Nikki Thies
Urbandale
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in educational leadership and business operations. Skilled in project management and data analysis, dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Educator
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines
01.2006 - Current
- Served as Student Services Coordinator, Dean of Students, Instructional Coach, and Classroom Teacher
- Supervised and coached school psychologists, consultants, and social workers to enhance student support services
- Assisted building principal in managing routines, procedures, and functions to ensure smooth school operations
- Collaborated with building and district leadership to design and deliver professional development that met educator needs
- Coordinated building observations, implementation studies, and analysis of such, based on content provided in professional development
- Provided instructional coaching designed to improve student learning, ensure equitable outcomes, and empower the teacher to continually improve practice
- Modeled best instructional practices in all classrooms K-5
- Designed and delivered instruction as a classroom teacher in grades 3, 4, and 5
Owner and Operator
Vending Services Inc
West Des Moines
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Established routes, procedures, and logistics to provide vending and market service to over 40 accounts in Des Moines and surrounding areas
- Secured new accounts, negotiated contracts, and established timelines for new and existing account installations
- Hired and supervised a staff of 20 - including warehouse support, route drivers, and service technicians
- Provided all employee onboarding, including training on Seed, our vending management software
- Established procedures for all food and beverage inventory intake and cataloguing of new products
- Facilitated vending equipment purchases, overseeing financing and procurement of kiosks, machines, credit card readers, and theft prevention technology.
- Managed company finances including payroll, invoicing, billing, rebates, and state/federal tax responsibilities.
- Coordinated and analyzed sales and shrink reports to minimize loss and maintain budget alignment, contributing to growth and profitability.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA06-2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Vending Services Inc
01.2021 - 08.2023
Public Educator
Des Moines Public Schools
01.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa