Lori Poole
Hinesville,Georgia
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Izola's Country Cooking
06.2011 - 11.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
Teacher
Department Of Defense- Fort Stewart
07.1991 - 07.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Secretary
G1/AG
09.1985 - 01.1988
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
- Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Implemented new office procedures to improve workflow efficiency while reducing administrative errors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
- Created detailed reports summarizing critical data points such as budgets or performance metrics for easy review by upper management.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.1996
Timeline
Owner
Izola's Country Cooking
06.2011 - 11.2023
Teacher
Department Of Defense- Fort Stewart
07.1991 - 07.2017
Secretary
G1/AG
09.1985 - 01.1988
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University