Katy Ishee
Normandy,TN
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record in small business operations and customer relations, notably at Virgil Tree. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing financial management. Demonstrated ability in policy implementation and sales strategies, fostering significant improvements in student behavioral support and academic growth across various educational settings. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Owner Virgil Tree
Virgil Tree
09.2006 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Filled in as groundsman when needed. Met with customer and wrote estimate for job.
Speical Ed Behavior Assistant
Franklin Co Schools
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided one-on-one support for students with emotional or behavioral challenges, promoting social-emotional growth.
- Assisted the kids with their studies on a daily basis.
Substitute
Moore Co Schools
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Tullahoma City Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
No Degree - Psychology. Sociology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCNo Degree - General Studies
St. Leo
St. Leo FlSkills
Small business operations
Customer Relations
Policy and procedure implementation
Sales Strategies
Public relations
Meeting with customer and writing estimates
Creator and organizer of Hwy 41 Toy Convoy & Showy
Created and organized the largest toy drive in middle Tennessee for the past 28 years, raising toys for the children in the area.
Creator and organizer of Hwy 41 Toy Convoy and Show & Showy
Created and organized the Highway 41 Toy Convoy and Show for the past 28 years. The convoy is the largest event of its kind that has raises toys for thousands middle TN kids.
The convoy travels with a police escort from Manchester to Wartrace, Tn. Everyone brings new unwrapped toys that are distributed thru Coffee CO Rescue and the Steve Graves Gene Taylor Christmas Foundation, Manchester Police Dept and Wartrace Fire Department.
We have a band, door prizes and a car bike jeep truck show with trophies. I am responsible for all of this. I work with the local newspaper and TV stations getting the word out about the convoy.
Timeline
Co Owner Virgil Tree
Virgil Tree
09.2006 - Current
Speical Ed Behavior Assistant
Franklin Co Schools
08.2001 - 05.2002
Substitute
Moore Co Schools
09.2000 - 05.2001
Substitute Teacher
Tullahoma City Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
No Degree - Psychology. Sociology
Appalachian State University
No Degree - General Studies
St. Leo
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