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Kelly Walenta

Peoria,IL

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Assistant

Cullinan Properties
  • Collected, analyzed and summarized data and trends to provide marketing tracking and research.

Substitute Teacher, PreK - 8th Grade

Illinois Valley Central School District 321
01.2017 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • 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.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Physical Education Teacher K-8th Grade

St. Joseph Catholic School Pekin, IL
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness and encouraging lifelong fitness habits among students.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.

2nd Grade Teacher Medical Absence

St. Joseph Catholic School Pekin, IL
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Followed lesson plans and communicated to teacher during medical leave.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners while maintaining high expectations for all students.

Account Coordinator Kwikee Division

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Built rapport with customers through empathetic listening and understanding their unique needs or preferences.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues effectively.
  • Maintained high levels of customer retention with proactive relationship-building strategies.
  • Participated with Sales lead on client contract sales meetings
  • Attended annual FMI trade show, helping to setup and staff booth
  • Collaborated with graphic and digital artist to create deliverable content to clients.

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 09.2003
  • Provided exceptional support to management, assisting in daily operations and decision-making processes.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and loyalty.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective communication strategies and collaborative efforts.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with regular employee training and performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
05.1994

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Engagement
  • Time Management
  • Project Coordination

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher K-8th Grade

St. Joseph Catholic School Pekin, IL
08.2021 - 05.2023

2nd Grade Teacher Medical Absence

St. Joseph Catholic School Pekin, IL
09.2020 - 11.2020

Substitute Teacher, PreK - 8th Grade

Illinois Valley Central School District 321
01.2017 - Current

Account Coordinator Kwikee Division

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2005

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 09.2003

Marketing Assistant

Cullinan Properties

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Illinois State University

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