Kara Lane
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic and energetic professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, as well as bridging relations between staff members. Skilled at identifying specific needs and developing plans to overcome deficiencies. Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and decisive when facing challenges. Adaptable to various roles, with the ability to transform and learn quickly. Independent in taking initiative to complete tasks that assist organizational goals. Experienced in prioritization, optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Julie Billiart Network
04.2021 - Current
- Specialize in services for students with Autism Spectrum disorders and behavior disorders, analyze data related to student achievement and progress, collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop plans to assist in student achievement, manage caseload including progress monitoring and completing ETR surveys and responsibilities, develop individualized lessons for students with more severe disabilities, form trusting relationships with students and parents, promote success/achievement for all students in academic and social development.
Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
08.2008 - 02.2021
- SPED Department Chair; 2013-2017
- Member of Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), 2013-2020
- Data analysis related to student achievement and progress, collaboration with teachers to develop plans to assist in student achievement, assigning and tracking caseloads for other intervention specialists, developed specialized lessons for students with learning disabilities, formed trusting relationships with students and parents, promoted success/achievement for all students.
Seasonal Recreation Specialist
City of Akron
07.2007 - 02.2021
- Variety of duties: food and drink sales for special events and concerts, food preparation and kitchen inventory, customer service, stocking, money handling, set up and tear down of event spaces, cleaning and facility/park maintenance
Sales Associate
Baby Tyme Furniture
03.1996 - 09.2007
- Performed various duties including sales, customer service, ordering, handling deliveries, customer satisfaction fulfillment, changing displays, furniture assembly, stocking, and pricing.
Employment Verification Specialist
Myers Research and Consulting
03.1996 - 04.1998
- Conducted employment verification services, criminal/civil background checks, driving and credit record checks, compiled reports, provided ongoing communication with clients.
Buyer
PDI Ground Support Systems
01.1995 - 04.1998
- Performed various duties related to industrial purchasing including buying shop materials and manufacturing supplies, performed yearly inventory, handled shipping logistics for JIT deliveries, completed government shipping documents for completed MHU (Munition Handling Units), collaborated with team members on sales and purchasing calls, and coordinated with accounting to ensure production schedule maintenance.
Education
Professional Educator License - Intervention Specialist
Ohio Department of Education
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Kent State University
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Kent State University
05.1990
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Proficiency
- Client Relations
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Documentation
- Data Collection
- Prioritization
- Building rapport
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Julie Billiart Network
04.2021 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
08.2008 - 02.2021
Seasonal Recreation Specialist
City of Akron
07.2007 - 02.2021
Sales Associate
Baby Tyme Furniture
03.1996 - 09.2007
Employment Verification Specialist
Myers Research and Consulting
03.1996 - 04.1998
Buyer
PDI Ground Support Systems
01.1995 - 04.1998
Professional Educator License - Intervention Specialist
Ohio Department of Education
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Kent State University
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