Matthew Hodges
Kennett,MO
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Thin Blue Technologies
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated closely with marketing team on product positioning and messaging into education market.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Elementary School Principal
Holcomb R-3 School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
High School Principal
Holcomb R-3 School District
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Middle School Principal
Caruthersville 18 Schools
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
High School Assistant Principal
Caruthersville 18 Schools
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Education
Specialist of Education - School Administration
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2015
Master of Science - High School And Elementary School Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.1997
Skills
- Records Management
- Sales Closing
- Customer Service
- Sales Consultation
- Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Development
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Data Analytics
- Training and Mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Processes and Procedures
- Staff Discipline
- Financial Management
Timeline
Sales Representative
Thin Blue Technologies
07.2022 - 10.2023
Elementary School Principal
Holcomb R-3 School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
High School Principal
Holcomb R-3 School District
07.2011 - 06.2019
Middle School Principal
Caruthersville 18 Schools
07.2008 - 06.2011
High School Assistant Principal
Caruthersville 18 Schools
07.2007 - 06.2008
Specialist of Education - School Administration
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - High School And Elementary School Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Harding University
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