MARLEE PALMER
Seattle,WA
Summary
A proven and accomplished primary teacher of the year, top sales award recipient, and compassionate driven member of every team she has been a part of. Service oriented with in-depth knowledge of education and sales. Customer service and providing an exceptional experience to all is a top priority. Excellent leader and communicator across multiple fields with a love of helping others and achieving goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Savvas Learning
09.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client educational concerns promptly and effectively
- Managed hundreds of accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- Exceeded multi-million dollar sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for current clients.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
Sales Associate
Orange Theory Fitness
02.2022 - Current
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
Kindergarten Teacher
Visitation School
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Guided engaging and focused lesson plans aligned with California Kindergarten standards
- Created and implemented successful online Kindergarten classroom with the need of distance learning in 2020-2021
- Differentiated materials, instruction, and literacy centers for students of multiple ability levels
- Achieved becoming teacher of the year for the 2020-2021 school year voted on by peers, parents, and students
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Timothy School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Assisted head teacher as an aide while completing Master's program and transitioned into head teaching position
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance
- Provided excellent service, attention and care to students and parents
Sailing Instructor/Front Desk Manager
Laurelhurst Beach Club
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Directed front desk operations with focus on promoting sailing club sales, customer service and class scheduling for members
- Supervise safety of students and maintained quality of sailing equipment
- Obtained U.S Sailing teaching certification for instruction
Youth Advocate Volunteer
Teen Feed
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by offering key emotional support and service recommendations for homeless youth community ages 13-26
- Maintained positive, compassionate and respectful environment for individuals to feel safe
Education
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05-2017
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2013
Skills
- Strong relationship building and management
- Written and verbal communication
- Strategic selling
- Creating new business opportunities
- Achieving goals and performance
Timeline
Account Executive
Savvas Learning
09.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Orange Theory Fitness
02.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Visitation School
08.2018 - 12.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Timothy School
08.2013 - 06.2018
Sailing Instructor/Front Desk Manager
Laurelhurst Beach Club
05.2008 - 09.2012
Youth Advocate Volunteer
Teen Feed
09.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary's University
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Washington
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