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Jessica Funk

Jessica Funk

Seattle,WA

Summary

Two of my joys in life are teaching and seeing the world, and over the past decade I have been able to mix these two passions in my professional career. Through teaching early childhood in forest settings I have the blessing of seeing a child's wonder of discovering the natural world with all of their senses. Through my work with Lindlbad Expeditions I have also been able to see this same child-like wonder on adult faces when seeing a breaching whale, or when spotting dolphins bow riding the ship, and through all the other excursions that Lindblad is able to provide. Through both Magnolia Forest Preschool and Lindblad Expeditions my strength in logistical planning has only grown, and my brain is geared towards problem solving situations in order to ensure that the guest will have an experience of a lifetime. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. I am enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills. Well-organized and ready to support students in developing full potential.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher/Study Abroad

Lohove Barnehage, Norwegian Outdoor Preschool
  • Observed Norwegian early childhood philosophy, pedagogy, and had mentoring and written work weekly, Assisted in taking children on walks in the forest, often to play areas that were set up in the forest prior, Climbing, skiing, and skating are common practices for Norwegian preschoolers to start learning, Preparing and facilitating meal times, Led small group student lessons and art projects, Met with parents at the beginning and ending of each day, and would discuss how the child's day, Wrote a thesis for the end of the program, which tied in with my final BA thesis about Norwegian pedagogy.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.

Sequim Site Director and Billing Registrar

Magnolia Forest Preschool
01.2019 - 08.2024
  • Launched the Sequim Campus for Magnolia, Hiking daily with the class, Daily lessons and activities at school, Keeping inventory of school supplies, Responding/interacting with parents and families, Weekly newsletters to families, Parent Teacher conferences twice a year, Keeping up positive relationships with park rangers hosting us in their parks, Enrollment tour and uniform needs, Monthly billing for tuition, Enrollment tuition, walking families through this process, Unenrollment duties- usually involve follow ups and potential customer complaints.
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of development successes and failures, and implemented improvement plans.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.

Sub Coordinator

Magnolia Forest Preschool
06.2018 - 07.2024
  • In charge of making sure all 7 campuses are appropriately staffed each day, Keeping track of all requests for personal days, Arranging sub coverage for all last minute sick days, Interview and hiring substitutes, Providing online and in-person training for our substitutes, Keeping substitute's availability in mind when coordinating logistics, Communicating to the campus's Site Director when any sub coverage is being utilized, Keep accurate notes on sub coverage for personal or sick days in order for payroll to be completed.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Bartend Manager

Lindblad Expeditions
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Managed the bar on one of the vessels, Inventory and ordering, Bartending throughout the day and cocktail hour, Managed the lounge space, Surprise events for the guests
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Campus Director

Magnolia Forest Preschool
08.2020 - 08.2024
  • Managing my campus location (it is 1 out of 7), Managing a teaching team of 4 teachers, Hiking daily with the class, Daily lessons and activities at school, Keeping inventory of school supplies, Responding/interacting with parents and families, Weekly newsletters to families, Parent Teacher conferences twice a year, Keeping up positive relationships with park rangers hosting us in their parks
  • Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
  • Directed daily academic administration, faculty support, and admissions efforts.
  • Oversaw student retention efforts and to maintain schools goals and objectives.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Purser/AEL

Lindblad Expeditions
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Ships accountant, In charge of financially closing the cruise, processing payments, and then reopening the next cruise for upcoming charges, The ship's customs liaison when entering into foreign waters as well as reentering the US, In charge of guest's onboard accounts, collecting payments and making any adjustments to accounts- such as onboard credits and purchases, Running a featured Global Gallery, making sales, and keeping track of inventory, Assistant managing the staff along with the Expedition Leader, assisting with meetings and delegation, Making announcements for guests during excursions, as well as assisting on the fantail when guests are coming and going from excursions, Setting up staff with proper information on guests leaving and arriving to ship on turn day, Planning logistics with local transportation for guests both leaving the ship and arriving to the ship on turn days, Accounting for all guests, crew, and staff when excursions are complete, Assisting Expedition Leader in logistics of guests activities during trip- particularly when reaching out to local vendors to confirm guest counts and potential catering, Keeping record of expeditions on board supplies, and reordering when supplies are low, Setting up liferaft assignments for guests, crew, and staff- being sure that these berthings are posted in proper safety places, In charge of guest, staff, and crew berth onboard ship- this requires a lot of forward planning along with crew and staffing relations, Assists with crew travel to and from the ship, ensuring that these are affordable for the company as well as approved for crew, Performing Purser Officer duties during drills and potential emergencies, Ensuring that all dietary and medical needs are properly relayed to our medical officer, doctor on board, and hotel department, Working closely with the deck department during the ship's guest operations
  • Built complex financial models for decision-making and forecasting.
  • Negotiated and managed financial contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Tracked budget forecasts and monitored budget performance.
  • Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
  • Assisted in preparing business plans and investment strategies.

Substitute

Orange Grove Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Substitute for a kindergarten class for two months, Substitute in a fifth grade class for one month, Subbed with a kindergarten class as an assistant and shadow for a child with special needs who requires full attention, Smart Board and iPads throughout the day for lessons, Understanding and leading lesson plans left by the teacher, Keeping classroom environment productive and engaging for students, Spent a month with a fifth grade class focused on math and social studies, Regularly requested to work with kindergarten classes; assisted with the daily lessons, reading comprehension time, lunch & recess, and art projects.

Education

Bachelors Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) -

University of Washington
01.2015

Skills

  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Team Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Workplace Safety
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Performance Management
  • Payroll Administration
  • Financial Reporting
  • Administrative Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Bookkeeping
  • Employee Supervision
  • Staff Management
  • Office Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Multitasking
  • Written Communication
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Professionalism
  • Analytical Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Policy Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Self Motivation
  • Report Writing
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Operations Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Student Advocacy
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Records Management
  • Assessment administration
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Safety Procedures
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Teacher Support

References

  • Jenny Stokes, Owner/Founder of Magnolia Forest Preschool, 253-229-6145
  • Laura Fuentes, Hotel Manager for Lindblad, 843-96-8873
  • Sarah Scagliotti, Assistant Site Director Magnolia Forest Preschool, 360-912-3087

Timeline

Purser/AEL

Lindblad Expeditions
06.2022 - 09.2023

Campus Director

Magnolia Forest Preschool
08.2020 - 08.2024

Sequim Site Director and Billing Registrar

Magnolia Forest Preschool
01.2019 - 08.2024

Sub Coordinator

Magnolia Forest Preschool
06.2018 - 07.2024

Bartend Manager

Lindblad Expeditions
09.2017 - 02.2020

Substitute

Orange Grove Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015

Student Teacher/Study Abroad

Lohove Barnehage, Norwegian Outdoor Preschool

Bachelors Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) -

University of Washington

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