Compassionate, motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented homemaker seeking a new career opportunity. Looking to merge new and old creative leadership skills into a new direction.
Hi, I’m
Jodi Flanigan
Parma,OH
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolCleveland, OH
PTA Board Member
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Ran, organized, and established Membership Unit for PV Schools PTA. Brought in over 57% more members then prior years.
- Coordinated Volunteers for all events and activities within school system. Made volunteer questionnaire sheet, volunteer list of people and event times. Improved member involvement by 30%.
- Volunteered for every PTA event at school as well as coordinated and organized.
- Currently on PTA Committees for Financial Review, Bylaws and Standing Laws, Giving Tree, Scholarships, Reflections, Bulletin Board, Nomination Committee.
- Manage and share social media graphics, flyers, short clips, animation, and presentations.
Self-employeedParma, OH
Homemaker
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated and balanced household budget, paid bills and identified cost-saving opportunities to save money. Achieved 40% or more savings.
- Planned, purchased, and prepared all family meals for 2 adults and 3 children. Researched savings from numerous stores.
- Created home-based learning for three different aged kids at different levels.
- Organized pick-up and drop-off for two kids at different schools. After school schedules and activities at numerous places.
- Co-taught cheerleading to ten girls, also assisted with youth soccer, and Girl Scouts.
Ruby Tuesday RestaurantMentor, AR
Shift Leader, Bartender, Server
11.2005 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Performed duties such as opening/closing, maintaining inventory and cash handling.
- Supervised and scheduled FOH staff consisting of 42 employees.
- Provided bar tending services for both bar and restaurant areas while focusing on customer service and efficiency.
- Developed repeat business by creating lasting relationships with guests.
- Ensured guest expectations were met and exceeded by checking with customers and quickly resolving issues.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Wrote schedule for entire front of house staff and all positions.
- Multitasked with bartending, serving, food running, cashing out guests, keeping side work up, and checking other servers out.
Parasson’s Italian RestaurantAkron, OH
Server Shift Leader
05.2003 - 11.2005
Job overview
- Provided superior guest service by promptly greeting guests, taking accurate orders and maintaining restaurant cleanliness using proven standards.
- Managed and wrote schedule for servers, to-go, food runners, hosts, and bussers.
- Assisted BOH staff by preparing and ensuring quality of guest orders.
- Created lasting experiences to promote establishment and maintain small business reputation.
- Assigned tasks and shifts to servers to manage organized schedules for over 30 employees and provide adequate coverage.
Best Buy CoAkron, OH
Sales Associate
07.2002 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Effectively handled cash and credit card transactions as well as perform daily cash audits at close of shift.
- Advised customers on purchases and provided excellent customer service.
- Addressed questions and concerns using extensive knowledge of store merchandise and procedures.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Gilson GardensPerry, OH
Crew Leader
11.1998 - 09.2001
Job overview
- Involved in general maintenance of nursery including upkeep and overall plant handling.
- Oversaw off-site procurement of products and supplies. Lead team of 5-10 off site to and from business.
- Responsible for preparing and pulling customer orders.
- Assisted management by performing general office tasks.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Helped in office and with flyers for increased sales.
Education
Pleasant Valley ElementaryCleveland, OH
Training Certificates from ByLaws, Membership Board, Nominating Commitee
02.2023
University Overview
University of AkronAkron, OH
No Degree from English Education
University Overview
Completed all prerequisite classes.
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Canva
- Membershiphub
- Microsoft Office
- Manage Budgets
- Relationship and Team building
- Marketing Management
- Fundraising
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Currently named 2022-2023 Parent of the year at Pleasant Valley Elementary. Recognition ceremony along with award for volunteer work, and helping within the school system. School has over 750 students.
Timeline
PTA Board Member
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
Homemaker
Self-employeed
11.2018 - Current
Shift Leader, Bartender, Server
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
11.2005 - 12.2018
Server Shift Leader
Parasson’s Italian Restaurant
05.2003 - 11.2005
Sales Associate
Best Buy Co
07.2002 - 05.2003
Crew Leader
Gilson Gardens
11.1998 - 09.2001
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Training Certificates from ByLaws, Membership Board, Nominating Commitee
University of Akron
No Degree from English Education
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