Paige M. Blair
Bella Vista,AR
Summary
Results-oriented Team Leader with expertise in educational program development and community engagement. Proven ability to cultivate partnerships and drive collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes. Strong work ethic and reliability ensure effective communication and relationship-building within diverse groups.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Lifesaving Outcomes
Best Friends Animal Society
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily operations and health of over 100 animals per week
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and 1-1 check-ins with four direct reports.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with organization goals.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
Lifesaving Outcomes Specialist
Best Friends Animal Society
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Quick, courteous communicator via phone and email with potential adopters.
- Matchmaker and counsel adopters on welcoming new dogs home.
- Administratively support transport and foster team.
- Champion Best Friends at community events and via local media.
Dog Groomer
Pet Supplies Plus
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Certified - Level 1 & 2: Pet Groomer from Paragon School of Pet Grooming
Project Manager
EdVenture Partners
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led and developed experiential learning program curriculum; planned international biannual event (75k budget); owner of client relationship with Facebook; supervised 5 project coordinators while coaching 15-20 university teams through semester long experience.
Graduate Teaching Instructor
Florida State University
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed and delivered engaging lecture materials for undergraduate courses, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Facilitated interactive discussions, promoting critical thinking and active participation among diverse student groups.
- Assessed student performance through comprehensive evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve academic outcomes.
- Designed course curricula aligned with academic standards and learning objectives, ensuring relevance and rigor in instruction.
ESL Teacher
Lanpus Kids English
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition in young learners.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Poetry
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2015
B.A. - American Studies & English
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2009
Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Relationship building
- Process improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Curriculum development
- Idea development and brainstorming
Certification
- Fear Free Professional Grooming Certified, Fear Free, 2022
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certified, International Teacher Training Organization, 2010
- Certificate in Service Learning, University of Kansas, 2008
Timeline
Supervisor, Lifesaving Outcomes
Best Friends Animal Society
03.2025 - 10.2025
Lifesaving Outcomes Specialist
Best Friends Animal Society
03.2023 - 03.2025
Dog Groomer
Pet Supplies Plus
10.2021 - 03.2023
Project Manager
EdVenture Partners
01.2016 - 01.2020
Graduate Teaching Instructor
Florida State University
06.2013 - 12.2015
ESL Teacher
Lanpus Kids English
02.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Fine Arts - Poetry
Florida State University
B.A. - American Studies & English
University of Kansas