Mandy Blanton
West Harrison,IN
Summary
I wish to obtain a professional level position for a reputable company where I can utilize past and current business and education experience to provide outstanding service, education, and marketing support while collaborating across teams to ensure organizational success.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Navigation Manager
Hocking College
04.2024 - Current
- Provide one on one advising consultations with prospective applicants
- Provide guidance and support throughout the life cycle of the application process
- Working knowledge of HubSpot and Ellucian
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Served as an Ohio Credentialed Lead Teacher and Mentor for Kindergarten and First Grade teachers
- Managed and taught First Grade and Preschool Classrooms
- Chaired the building Local School Decision Making Committee
- Professionally collaborated across multiple grade level teams while coordinating with multiple district staff/departments to provide support to teachers and the organizational building structure to ensure the safety, education and instructional equity and successes of students and staff
- Completed extra duties assigned by my administrator and supported the building in an assistant administrative role and served as Teacher in Charge
- Used my previous business experience in customer service and sales as well as knowledge of education to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, liaison stakeholders and families, providing the building with community participation and families with additional resources and support
- Developed, led and hosted both online and in person professional development training sessions for my building (over 24 employees) and district-wide staff (150+ employees).
ESL/ELL Teacher
Northwest Local School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked with a diverse group of ESL/ELL learners and provided differentiated lesson plans tailored to each individual student
- Wrote Language Plans for students based on the Ohio Department of Education Teaching standards
- Completed State of Ohio mandated testing across multiple grade levels and subjects
- Provided professional resources to colleagues and support staff
- Contributed to the impact and overall achievement success of students, closing academic achievement gaps by raising English proficiency scores. Percentage goals were met in eight-five percent of the student population.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Various Contract Positions
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Worked with diverse groups of learners, served multiple grade levels and categories of classrooms
- Served in multiple long-term substitute teacher assignments where I strived to deliver excellent instruction (as the regular classroom teacher would) while the teacher was away on leave
- Worked to manage and teach classrooms independently each day, striving to meet the standards of the regular classroom teacher
Trade Show Booth/Student/Caregiver/ Volunteer
Private
10.1998 - 07.2012
- Traveled and worked trade show booths as an assistant to the National Sales Manager. This included Machine tool/Aviation/Automotive Equipment Industry trade shows across the United States where I generated leads and referred customers to the appropriate salesperson.
- Continued College Education to receive Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education.
- Cared for and raised two children/ Volunteered in my church and local school.
Food and Beverage Distribution
Ritchie Food Distribution
06.1995 - 10.1998
- Served as a Buyer at trade shows twice yearly and during on-site broker meetings, Purchasing food and beverage products.
- Worked to develop Marketing and Sales support tools for the sales team.
- Used specialized software similar to SAP in the following business areas: Purchasing, receiving, sales, marketing, customer sales & service.
- Created the company's first full color marketing sales ads and brochures.
- Created Ingredient labels for in-house made products which met OSHA standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with State of Ohio Inspectors to ensure quality and safety compliance controls were met.
- Completed HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Training and developed the first HACCP plans for the company to remain in full food health, safety and licensing compliance with the State of Ohio.
- Outside Sales Representative- Grew business with existing local customers and developed new business in the local territory.
- Inside Sales Associate/ Live Customer Service/ Invoice Data Entry.
Education
Master's Degree Coursework - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
08.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2012
A.A.S. - Business Management
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Google Suite Proficiency
- SAP and CRM Software Proficiency
- Marketing
- Sales
- Customer Service Expert
- Procurement
- Bid Proposal Strategist
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategy
- Operations
- Business
- Customer Account Management Strategy
- Staff Development Trainer
- Mentor
- Public Speaking
- PowerPoint Development
- Presentation
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Timeline
Admissions Navigation Manager
Hocking College
04.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 01.2024
ESL/ELL Teacher
Northwest Local School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Substitute Teacher
Various Contract Positions
08.2012 - 06.2015
Trade Show Booth/Student/Caregiver/ Volunteer
Private
10.1998 - 07.2012
Food and Beverage Distribution
Ritchie Food Distribution
06.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Ohio University
A.A.S. - Business Management
Shawnee State University
Master's Degree Coursework - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
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