Joelle Wade

• Instructed children and adults in large and small classroom settings, usually in classrooms of 15-30 students.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices, especially when dealing with sharp and hot tools.

Learned large group management skills, class building and creation skills, how to construct and optimize lesson plans, how to mange budget limitations on supplies for students, how to work with individuals at their individual pace of learning in group settings.

• Creative thinking for new and unique projects
• Time management and self-motivation
• Responsibility and professionalism
• Adaptability and commitment

Learned self promotion, scheduling, product development, business techniques, customer service, marketing, meeting deadlines and supply sourcing.

• Established beneficial professional networks and partnerships to gain insight and campaign support resulting in long-term business relationships.
• Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
• Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
• Drove business development through proactive networking and relationship-building strengths.
• Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales.

Learned sales techniques, building relationships with clients, retaining ongoing client relationships and sales strategy.

• Yearly E.J. Wade Foundation Concerts in the Park
• Hanover County Fall Fellowship Festival Concert
• State Fair of Virginia at Meadow Park Concert Series
• Get Ready Richmond Concert Partnership with American Red Cross
• VCU Broad Street Mile Concert
• Lead, directed and managed concerts and events

Learned leadership, verbal and non-verbal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, public speaking, delegation and planning skills through yearly concert preparation

• Coordinate and assist in managing day-to-day processes
• Coordinate and run special projects
• Use of communication, problem solving, teamwork, scheduling and creative thinking skills

Learned Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and Word Processing