Karla Webber
Franklinton,NC
Summary
Looking for a position in an office setting.
I am a retired Elementary School Teacher. I taught in both Wake and Franklin counties for 28 years.
I am currently a Staff Specialist at Duke University in the Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Department. Due to a “Reduction in Staff” because of budget cuts, my job is going away. As a Staff Specialist, I have been responsible for travel, finances, and scheduling meetings for a team of researchers.
I am a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Specialist
Duke University
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for travel, finances, and scheduling meetings for a team of researchers
- Coordinate and manage appointments, meetings, events. Maintain calendars
- Plan, supervise and facilitate meetings and symposiums, including logistics, scheduling, catering, communications
- Make travel and hotel arrangements
- Handle purchase orders and reconcile all receipts through Concur system
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload efficiently.
Flooring Specialist
Home Depot
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Gave excellent customer service to customers wanting tile, carpeting, or flooring installed
- Worked as a liaison between customers and installers
- Cross-trained in other departments to add to my usefulness. Cutting blinds, wire, lumber. Selling appliances, Customer Service Desk
- Collaborated with clients to select appropriate flooring materials, ensuring satisfactory outcomes in line with their design preferences and budget constraints.
- Earned repeat business through exceptional customer service, maintaining strong relationships with both residential and commercial clients.
- Provided exceptional post-installation support to clients, addressing any concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Elementary School Teacher, Retired
North Carolina Public School System
01.1993 - 01.2019
- Taught in both Wake and Franklin counties for 28 years
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- As a Kenan Fellow, I traveled the state assisting other educators with integrating the arts into their curriculum
Education
B.S. Degree - Elementary Education K-6, Reading K-12
Appalachian State University
Boone, N.C.01.1992
Skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Zoom, Power point, Concur Finance System
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Very strong work ethic
- Logistics planning
- Attention to detail
- Expert problem solving
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
Timeline
Staff Specialist
Duke University
01.2024 - Current
Flooring Specialist
Home Depot
01.2019 - 01.2024
Elementary School Teacher, Retired
North Carolina Public School System
01.1993 - 01.2019
B.S. Degree - Elementary Education K-6, Reading K-12
Appalachian State University
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