MELODY L. REYNOLDS
Rockport,TX
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in accounting, education, office management, professional development, human resources and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Manager
Haverty's Furniture
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers to minimize losses while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, management, and other departments to maintain effective operations.
- Evaluated complex customer profiles using financial statements, credit reports, and industry data to make informed lending decisions.
- Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
Contract Negotiator/Creator
Shell Oil Company
- Conducted post-contract analysis to identify areas for improvement, sharing insights and recommendations with relevant parties.
- Developed creative solutions to complex problems during negotiations while balancing both parties'' needs for successful agreement closures.
- Liaised with different departments to coordinate information and data gathering for contract development.
Accounting Manager
Exxon
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Inventory Specialist
Brown's Shoe Company
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Youth Development Instructor
XPSynergy
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Instruction of developmental youth in transition to life beyond public school.
- Created content to support the curriculum and instruction.
- Led multiple classrooms and supported students in identifying and accessing resources to achieve their goals.
- Job coached youth during job training.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, catering to individual learning styles and abilities of students.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives that connected students with local resources and opportunities for skill-building outside the classroom setting.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.
- Improved curriculum quality by collaborating with fellow instructors and incorporating feedback.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement in the school community.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, and assessment results for reporting purposes.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Integrated experiential learning opportunities into course design, elevating real-world understanding of key concepts.
- Organized and prepared written summaries of project reports and action plans.
- Assisted in researching various topics for future program development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in education.
- Established a positive classroom environment conducive to student growth and development.
- Developed and presented training programs and instructional material through variety of learning methods.
Texas State Investigator
DFPS-CPS
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Testified in court during Child Placement proceedings and trials.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Developed comprehensive reports that accurately detailed investigation findings and supported legal proceedings.
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Taft Junior High
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Continuously refined teaching strategies through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends within the field of fine arts education.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and collaborative activities into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student engagement and improved behavior in class.
- Promoted cultural awareness through the integration of diverse artistic styles and techniques in lesson plans.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide art exhibitions, celebrating student achievements and showcasing their talents to the community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources for success.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Provided constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging growth and improvement through thoughtful critique and guidance.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere while enforcing discipline as needed.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and modifying lessons accordingly, resulting in higher levels of achievement across the board.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Full Time Substitute/all Level/all Subjects
Rockport ISD
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Teach for all level instruction in all subject matters.
- Maintain teacher classroom expectations.
- Support the administration in any area necessary
- Act in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and perform the duties as assigned by the Principal/ Supervisor.
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Mathis ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Continuously refined teaching strategies through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends within the field of fine arts education.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and collaborative activities into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student engagement and improved behavior in class.
- Promoted cultural awareness through the integration of diverse artistic styles and techniques in lesson plans.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide art exhibitions, celebrating student achievements and showcasing their talents to the community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources for success.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Provided constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging growth and improvement through thoughtful critique and guidance.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere while enforcing discipline as needed.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and modifying lessons accordingly, resulting in higher levels of achievement across the board.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Georgetown ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Continuously refined teaching strategies through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends within the field of fine arts education.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and collaborative activities into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student engagement and improved behavior in class.
- Promoted cultural awareness through the integration of diverse artistic styles and techniques in lesson plans.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide art exhibitions, celebrating student achievements and showcasing their talents to the community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources for success.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Provided constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging growth and improvement through thoughtful critique and guidance.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere while enforcing discipline as needed.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and modifying lessons accordingly, resulting in higher levels of achievement across the board.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Calhoun County ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Continuously refined teaching strategies through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends within the field of fine arts education.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and collaborative activities into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student engagement and improved behavior in class.
- Promoted cultural awareness through the integration of diverse artistic styles and techniques in lesson plans.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide art exhibitions, celebrating student achievements and showcasing their talents to the community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources for success.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Provided constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging growth and improvement through thoughtful critique and guidance.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere while enforcing discipline as needed.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and modifying lessons accordingly, resulting in higher levels of achievement across the board.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Substitute Teacher/all level/all subjects
Lewisville ISD
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Teach for all level instruction in all subject matters.
- Maintain teacher classroom expectations.
- Support the administration in any area necessary
- Act in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and perform the duties as assigned by the Principal/ Supervisor.
Substitute Teacher/all level/all subjects
Round Rock ISD
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Teach for all level instruction in all subject matters.
- Maintain teacher classroom expectations.
- Support the administration in any area necessary
- Act in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and perform the duties as assigned by the Principal/ Supervisor.
Long-term Substitute Fine Arts
Taylor High School
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Continuously refined teaching strategies through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends within the field of fine arts education.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and collaborative activities into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student engagement and improved behavior in class.
- Promoted cultural awareness through the integration of diverse artistic styles and techniques in lesson plans.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide art exhibitions, celebrating student achievements and showcasing their talents to the community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources for success.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Provided constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging growth and improvement through thoughtful critique and guidance.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance, maintaining a positive learning atmosphere while enforcing discipline as needed.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and modifying lessons accordingly, resulting in higher levels of achievement across the board.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Student Teaching
Hopewell Middle School, RRISD
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
Student Teaching
Caraway Elementary, RRISD
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
Accounting Professional
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co. Canada
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Worked with sales staff and system to process equipment invoices for multiple locations.
