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Marissa Harris

Theatre Teacher / Business Owner
McAllen,TX
Marissa Harris

Summary

Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in latin dance industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Rhythm & Soul Room, LLC
McAllen, TX

Owner
02.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.

Fossum Middle School
McAllen, TX

Theatre Teacher
08.2008 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
  • Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
  • Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
  • Produced 3 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.

De Leon Middle School
McAllen, Texas

Theatre Teacher
08.2000 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
  • Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
  • Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.

Education

UT Pan American
, Edinburg, Texas

Bachelor of Arts from Theatre Performance
06.1995 - 05.2000

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

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Timeline

Owner

Rhythm & Soul Room, LLC
02.2012 - Current

Theatre Teacher

Fossum Middle School
08.2008 - Current

Theatre Teacher

De Leon Middle School
08.2000 - 05.2008

UT Pan American

Bachelor of Arts from Theatre Performance
06.1995 - 05.2000
Marissa HarrisTheatre Teacher / Business Owner