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Nova Smith

Nova Smith

Business Management Associate
Sacramento,CA

Summary

Offering strong analytical abilities and proactive mindset, ready to thrive in fast-paced business environment. Brings foundational understanding of business principles and financial management, coupled with proficiency in data analysis and project coordination. Ready to use and develop skills in strategic planning and team collaboration in a Business Management Associate role.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Literacy Tutor

Middle Tree
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: via Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Assisted students with their academic priorities.
  • Communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans in accordance with curriculums.
  • Designed innovative lesson materials that catered to diverse learning styles, ensuring each student was engaged in the tutoring process.
  • Maintained student focus and etiquette in an online space.

Caregiver

The Smith Family
08.2005 - 08.2010
  • Took time away from a professional career to act as a full-time caregiver to a child with developmental delays and a part-time caregiver to a relative with ALS.
  • Assisted with tasks such as toileting, meal preparation, opening pill bottles, running errands, and organizing the household.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating with specialists, scheduling appointments, and driving to appointments.
  • Created a system for the patient with developmental delays: Homeschooling, sign language, sensory brushing, joint compressions, classical music, fine motor exercises, and strict schedules/organization.
  • Soft skills included compassion, empathy, and collaboration.

Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic Journeyman (2A652)

U.S. Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Troubleshot, maintained, and repaired aerospace ground equipment (AGE) in support of the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber aircraft during Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Supervised and relayed orders to lower ranking airmen.
  • Controlled the inventories for 20 upright rolling toolboxes on the main shop floor.
  • Followed technical data in conjunction with the MSDS and OSHA/EPA regulations.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using computerized diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
  • Repaired electrical systems on GSE using schematics, wiring diagrams and test meters.
  • Performed daily pre-flight checks on all GSE prior to use at the airport ramp area.
  • Inspected hydraulic system components for proper operation and leaks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Associate of Applied Science(T) - Business Administration, Management

Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA

Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology, Management

Air University/CCAF
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • MySQL

  • Lean Six Sigma

Affiliations

Native Daughters of the Golden West

Timeline

Literacy Tutor

Middle Tree
12.2021 - 03.2022

Caregiver

The Smith Family
08.2005 - 08.2010

Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic Journeyman (2A652)

U.S. Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2003

Associate of Applied Science(T) - Business Administration, Management

Monterey Peninsula College

Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology, Management

Air University/CCAF

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management

University of San Francisco
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