Loretta Petit
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic digital entrepreneur and educator with a strong foundation in leadership development and marketing strategies. Proven ability to build effective teams, develop engaging lesson plans, and facilitate strategic partnerships that enhance business success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Entrepreneur
Self-employed
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2021 - Current
- Founded and managed diverse business ventures across multiple industries.
- Developed pricing structures for products and services to maximize revenue potential.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors and contractors, enhancing contract negotiation and informing marketing and sales strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with customers, vendors, and partners.
- Built a team of highly skilled professionals to support business objectives.
- Tracked project progress through regular updates and assessments. by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Teacher
St. Stephen Catholic School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and resources.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methods.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and teamwork.
Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools
Jefferson, Louisiana
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Facilitated small group activities to ensure that all students had an opportunity for success.
- Implemented technology tools to support literacy instruction and student engagement.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
New Orleans, LA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted client assessments to determine suitable life insurance plans.
- Developed personalized policy recommendations based on client needs and preferences.
- Educated clients on policy features, benefits, and coverage options.
- Collaborated with underwriting teams to process applications efficiently.
- Prepared quotes for prospective customers based on their individual needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups and support.
Program Director, interim
iHeart Media
New Orleans, LA
05.1990 - 05.2017
- Developed leadership and administrative skills while managing projects in music, marketing, and media.
- Facilitated professional dialogue with external suppliers to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Made decisions as to appropriateness of projects for airing.
- Created and distributed reports to communicate project status and inform decision-making.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities to enhance skills.
- Listened to, developed and maintained an informed opinion on incoming projects.
- Developed and maintained all clocks, rotations, category compositions, rules etc.
- as they related to product.
- Scheduled and troubleshot issues with logs.
- Updated and maintained database and software.
- Remained current on industry information concerning.
- Aimed for goals to drive my own Performance Appraisal every six months.
- Paul S. Morton School of Ministry "Old Testament Survey" Class My responsibilities were to create and follow an approved lesson plan.
- I taught a weekly class of adults on the topic.
- My 8-week sessions included students' interaction and development skills in active listening, working in teams, making presentations, and homework - and in line with the curriculum.
- Students were held accountable and needed to earn their grades through attendance, participation, coursework, homework, and knowing the material.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Metairie, AZ, LA05-2017
BA - Print Journalism
Southern University At New Orleans
New OrleansAA -
Delgado College
New Orleans, LASome College (No Degree) - Religion
Union Baptist Seminary
New OrleansReligious Studies
Greater St. Stephen School of Ministry
New Orleans, LASkills
Administrative; Team Development; Digital Marketing; Marketing; Business Strategy
- Administrative skills Leadership training Database administration Active listening Marketing management Performance Metrics Presentation development Scheduling management Virtual Training
- Quick learner
- Client-focused
- Organized
- Leadership excellence
- Business Strategy systems expertise
- Contract negotiation
Accomplishments
- EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant - SAFETY AND PERMITS DEPARTMENT: Directed all clerical duties in the department; handled scheduling, meeting planning, event coordinating, scheduling, data maintenance, and related word as required.
- Duration before leaving government: 2 years ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Parking Division Duration before promotion: 3 years SECRETARY - Bureau of Revenue Duration before promotion: 1 year.
Hobbies and Interests
- SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Taught a 2-week Marketing/Economics Class for Junior Achievement
- Soft Skills preparation sessions at Junior Achievement
- Freelance consulting & Marketing Projects for various clients
- Public Speaking/Seminars/Workshops
- Ran Successful Marketing/Media Campaign for International Movement
- Hosts Audubon Institute's "Get Yah Praise On"
- Hosts at the New Orleans Jazz Festival City of New Orleans
Certification
- Certified in CPR
- Ordained (certification) to the Gospel Ministry
- Licensed to the Gospel Ministry
Timeline
Teacher
St. Stephen Catholic School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools
11.2022 - 05.2025
Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
04.2022 - 04.2023
Digital Entrepreneur
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Program Director, interim
iHeart Media
05.1990 - 05.2017
MBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix
BA - Print Journalism
Southern University At New Orleans
AA -
Delgado College
Some College (No Degree) - Religion
Union Baptist Seminary
Religious Studies
Greater St. Stephen School of Ministry