More than 25 years experience in both an Office Manager/Administrative Assistance capacity, using Microsoft Office. Assisted in the operations of an international export/import office as Office Manager. Substitute Teacher for Henrico County Public Schools periodically for the past 15 years.
Work History
K-12 Substitute Teacher
10 Months
Henrico County Public Schools | 10.2025 - Current
Assumed all aspects of teaching, testing, disciplinary action in the absence of established teachers
Fill business staffing needs for administrative/office roles
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
4 Years 9 Months
CPDT-KA | 11.2021 - Current
Educate and train Pet Parent and their Dog using science-based techniques and behavior modification
Master Trainer
2 Years 5 Months
Zoom Room Dog Training | 04.2023 - 09.2025
Taught canine students of all ages basic obedience and behavior modification when needed.
Helped guide junior trainers, tried to be a source of experience and information to help them grow in their training careers; maintained customer relations through CRM.
Office Manager
3 Months
Next Chapter Solutions | 02.2022 - 05.2022
Office Administrator managing set-up and scheduling of varying levels of moves by clientele; Maintained CRM system
Virtual Schooling Tutor
5 Months
Virtual Schooling Tutor | 09.2020 - 02.2021
Guide Second and Seventh grade students through virtual schooling, providing educational assistance appropriate to curriculum
New Home Sales Assistant
6 Months
Boone Homes | 07.2020 - 01.2021
Personal prospect interactions resulting in high-end single-family new home sales, from discovery process to floorplans and home sites to determine the best plan for all needs
Behavior & Training Associate
1 Year 3 Months
Richmond SPCA | 04.2019 - 07.2020
Using positive reinforcement techniques, collaborated with private owners and their dogs to teach obedience and extinguish unwanted behaviors
New Home Sales Associate
1 Year 8 Months
HHHunt Homes | 11.2015 - 07.2017
Personal prospect interactions resulting in high-end single-family new home sales, from discovery process to concise communication of floor plans and home sites to determine the best plan for all needs
Created and maintained marketing material, MLS forms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Minor in Business
Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 05-1997
Graduated Magna cum Laude
Skills
Multi-subject instruction
Instructional strategies
Mathematics proficiency
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building and management
Adaptable
Proficient in Google Workspace
Outlook
Microsoft Office
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation (AARF), Volunteer, Co-President, Richmond, VA, 1995, 1998, Supervised adoption events; fostered homeless dogs; supervised young adults completing community service; participated in news and radio shows promoting the care and adoption of dogs and cats
Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emergency Medical Technician, Squad Leader, Richmond, VA, 1985, 1988, Responded to emergency calls as Emergency Medical Technician., Served as Squad Leader helping train new members