Laurie Nowlin
Houston,TX
Summary
Proficient Distribution operations assistant with extensive experience in managing clerical needs, overseeing purchases, budget managment, and producing detailed reports. Brings 6 years of related experience and skill to handle diverse tasks with superior work ethic and great multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Coordinator
Aldine Independent School District
Houston , TX
08.2022 - Current
- Communicates with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials and/or services.
- Assists with daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations according to TEA.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Assisted in budgeting, forecasting and planning activities related to the fine arts department.
- Maintained accurate records of all student enrollments in fine arts classes.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for courses offered by the Fine Arts Department.
- Attended conferences related to the field of fine arts education.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, maintaining databases and responding to emails and phone calls from stakeholders.
- Developed relationships with external organizations that could benefit the Fine Arts Department.
- Handles administrative tasks such as paperwork, record keeping, data analysis, budget tracking, and invoices.
- Clear communication with staff, parents, and colleagues
- Assist in fine arts meetings to meet the needs of stakeholders
- Collaborate with stakeholders by providing assistance to employees in need of additional direction
Math Instructor
IDEA Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored student progress through data analysis and reporting of results to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Integrated the use of technology into curriculum planning and implementation.
- Engaged students in problem solving activities that encouraged critical thinking skills.
- Organized field trips related to mathematics topics for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
- Enforced school policies while maintaining a respectful atmosphere in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to facilitate individual and group success across subject matter.
- Maintained an organized system of records related to student performance in mathematics.
Lead Operations Specialist
Tory Burch
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated and managed the daily operations of a team of 12 employees.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of customer accounts and sales performance.
- Created and implemented process improvement initiatives to streamline sales operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in order to ensure successful execution of sales initiatives.
- Generated reports on daily, weekly, monthly basis that track performance metrics
- Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries.
- Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
- Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
- Assisted in scheduling, payroll, and time off requests for team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing tasks.
Educational Consultant
Responsive Education Solutions
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented logistics, coordination, and communication with stakeholders and district vendors
- Attended conferences related to current trends in education policy and practice.
- Negotiated contracts, prices and deliveries with vendors.
- Possessed a continuous improvement mindset and identified opportunities and solutions.
- Analyzed state standards and ensured alignment of district curriculum with those standards.
- Maintained accurate records related to program implementation and outcomes.
Budget Coordinator Internship
Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm Band
Praire View , TX
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Gathered feedback from stakeholders and adjusting strategies based on insights and performance.
- Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with budgetary guidelines.
- Interacted with vendors to negotiate pricing, payment terms.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to maximize resources across the organization.
- Researched grant funding opportunities and prepared applications as needed.
- Monitored project budgets and tracked progress against established goals.
Education
Bachelor's in Health Science -
Prairie View A&M University
05-2020
Skills
- Scheduling expertise
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Processing
- Presentation Development
- Meeting facilitation
- Procedure Implementation
- Document Preparation
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Fine Arts Coordinator
Aldine Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Math Instructor
IDEA Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Educational Consultant
Responsive Education Solutions
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Operations Specialist
Tory Burch
12.2019 - 12.2021
Budget Coordinator Internship
Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm Band
10.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor's in Health Science -
Prairie View A&M University