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Lanette James

Iowa Park,United States

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with twelve years of experience. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executing and completing multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Eager to reenter the workforce and contribute to a viable team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

YMCA
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintained well-controlled classroom of approximately 15 two-year-old students. Clearly outlining standards and reinforced positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Operations Associate

JC Penney Warehouse
Wichita Falls , TX
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Inspected approximately 500 incoming/ outgoing packages per week to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed monthly audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in /first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors accordingly.

K-12 Substitute Teacher

Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District
Iowa Park , TX
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Managed class of approximately 32 students for regular classroom teacher, managed assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • 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.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Teacher, Preschool

School For Little People
Wichita Falls , TX
08.2007 - 11.2015
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies utilized for 15 students.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall participation.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.

General Manager

North Texas Broadband
Iowa Park, TX
09.1999 - 06.2007
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to 4-5 personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity and logistics.
  • Managed day to day operations of business; to include Sales, Technical Support, Scheduling Installations, Payroll, Filing, General Bookkeeping, Receiving and Billing, Generated Invoices and Completed Daily Deposits.
  • Utilized various computer programs to include: Quick Books and Excel.

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Zooth Inc.
Wichita Falls, TX
08.1995 - 10.1999
  • Answered multiple calls, approximately 60-70 per day on multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
  • Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX
07.2014

Associate of Arts - Word Processing/Data Entry

Avalon Vocational College
Wichita Falls, TX
05.1991

GED -

Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TX
05.1984

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social Skills Development
  • Classroom Organization
  • Creating Safe Learning Environment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quick Books Pro
  • Ability to manage busy, productive office environment
  • Former Administrative Assistant to President/CEO and VP of International Sales

Timeline

Operations Associate

JC Penney Warehouse
10.2017 - 02.2018

Preschool Teacher

YMCA
08.2017 - 05.2018

K-12 Substitute Teacher

Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District
12.2015 - 05.2017

Teacher, Preschool

School For Little People
08.2007 - 11.2015

General Manager

North Texas Broadband
09.1999 - 06.2007

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Zooth Inc.
08.1995 - 10.1999

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Vernon College

Associate of Arts - Word Processing/Data Entry

Avalon Vocational College

GED -

Tascosa High School
Lanette James