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Micheala Nelon
Bristol,Virginia
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Dynamic Color Guard Director and educator with expertise in event coordination, team leadership, and effective communication. Proven ability to foster community involvement and enhance student performance through strategic planning and innovative solutions. Results-driven with a robust background in customer relationship management and effective communication. Experienced in resolving complex issues and promoting high satisfaction rates, all while maintaining composure in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Color Guard Director
UVA-Wise
Wise, Virginia
07.2026 - Current
- Mentored students in teamwork, leadership, and performance skills during practices.
- Coordinated rehearsals and ensured effective practice schedules for team members.
- Collaborated with music directors to align visual elements with musical selections.
Teacher
Chilhowie Elementary School
Chilhowie, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on data driven insights.
- Communicated effectively to establish and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Planned field trips that enriched students' educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting, promoted real-world learning.
- Organized educational events that increased community involvement and enhanced student learning.
Color Guard Director
Marion Senior High School
Marion, VA
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed recruitment materials for social media.
- Conducted tryouts for prospective color guard candidates each year.
- Designed costumes that matched the performance's theme or concept.
- Organized and managed logistics for competitions and public performances.
Customer Service Representative
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers
Hendersonville, North Carolina
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained composure during stressful situations and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
05-2022
- Performance Scholarship for Choir and Marching Band
- Marching Band Section Leader
- Work Study for the Appalachian Center for Civic Life
Associate of Arts -
05-2017
Skills
- Event coordination
- Performance coordination
- Visual design
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Student recruitment
- Customer relationship management
- Innovative solutions
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Social media content and recruitment
Timeline
Color Guard Director - UVA-Wise
07.2026 - Current
Teacher - Chilhowie Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative - Manual Woodworkers & Weavers
05.2019 - 07.2022
Color Guard Director - Marion Senior High School
01.2018 - 05.2023
Emory And Henry College - Master of Arts, Education
Emory And Henry College - Bachelor of Arts, History
Isothermal Community College - Associate of Arts,