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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Madison Powers

Santa Fe,TX
Madison Powers

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dickinson Independent School District

Substitute Teacher
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and pedagogical innovations.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.

Bynum's Big Bang Fireworks

Sales/Cashier
12.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Balanced cash drawer accurately at the end of each shift, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
  • Assisted colleagues during busy periods, demonstrating teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
  • Enhanced store sales by upselling products and suggesting additional items to customers.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Lifted up to 50 pounds at once

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Mariott

Front Desk Associate
07.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Duties include answering phones, checking guests in and out of hotel, inspecting rooms, entering group contracts, assisting General Manager with contracts, group bookings, filing, problem solving, inform oversell, stock market inventory, assist with laundry and housekeeping
  • Organized front desk area to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance for guests.
  • Developed strong rapport with returning guests through attentive service and personalized interactions.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Managed multiple phone lines, proficiently handling reservations, cancellations, and modifications.
  • Created incoming group reservation of up to 30+ incoming guests

Independent Dog Rescue

Caretaker
03.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Independent dog rescue- duties included walking and grooming dogs of all ages and healthy, administering medicine and even having to make sure dogs stay separated for safety reasons
  • Would rescue strays or help out the local shelter by fostering some of those dogs into the rescue to help get them adopted

Kemah Boardwalk

Cook/Cashier
04.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Worked in the concession stands at Kemah Boardwalk, had to work in all weather conditions
  • Duties included maintaining a safe and clean environment, following procedures to make sure food was cooked properly, multitask cooking while taking orders and receiving payments
  • Worked both open and closing shifts-stocking for the morning or opening and taking inventory for the day and grabbing what I need before opening

Education

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Associate of Arts
08.2024

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2026

University Overview

Currently majoring in Psychology with a minor in political science.

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Art 2D
12.2022

University Overview

  • Minor: Secondary Education

Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TX

High School Diploma
05.2018

University Overview

Participated in a two-year mentorship program in art, specializing in support for students with disabilities. Delivered instruction in a structured art class, employing a range of techniques including hand-over-hand guidance, targeted interventions, and general support to accommodate diverse learning needs.

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Empathy
  • Customer service
  • Typing
  • Answering phones
  • Filing
  • Microsoft Office
  • FOSSE
  • GXP
  • Travel arrangements
  • Organizational abilities
  • Multitasking and Organization

Certification

  • Texas Behavioral Support Initiative (TBSI), 09/2020
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), 05/2020
  • Dyslexia, 09/2020
  • Project ALERT, 12/2021
  • AS+K? Basic Gatekeeper Training

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Dickinson Independent School District
03.2023 - Current

Front Desk Associate

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Mariott
07.2022 - 03.2023

Sales/Cashier

Bynum's Big Bang Fireworks
12.2020 - Current

Cook/Cashier

Kemah Boardwalk
04.2017 - 10.2017

Caretaker

Independent Dog Rescue
03.2017 - 01.2020

College of The Mainland

Associate of Arts

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts from Art 2D

Dickinson High School

High School Diploma
Madison Powers