Myra Begay
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Member
Dept Of Dine Education
Tuba City, AZ
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced the overall reputation of the district by showcasing outstanding student achievements, innovative programs, and dedicated staff members at public events or in local media outlets.
- Supported fellow board members in developing and implementing policies designed to enhance academic achievement and overall school performance.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration among school board members, administrators, faculty, staff, and community members by emphasizing open communication and shared decisionmaking.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by monitoring adherence to federal mandates such as IDEA, Title I, and ESSA provisions.
- Promoted diversity within schools by advocating for inclusive hiring practices and championing culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Reviewed curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring a comprehensive education for all students across the district.
- Addressed concerns of the community by actively participating in public meetings and listening to feedback from stakeholders regarding educational policies and practices.
- Encouraged professional development among staff members by approving funding allocations toward ongoing training opportunities or conferences.
- Developed strategic plans outlining priorities and goals related to budget allocation, personnel management, facilities planning, and program implementation.
Tuba City Chapter Government Vice President
To NaNees Dizi Local Government
Tuba City, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
Owner
Draper Glass Company
Tuba City And Kayenta
10.1992 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
School Board Member
Navajo Nation Department Of Education
Tuba City, AZ
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Advocated for additional funding opportunities to provide necessary resources for underserved students and schools within the district.
- Enhanced the overall reputation of the district by showcasing outstanding student achievements, innovative programs, and dedicated staff members at public events or in local media outlets.
- Supported fellow board members in developing and implementing policies designed to enhance academic achievement and overall school performance.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma -
Tuba City High School
Tuba City, AZ05.1984
Skills
- School Improvement
- Community Engagement
- Workplace ethics
- Educational leadership
- Staff Development
- Student Advocacy
- Meeting facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Business Planning
- Employee Training
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Purchasing and planning
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Issue Resolution
- Professional Networking
- Budget Control
- Operations Management
- Bookkeeping
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Staff hiring
- Sales Planning
- Financial Management
- Sales Development
- Accounting management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Start-Up Operations
- Business marketing
- New Business Development
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Public Speaking
- Sales strategics
- Financial Administration
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Trends Analysis
- Incident Response
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
- Contract Management
- Employee Development
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service Management
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Business Leadership
- Administrative Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Direct Sales
- Sales Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Monitoring
- Price Structuring
Timeline
School Board Member
Dept Of Dine Education
03.2024 - Current
Tuba City Chapter Government Vice President
To NaNees Dizi Local Government
01.2021 - Current
School Board Member
Navajo Nation Department Of Education
05.2017 - 05.2021
Owner
Draper Glass Company
10.1992 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fort Lewis College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Tuba City High School