Hi, I’m
Marissa Harris
Theatre Teacher / Business Owner
McAllen,TX
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, LLCMcAllen, 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 SchoolMcAllen, 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 SchoolMcAllen, 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 AmericanEdinburg, Texas
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre Performance
06.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Verbal and written communication
Business launch
Contract Management
Marketing
Operations management
Business planning
Budget development
Business administration
Budgeting
Consulting
Strategic planning
Business Development
Staff Management
Client Service
Partnership development
Project Management
Profit and Loss
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