Pamela A. Bonney
Troutman,NC
Summary
Experienced reading teacher for grades K-3 with a strong background in reading remediation for struggling students. Previously certified as K-6 elementary teacher, demonstrating a solid foundation in early childhood education. Dedicated to re-entering the educational field to support student literacy and achievement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Scholastic Book Fairs
Charlotte, NC
10.2000 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for book fair setup and execution to ensure seamless operations.
- Facilitated communication between schools and corporate teams to streamline scheduling processes.
- Developed marketing strategies that effectively promoted book fairs, increasing participation rates.
- Maintained rebooking rate of 92% through effective client engagement.
- Conducted daily prospecting to identify new sales opportunities.
- Organized book displays to maximize student engagement and enhance overall event experience.
- Resolved client concerns proactively, resulting in improved satisfaction ratings.
- Generated daily sales reports for management review, highlighting key performance metrics.
Purchasing Agent
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Statesville, NC
04.1999 - 10.2000
- Designed, presented, and implemented an integrated supply contract agreement with 15% guaranteed cost savings year one and 5% cost savings each consecutive year.
- Executed contract negotiations, competitive bidding, cost analysis, and invoice reconciliation to optimize purchasing processes.
- Oversaw procurement of raw materials, operating supplies, maintenance supplies, and service contracts with annual spend of $40M.
Title 1 Reading Teacher/1st - 3rd grades
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
Statesville, NC
01.1998 - 04.1999
- Developed engaging reading curriculum for diverse student needs.
- Developed and executed a reading remediation program to enhance literacy skills for struggling students.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy across subjects.
Purchasing Agent/Inside Sales
Alro Specialty Metals
Charlotte, NC
02.1987 - 08.1997
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Negotiated vendor and freight line contracts to secure favorable terms.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely procurement of specialty metals.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in purchasing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Psychology/Elementary Ed-K6 cert.
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC12-1997
Associate of Arts Degree - Major in Psychology
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI05-1986
Skills
- Digital resource proficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
- Effective technology skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Diverse instructional methods
- Student performance monitoring
- Classroom environment management
- Problem Solving
Volunteer Experience
Guardian Ad Litem, Iredell County Juvenile Court System, Statesville, NC, 09/01/02, 12/31/09, Investigate child abuse and neglect cases reported to DSS., Writing court reports and presenting the reports in court.
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Scholastic Book Fairs
10.2000 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
04.1999 - 10.2000
Title 1 Reading Teacher/1st - 3rd grades
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
01.1998 - 04.1999
Purchasing Agent/Inside Sales
Alro Specialty Metals
02.1987 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Psychology/Elementary Ed-K6 cert.
University of North Carolina
Associate of Arts Degree - Major in Psychology
Jackson Community College