feedback to assist in quality improvement efforts and boost resident satisfaction scores
Substitute Teacher
First Presbyterian Christian Academy
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept 25 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
92F, U.S. Army
03.2008 - 02.2015
- Receive and stock bulk and package products.
- Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units.
- Select and submitted over 20 samples day to laboratory for testing.
- Perform petroleum and water accounting duties.
- Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multi-product pipeline system.
- Handled and transported fuel to vehicles and aircraft.
- Inspected equipment, performed basic repairs and conducted scheduled maintenance actions.
- Regulated variables such as temperature and pressure to maintain optimal flow.
- Logged all transactions in real time to keep tracking system updated.
- Created spreadsheets using software applications and conducted basic recordkeeping and inventory management procedures.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orangewood High
Redlands, CA06.2006
Skills
- Recreation Management
- Preschool Programs
- Promotional Event Coordination
- Facility Oversight
- Sales Management
- Financial Records
- Customer Satisfaction
- Hiring and Staffing
- Daily Reports
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Safety Procedures
- Data Communications
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Team Leadership
Certification
Strategic Planning (8 years)
Program Development (3 years)
Microsoft Word (10+ years)
Curriculum Development (2 years)
Budgeting (8 years)
Marketing (2 years)
Program Management (2 years)
Team Management (3 years)
Management (4 years)
Computer Networking (3 years)
Writing Skills (8 years)
Relationship Management (3 years)
Presentation Skills (5 years)
Gymnastics
Training & Development
Employee Evaluation
Timeline
Recreational Director
Carolina Gymnastics
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
First Presbyterian Christian Academy
09.2018 - 07.2019
Petroleum Supply Specialist
92F, U.S. Army
03.2008 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Orangewood High
Strategic Planning (8 years)
Program Development (3 years)
Microsoft Word (10+ years)
Curriculum Development (2 years)
Budgeting (8 years)
Marketing (2 years)
Program Management (2 years)
Team Management (3 years)
Management (4 years)
Computer Networking (3 years)
Writing Skills (8 years)
Relationship Management (3 years)
Presentation Skills (5 years)
Gymnastics
Training & Development
Employee Evaluation
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