Dependable, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent time management and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager
Harless-Hanberry Household
02.1986 - Current
Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
Developed and implemented new housekeeping practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
Formulated and oversaw housekeeping budget to manage expenditures and control expenses.
Developed and implemented variety of policies and procedures to drive productivity, increase morale and reduce costs.
Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Orange Grove I
08.2009 - Current
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Owner/Operator
Dena's Restaurant
09.1996 - 01.2009
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.1985
Skills
Student Records Management
Safety Awareness
Classroom Instruction
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Special Projects
Extracurricular Activities
Consistent Supervision
Organizational Abilities
Customer Relationship Management
Staff Management
Sales and Marketing
Managing Employee Relations
Food and Beverage Management
Accomplishments
Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
Supervised and managed a staff of over 45 employees.