Myra Begay
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Member
Dept Of Dine Education
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
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
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
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