Michaela Winters
Chicago,IL
Summary
Eager MLIS student with a passion for organization and a desire to showcase project management skills. Proven ability to adapt to quick-paced environments and finish tasks efficiently and effectively before asking for new work. Never wants a dull moment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Act as the gatekeeper, prioritizing conflicting needs. Handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively, and independently, and follows through on tasks until successful completion. Suggests new processes/procedures to expedite projects and day-to-day workflow.
- Adapt instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
Paraprofessional
Skokie District 68
Skokie, Illinois
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Engage with team members across daily operations, maintaining a pulse on the team’s mood and picking up on potential problems before they escalate.
- Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, students' parents, and Supervisors.
- Support students with special needs in their daily tasks and learning objectives.
Intern
NAUMD
Evanston, Illinois
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyze media performance data and audience insights to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness, and provide recommendations for optimization.
- Establish and maintain centralized locations for shared files and folders. Maintain and update databases.
- Assist in the development and execution of media plans across various channels (video, digital, social media, etc.) to achieve business goals.
- Make minor updates to marketing templates, such as editing text or adding simple graphics as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Director and executive staff to review and revise website content for improved information accessibility, clear language, and enhanced search engine optimization (SEO).
Reservationist
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Support administrative tasks, such as filing and data entry.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and paperwork with precision, maintaining an organized and efficient front desk.
- Seamlessly manage appointments, inquiries, and flow to ensure a smooth and streamlined experience.
- Email and phone communication of appointment reminders, follow-ups, and other communications.
- Greet and assist visitors with a beaming smile, making every visit memorable from the moment they step in.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Dominican University
River Forest, IL12-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Global Communications
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Information organization
- Media planning
- Database management
- Customer service
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
11.2023 - 11.2024
Paraprofessional
Skokie District 68
02.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
NAUMD
06.2021 - 08.2021
Reservationist
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
10.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Global Communications
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee