Marlene Conner
Norman,USA
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Enrollment Administrator
Le Monde International School
Norman , OK
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Updated databases with new student information.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Developed a streamlined system for managing tours.
- Conducted tours for prospective families
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
Teacher – Art All Ages and 3rd Grade
Le Monde International
Norman , USA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Class Instructor
Apex For Kids
Los Angeles , USA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Practiced techniques for improving behavioral or academic problems within the classroom, cultivating good habits, and complementing attention given by counselors and parents.
- Fostered non-academic personal skills necessary for social success and appropriate means of interacting with peers and authority figures
- Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance the learning experiences
- Assessed each student's grasp of class and abilities
- Ran classes of kids eight months to 6 years old
- Created daily obstacle courses to maximize and grow physical abilities
Art Show Organizer
Zebi Designs
Venice , USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed customer communication
- Compiled notes and research in preparation for scheduled engagements
- Attended events and performances in off-hours to support artists and build industry rapport
- Built and maintained strong connections with venues
- Kept paper and digital records of bookings, reservations and client needs
- Collected commissions or other payments according to contract specifications
- Transported art works
- Sales
- Installations and break downs of art shows
Manager
Shuhari
Los Angeles , USA
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service
Barista Shift Lead
Deus Ex Machina
Los Angeles , USA
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service
- Arranged merchandise and built eye-catching displays to increase sales
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment
- Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory
- Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
- Supervised team of 5 employees in coffee house establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience
Gallery Assistant
Nelson Dominguez
Havana , Cuba
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed collections by recording and cataloging artwork and items in collections
- Researched objects to document identification and authentication
- Developed, planed, and executed various exhibitions
- Wrote acquisition and exhibition proposals
- Planned the presentation and installation of artwork and objects
- Created labels and interpretive materials for artwork
- Translated artbooks and artist website from Spanish to English and Spanish to German
- Worked with patrons and additional staff for translation purposes
- On floor art sales
- Oversaw and handled transportation and packaging of art works overseas and locally
Barista/Waitress
Café Gratitude
Venice , CA
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours
Assistant Coach Girls Soccer
Poteau High School
Poteau , USA
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Instilled love of sport by helping players to fully grasp gameplay
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies
- Visited other locations to observe potential recruits and determine selections to fill out team roster
Office Assistant
All State Insurance Company
Poteau , OK
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation
- Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits
- Completed and mailed contracts, invoices or checks
Archeological and Archives Assistant
Spiro Mounds
Spiro , USA
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepared recordkeeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention or destruction of records
- Created and maintained retrievable computer archives and databases
- Copied and recorded documents to digital format to preserve data and history
- Studied the Spiro people to maintain accuracy and in-depth knowledge of museum topics
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
Kitchen, Hostess/Barista
Nichols
Los Angeles , USA
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves
Booth Supervisor
L.A. Art Book Fair
Los Angeles , USA
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Answered question and sell at the Texte Zur Kunst (a bilingual art magazine) and Art Flash (an online art buying forum) stand, at this four day event
- Managed supply inventory for team and distributed resources to meet demand
- Settled disputes or helped solve other customer concerns
- Supervised material acquisition, setup and teardown for periodic and special events
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction
Screen Actors Guild, SAG
Los Angeles , USA
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Follow acting-related directions from directors and producers
- Receive, study, and memorize scripts
- Liaise and work with the make-up crew and assist them when necessary
- Handle and complete multiple acting assignments within stipulated deadlines
- Depict characters on-screen using appearances, voices, and gestures
Assistant to the Curator Internship
The Frostig Collection
Santa Monica , USA
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials
- Conducted promotions via social media, email and other communication methods to encourage museum attendance
- Effectively managed online galleries to quickly receive and upload information while accurately tracking sales
- Picked up and transported art work
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management
Personal Assistant
Opus One Media
Los Angeles , USA
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Creating production folders, translating (German to English, English to German), Setting up meetings, research etc
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events
- Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines
- Booked flights, hotel accommodations and ground transportation for smooth business travel
- Provided assistance communicating, typing correspondence or obtaining information
Point of Sale Associate
Juicy Couture
Denver , CO
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Top salesperson of the district within first month
- Styled customers
- Helped customers curate wardrobe for trips
- Handled a personal client book
- Open and closing duties
- Curated floor and window display
- Researched and studied fashion trends
German teacher
Denver, CO
Denver , USA
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
Internship Student
The Whole9 Gallery
Los Angeles , USA
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work
- Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members
- Developed and monitored social media content to create engagement and followers
- Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel
Sales/Purchase/Design
Popoli- Contemporary Furniture Store
Durango , USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Established sales goals for department and tracked growth through software
- Managed internet sales leads from first contact to completed sale, resolving customer issues quickly and efficiently
- Developed lasting relationships with customers, leading to increased sales and mutually beneficial satisfaction
- Curated floor and window display
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs
- Cleaned shelves, counters, and tables to maintain organized store
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers
- Maintained records related to sales for store management
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Art History -
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts in Art History -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Durango High School
Durango, CO05.2011
Exchange Program Junior Year H.S. -
Schulstrasse Gymnasium
Cuxhaven01.2010
Some College (No Degree) in English and Art History -
Adams State University
Alamosa, COSome College (No Degree) in American Indian Studies -
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COSkills
- Art Exhibition Displaying
- Creative Direction
- Art Gallery Management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in German
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Emergent Curriculum
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Clinic Planning and Leadership
- Game Strategy Development
- Practice Planning and Management
- One-on-One Instruction
- Expense Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management
References
- Sandra Zebi, (310) 738-2529
- Laurie Musto, (585) 613-6135
- Brandi Curelley, (617) 285-5937
Languages
- Fluent in German
- Fluent in Spanish
Accomplishments
- College Soccer Scholarship
- Deans List in College
Timeline
Educational Enrollment Administrator
Le Monde International School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher – Art All Ages and 3rd Grade
Le Monde International
08.2023 - 08.2024
Class Instructor
Apex For Kids
09.2022 - 01.2023
Art Show Organizer
Zebi Designs
01.2020 - 01.2023
Gallery Assistant
Nelson Dominguez
08.2017 - 09.2017
Manager
Shuhari
03.2017 - 05.2018
Barista Shift Lead
Deus Ex Machina
03.2016 - 03.2018
Barista/Waitress
Café Gratitude
01.2016 - 05.2016
Assistant Coach Girls Soccer
Poteau High School
05.2015 - 11.2015
Office Assistant
All State Insurance Company
05.2015 - 08.2015
Archeological and Archives Assistant
Spiro Mounds
10.2014 - 02.2015
Kitchen, Hostess/Barista
Nichols
01.2014 - 08.2014
Booth Supervisor
L.A. Art Book Fair
01.2014 - 02.2014
Assistant to the Curator Internship
The Frostig Collection
07.2013 - 09.2013
Screen Actors Guild, SAG
06.2013 - 01.2014
German teacher
Denver, CO
11.2012 - 05.2013
Point of Sale Associate
Juicy Couture
09.2012 - 06.2013
Internship Student
The Whole9 Gallery
07.2012 - 08.2012
Personal Assistant
Opus One Media
01.2010 - 08.2013
Sales/Purchase/Design
Popoli- Contemporary Furniture Store
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Art History -
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts in Art History -
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Durango High School
Exchange Program Junior Year H.S. -
Schulstrasse Gymnasium
Some College (No Degree) in English and Art History -
Adams State University
Some College (No Degree) in American Indian Studies -
Fort Lewis College
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