Kelsey Ayers
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Certified Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Designed engaging hands-on activities that encouraged problem-solving skills and critical thinking among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of interconnected subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, integrating new knowledge into daily instruction.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and classroom management strategies, contributing to a more effective teaching team.
Marketing Director
Ambitious Desert Queen
01.2018 - Current
- Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Collaborated with top companies to create content for clients.
- Coordinated cross-promotional efforts with other departments or partner companies for maximum impact on both brands'' audiences.
- Organized successful promotional events, leveraging partnerships with other brands or influencers for increased reach.
Canada Transfers Process Specialist
Edward Jones Financial
09.2018 - 09.2020
- The ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Traveled with recruiters to help recruit college students for both Full time and Internships positions
- Coordinated with human resources with attending, and/or hosting campus recruiting events (career fairs, presentations, interview days, etc.)
- Worked with the Transfer- In team and other financial institutions on processing/ analyzing transfers for compliance with the Know your Client perspective
- Analyzed & reviewed daily team processes in order to make it more efficient for the team
- Helped and analyzed client accounts to make sure clients transferred assets met all requirements and were able to transfer successfully to our branch
- Execution efforts in partnership with our operational, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure achievement of strategic initiative outcomes were exceeded
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion with clients data and information.
- Served as a subject matter expert for process-related inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
Insurance Case Coordination
Edward Jones Financial
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with the Case Coordination team to help analyze and research large data within excel spreadsheets from numerous insurance venders for accuracy while maintaining confidentiality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on a daily basis to execute projects and initiatives in order to develop Edward Jones new Application for branches/clients
- Traveled with Talent team to help recruit college students.
Business Process Analyst
Edward Jones Financial
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers, and Team leaders to execute the multiple task
- Assisted with management and Subject matter experts in all types of operating model redesign projects, monitor progress, and provide solutions to remove barriers or resolve issues
- Used Six - sigma experience to improve daily processes/ Document using Microsoft Word, Excel,Visio, and Mutual Funds daily applications within the Mutual funds Department
- Completed six out of the four projects originally expected with documentation of Process improvements/ process documentation 30 days before deadline
- High level of attention to detail in being able to reduce the time productivity of these daily processes, and worked with IT to debug a faulty macro that was negatively impacting one of these reports through Oracle and Excel
- Process improvement and effectiveness including troubleshooting operational issues as they surface; propose changes to systems / process to fix root causes
- Presented data and results to Project managers, Subject Matter Experts, Team leader, and General Partners.
Sales Associate
Bridgestone/ Firestone
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with Technicians to analyze customers vehicles to give proper estimates
- Relayed Information regarding customer vehicle to client
- Collaborated with entire store to create a successful grassroots sale
- Created promotional items for annual Grass root sales
- Finished top 10 highest sales out of ALL Firestone/ Bridgestone stores with Grassroots sale that I helped lead with the help of my team
- Presented data and results to managers, General Partners
- Customer service/ KYC
- College recruiting at Arizona State University.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Mathematics -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZAssociates in General Studies -
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZSkills
- Team Player
- Fast Learner, with desire to learn and improve
- Gathering and interpreting data sets
- Strong Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate professionally
- Business analyst
- Client Relations
- Passionate about helping others
- Process Improvement/ Process documentation
- College Recruiting
- Social media and website growth
- Daily planning and drive solutions
- DMAIC
- Financial Budgets
- Financial services
- Self Motivated
- Project management
- Outlook
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Visio
- Leadership
- Google Analytics
- Marketing Specialist
- Java Language
- Python Language
- Extensive knowledge of Excel
- Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Complex Problem solving abilities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Critical thinking promotion
- Collaborative Teaching
- Educational research
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding and marketing
- Digital Marketing Budgeting
- Recruitment Marketing
- Marketing campaign development
- Marketing and Promotion Knowledge
- Video Marketing Production
Accomplishments
- Launched a social media campaign that led to a 40% increase in followers within six months
- Grew business and through social media platforms and have worked with multiple fortune 500 companies performing and creating successful brand collaborations and partnerships
- Lean six sigma certified
- Lead a team to solve and fix company issue with error in computer system with macros and excel sheets.
- Used data metrics to be able to become knowedlable about customers and had 6 viral videos through social media campaigns.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- Arizona Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Subject Matter Expert - Mathematics
- IVP Fingerprint card
Timeline
Mathematics Certified Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Canada Transfers Process Specialist
Edward Jones Financial
09.2018 - 09.2020
Insurance Case Coordination
Edward Jones Financial
05.2018 - 06.2018
Marketing Director
Ambitious Desert Queen
01.2018 - Current
Business Process Analyst
Edward Jones Financial
06.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Bridgestone/ Firestone
06.2015 - 06.2017
Associates in General Studies -
Estrella Mountain Community College
Bachelors of Science in Mathematics -
Arizona State University
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