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Pooja Sawant

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

District Teacher

Woodridge School District 68
2016.08 - Current
  • Having an IT Background, frequently helped teachers troubleshoot any impediments while using a software or application. Assisted with new app installation on Ipad, laptops, smartboard, and Chromebooks and helped them understand the aspects making it very user friendly.
  • Identified, adapted and suggested creative sources to help students grasp complex subjects or concepts.
  • Utilized technology such as iPads, Smart Boards, online programs and other digital media to enhance instruction. Made thorough use of effective communication skills, management skills and time management skills to get 100% output.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

YMCA Volunteer

YMCA
2009.02 - 2015.02

• Gained experience in data entry and record-keeping during my time as a volunteer.

• Applied marketing strategies to increase awareness of the organization's mission among potential donors.

• Demonstrated commitment towards achieving objectives by consistently meeting deadlines set for project completion.

• Practiced budgeting principles while allocating funds for different activities undertaken by volunteers.

• Helped in fundraising by leading Y's annual and capital campaigns. Transformed lives each day by serving as youth coaches, mentors, class instructors and leaders in our Y facilities and in the community.

• Conducted community workshops to educate the public on available services and promote different programs.

Software Tester

TechnoSystems
2004.01 - 2007.03
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual testing.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.

Marketing Manager

Baba Digital
2001.01 - 2004.03

• Continuously involved with Business generation, customer acquisition, service and retention.

• Excellent Vendor management and Negotiation skills.

  • Performed all logistic to execute deliverables. Assited in auditing and inspecting incoming material and inventory to make sure the financial records match the actual inventory. Occasionally involved in quality check.

• Researched and developed industry profiles and established a strong client base. Prepared competitive bids to acquire huge volumes of orders for both private and government projects.

• Completed all billing and invoicing tasks and recovered payments.

  • Helped brand managers with customer events, promotional strategies, and product launches for all outdoor campaigns.

Education

MBA - Management Studies

University Of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Mumbai
05.1999

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Service and Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Quality Improvement
  • Corporate Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Acquisition and Retention

Timeline

District Teacher

Woodridge School District 68
2016.08 - Current

YMCA Volunteer

YMCA
2009.02 - 2015.02

Software Tester

TechnoSystems
2004.01 - 2007.03

Marketing Manager

Baba Digital
2001.01 - 2004.03

MBA - Management Studies

University Of Mumbai

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Mumbai
Pooja Sawant