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Mary Howard

Staunton,VA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Bridgewater College, enhancing team performance and fostering community engagement. Excelled in event scheduling and Microsoft Office, demonstrating innovative thinking and a strong work ethic. Achieved consistent sales growth as an Independent Sales Representative, underscoring exceptional relationship-building and financial planning skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Head Coach

Bridgewater College
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Maintained accurate records of athlete attendance at practices, ensuring accountability for participation levels throughout the season.
  • Mentored athletes both on and off the field, fostering personal growth and development.
  • Streamlined travel arrangements for away games, ensuring efficient logistics and minimizing disruptions to players' routines.

Estate/Horse Farm Manager

Windy Hill Stables
01.1996 - 09.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations of the estate, maintaining a well-organized environment conducive to comfort and productivity.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Managed daily operations for successful horse farm management, including feeding, turnout, and exercise routines.

Independent Sales Representative

Avon Cosmetics
01.1995 - 01.2009
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently through diligent follow-up and effective closing techniques.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Used prospecting and client development techniques to produce fresh leads and maintain solid conversion rate.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Medical Records Specialist

Stuarts Draft Family Practice
06.1992 - 07.1996
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.

Education

Accounting Data Processing - Accounting

Dominion Business School
Staunton, VA
05-1992

High School Diploma -

Stuarts Draft High School
Stuarts Draft, VA
06-1988

Skills

  • Innovative thinking
  • Community engagement
  • Event scheduling
  • Meeting management
  • Financial planning
  • Skilled in Microsoft office
  • Special events planning

Timeline

Co-Head Coach

Bridgewater College
10.2023 - Current

Estate/Horse Farm Manager

Windy Hill Stables
01.1996 - 09.2023

Independent Sales Representative

Avon Cosmetics
01.1995 - 01.2009

Medical Records Specialist

Stuarts Draft Family Practice
06.1992 - 07.1996

Accounting Data Processing - Accounting

Dominion Business School

High School Diploma -

Stuarts Draft High School
Mary Howard