- Increased efficiency in financial analysis by developing and maintaining comprehensive spreadsheets for data organization.
- Contributed to successful audits through diligent record-keeping and clear communication with external auditors.
- Ensured timely payments to suppliers by diligently managing accounts payable processes.
- Supported tax filing processes by accurately preparing and submitting required documentation within set deadlines.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting through meticulous reconciliation of accounts.
- Facilitated smooth month-end closing processes with detailed account reconciliations and clear communication among team members.
- Reduced instances of fraud by vigilantly monitoring transactions for discrepancies or suspicious activities.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Accounting/Inventory Specialist
AMARR Garage Door Co.
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
- Participated in annual physical inventories to verify accuracy of records and identify any discrepancies that needed correction.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels and movement trends, providing valuable information for decision-making purposes.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
- Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system, resulting in more accurate record-keeping and reduced errors.
- Coordinated with suppliers to establish optimal delivery schedules, reducing instances of overstock or stockouts.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, significantly reducing time spent on stock audits.
- Enhanced product availability with efficient inventory tracking, ensuring high-demand items were always in stock.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure stock levels were accurately maintained, minimizing discrepancies.
- Conducted detailed inventory analysis reports for management review, informing strategic decision-making.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Art Department Assistant
McLennan Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Photography Lab Technician
McLennan Community College
01.1997 - 01.1999
IT Professional
First National Bank
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
Asst. Manager/HR Professional
Univex Corp.
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws by staying up-to-date on regulations, updating company policies accordingly, and conducting internal audits.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, mediating conflicts, and providing solutions that aligned with company values.
- Streamlined recruiting processes for quicker talent acquisition and improved retention rates.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff through regular HR meetings and open-door policies.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Interiorscape Design & Maint.
Melody's Designs - Owner/Operator
01.1990 - 01.1992
HR Professional/Payroll and Operations Assistant
Downing Brothers Construction
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Collaborated with department managers to assess staffing needs proactively, optimizing workforce planning strategies.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Designer and Leather Tooling Intern
Alpine Boot Shoe and Saddle Shop
01.1976 - 01.1977
Education
Master Education, M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2013
Teachers Certification K-12 Art Education -
State of Texas - TEA
Texas01.2012
Bachelors of Fine Arts, BFA -
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2009
Associates of Art, Fine Arts -
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.1999
Business Management Degree Studies - Accounting
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX01-1996
Skills
- Printing press
- Photographic Lab equipment,
- Photoshop,
- Woodworking equipment including, drill press, band saw, table saw, chop saw, etc,
- Microsoft Office/Teams/Outlook,
- Inspiration,
- Dropbox,
- Wiki, Blog,
- Various other equipment related to artistic and administration endeavors
- Customer engagement
- Investigations
- Client relationship management
- Mentoring and training
- Credit analysis
- Workflow coordination
- Records management
- Sales proficiency
- Credit scoring
- Data interpretation
- Proactive and focused
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Self-motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations managemen
Timeline
Youth Development Instructor
XPSynergy
08.2022 - 10.2024
Texas State Investigator
DFPS-CPS
08.2020 - 08.2021
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Taft Junior High
08.2019 - 01.2020
Full Time Substitute/all Level/all Subjects
Rockport ISD
08.2018 - 01.2019
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Mathis ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Georgetown ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
Full Time Fine Arts Teacher
Calhoun County ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher/all level/all subjects
Lewisville ISD
01.2013 - 01.2013
Long-term Substitute Fine Arts
Taylor High School
01.2012 - 05.2012
Substitute Teacher/all level/all subjects
Round Rock ISD
01.2011 - 01.2013
Student Teaching
Hopewell Middle School, RRISD
01.2011 - 01.2011
Student Teaching
Caraway Elementary, RRISD
01.2011 - 01.2011
Accounting Professional
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co. Canada
01.2000 - 01.2007
Accounting/Inventory Specialist
AMARR Garage Door Co.
01.1999 - 01.2000
Art Department Assistant
McLennan Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Photography Lab Technician
McLennan Community College
01.1997 - 01.1999
IT Professional
First National Bank
01.1997 - 01.1999
Asst. Manager/HR Professional
Univex Corp.
01.1992 - 01.1997
Interiorscape Design & Maint.
Melody's Designs - Owner/Operator
01.1990 - 01.1992
HR Professional/Payroll and Operations Assistant
Downing Brothers Construction
01.1988 - 01.1992
Designer and Leather Tooling Intern
Alpine Boot Shoe and Saddle Shop
01.1976 - 01.1977
Credit Manager
Haverty's Furniture
Contract Negotiator/Creator
Shell Oil Company
Accounting Manager
Exxon
Inventory Specialist
Brown's Shoe Company
Master Education, M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas State University
Teachers Certification K-12 Art Education -
State of Texas - TEA
Bachelors of Fine Arts, BFA -
University of Texas At San Antonio
Associates of Art, Fine Arts -
McLennan Community College
Business Management Degree Studies - Accounting
McLennan Community College
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