Messiyah Kerr
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Seeking a full-time, entry-level position to develop interpersonal soft skills while contributing my academic background and managerial work experience to organizational goals and objectives. Accomplished professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Case Manager
Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Effective written, verbal, presentation skills
- Understand different medical aspects of students with disabilities and the implications for instruction
- Knowledgeable resources and techniques needed to integrate special education students into the least restrictive environment.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans for students with disabilities
- Experience with using Virginia IEP system
- School AI certified
- Worked with and managed a caseload of 14 students each year while working with three general education teachers.
- Worked effectively with students, teachers, parents and families.
Warehouse Supervisor
Riverside logistics
Richmond, VA
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Perform cycle counts and adjustments on inventory.
- Trained and developed employees to meet operational goals.
- Worked closely with upper management and HR to ensure improved effectiveness within the warehouse.
- Analyzed and processed data from Warehouse Management Systems(WMS) to ensure our day to day orders are being processed and completed.
- Supervised both shipping and receiving teams.
- Made sure that all (LTL) and (TL) carriers were being processed correctly.
- Trained and ensured that all FeDex and UPS small package orders were shipped out and processed correctly.
Training Facilitator
United Parcel Service
Richmond, VA
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Trained and established relationships with 5-10 new hires a week.
- Worked closely with HR and Operation personnel with staffing and retention.
- Work alongside a safety team to conduct observations on safe work methods.
- Worked closely with a team of trainers to give new hires more in depth training within their work area.
- Help with organizing and setting up events for wellness and safety.
Sales Representative Internship
State Farm Insurance Inc
Richmond , VA
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Cultivated strong customer relationships, securing repeat business and enhancing loyalty.
- Sold State Farm bank products to drive overall sales growth.
- Advised customers on tailored State Farm products to fulfill specific needs.
- Conducted meetings with potential clients to showcase product benefits.
- Obtained referrals from clients to expand the customer base.
- Participated in recruitment events to attract new leads, and improve outreach efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2017
Skills
- Networking
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Team building
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Public speaking
- Training
- Mentoring
- Effective oral and written communication
- Strong analytical skills
- Professionalism
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Inventory cycle counts
- Proficient with RF devices
- IEP facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Case management
- Data analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Collaborative leadership
- Lead generation
Activities & Honors
- Promoting, Representing, and Entertaining our fellow Peers (P.R.E.P Founder), 2015
- Trojans Activities Board (TAB), 2015
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), 2015
- WeLoveU Foundation 22nd New Life Family Walkathon, 2018
- ASEZ Volunteer Clean Up, 2018
- WeLoveU Foundation 23rd New Life Family Walkathon, 2019
- WeLoveU Foundation World Wide Blood Drive, 2019
Certification
- School AI certified
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Case Manager
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Riverside logistics
04.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Representative Internship
State Farm Insurance Inc
05.2016 - 08.2016
Training Facilitator
United Parcel Service
08.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia State University
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