Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Whitewater Tourism Award 2020
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Karen McCulloch

Whitewater,WI

Summary

Experienced substitute teacher with eight years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner with a passion for literacy looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager The Book Teller

Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.

Retail Store Manager

McCullough's Gift Store and Pharmacy
06.2006 - 06.2016
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Whitewater Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2005
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Artistic expression
  • Social studies
  • Classroom management
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Verbal and written communication

Whitewater Tourism Award 2020

Winner of the 2019 Whitewater Tourism Council Tourism Award in appreciation for The Book Teller's role in a welcoming, artful downtown shopping destination with an emphasis on showcasing local artisans.

Timeline

Owner/Manager The Book Teller

Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current

Retail Store Manager

McCullough's Gift Store and Pharmacy
06.2006 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Whitewater Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

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