Mark J. Epstein
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Bexley,Ohio
Summary
Multi-talented retail professional, manager, educator, real estate agent, and community leader who focuses on helping others succeed. Offers a unique background in education, management, real estate, writing, editing, planning, historic preservation, non-profit administration, history, public speaking, project management, and technology.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
WFM Amazon Shopper
Amazon Prime
Columbus, Ohio
12.2019 - Current
- Prepare orders at Whole Foods Market to be delivered to or picked up by customers.
- Bring orders to customers curbside or in-store.
- Pick items at a rate of 80-125 units per hour.
- Keep work area clean and stocked with supplies.
- Use smartphone to ensure handling of all tasks with accountability, quality, and efficiency.
- Selected to train new shoppers as part of a small cohort at the Upper Arlington location.
- Selected to be a Problem Solver to support delivery drivers at the Upper Arlington location.
- Properly follow company procedures for picking, packing, and staging orders.
- Performed all responsibilities in compliance with company standards and government regulations for food handling, including maintaining proper separation of organic and conventional food and safe handling of items containing hazardous chemicals.
District Pool Substitute Teacher
Olentangy Local School District
Lewis Center, Ohio
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Followed lesson plans left by regular teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assumed role of regular teacher, managing assignments, meeting student needs, and keeping records.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student-centered environment and maintain consistent schedules.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics, and boost learning opportunities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to regular teacher.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Integrated technology into classroom to engage students.
- Conveyed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Administered and graded assessments and assignments.
- Supervised cafeteria, playground, arrival, and dismissal.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center Of Central Ohio
Columbus Metro Area, Ohio
09.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, Ohio
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by regular teacher.
- Maintained classroom routines.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities for regular teacher.
- Integrated technology into classroom to engage students.
- Conveyed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Administered and graded assessments and assignments.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Amazon Fresh Shopper
Amazon Prime
Columbus, Ohio
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared grocery and merchandise orders for delivery.
- Pick rate was 80-100 units per hour.
- SLAM'd orders for whole operation.
- Staged orders for hand off to delivery drivers.
- Received and stowed new inventory at a rate of 200-300 units per hour.
- Helped move operation to a larger facility with minimal interruption to services, including auditing, organizing, packing, and re-staging inventory.
- Cleaned, packaged, and stowed produce for delivery following company standards and government regulations for food handling, including maintaining proper separation of organic and conventional stock.
- Audited inventory for quantity, quality, location, and expiration dates; moved items virtually and physically to correct location errors; and shrank spoiled and expired food.
- Used computers and smartphones to ensure handling of all tasks with accountability, quality, and efficiency.
- Assisted with problem solving and training.
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Ohio History Connection
Columbus, OH
03.1996 - 04.2017
- Established and hired staff for new department to review over 6,000 federal and state assisted projects in Ohio each year, pursuant to federal and state preservation law.
- Set policy and procedures for State on matters related to compliance with federal and state preservation law.
- Signed agreements negotiated pursuant to state and federal preservation law.
- Advised and educated elected officials, agency officials, and public on preservation issues and laws.
- Communicated with press about office responsibilities and preservation issues and controversies.
- Represented State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of Ohio History Connection in dealings with agencies and organizations and compliance with state preservation law.
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty Referral Network
Columbus, United States
08.2020 - Current
Realtor
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Columbus, United States
09.2015 - 06.2020
Education
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute - K-12 Instruction
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 05.2001 -
Certificate in Real Estate Sales -
Hondros College of Business
Westerville, OH 05.2001 -
Master of City And Regional Planning -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American University
Washington, DC 05.2001 -
Skills
Training and development
Negotiation and consensus-building
Leadership
Training and development
Organizational abilities
Creative problem solving
Timeline
- 1 Year Substitute Multi-Age PK-12 License (Ohio Department of Education Credential #22121616)
07-2022
District Pool Substitute Teacher
Olentangy Local School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Alternative Resident Educator, K-12, Integrated Language Arts and Integrated Social Studies (Ohio Department of Education ID OH3332038)
09-2021
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty Referral Network
08.2020 - Current
WFM Amazon Shopper
Amazon Prime
12.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center Of Central Ohio
09.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Columbus City Schools
03.2019 - 01.2022
Amazon Fresh Shopper
Amazon Prime
03.2019 - 12.2019
Realtor
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Real Estate Salesperson (Ohio License #SAL.2015004087)
09-2015
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute - K-12 Instruction
Ohio State University
05.2001 -
Certificate in Real Estate Sales -
Hondros College of Business
05.2001 -
Master of City And Regional Planning -
Ohio State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American University
05.2001 -
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Ohio History Connection
03.1996 - 04.2017
Certification
- Alternative Resident Educator, K-12, Integrated Language Arts and Integrated Social Studies (Ohio Department of Education ID OH3332038)
Technology Skills
- Long-time technology consultant, helping clients select, purchase, set up, and use hardware, software, and services in academic, home, and business settings.
- Build and repair computers and devices.
- Proficient with hardware, software, and services used in K-12 school settings, including Chrome, Apple, and Windows based systems, Google and Microsoft products, PowerSchool, Schoology, Study.com, Lexia, ST Math, Lexis/Nexis, Proquest databases, EBSCO databases.
- Extensive experience with educational presentation technology, including smart boards, smart televisions, touchscreens or all sizes, projectors, document cameras, and associated software.
Community Affiliations
- Immediate Past President, Bexley Historical Society, Bexley, Ohio (on board since 2007; President, 2009-2012)
- Columbus Board of Realtors, Business Technology Committee and Government Affairs Forum (2016-2019)
- Chief Communications Officer and Webmaster, Rotary Club of Whitehall and Bexley (2008-2019)
- Coastal Management Program and Policies Committee, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (1996-2017)
- State of Ohio Homeland Security Advisory Council, Ohio Department of Public Safety (2002-2015)
- City of Bexley Technology Commission (2006-2010)
- Ohio Governor's Residence Advisory Commission (2009-2011)