Rachel Cook
Mason,MI
Summary
Motivated professional seeking a full-time position that calls for diverse skill sets, aligns with my passion for the field of marketing, and provides opportunities to impact positive change within the community. Leveraging the following educational credentials and prior experience, I plan to showcase my robust work ethic by contributing new ideas and fresh perspectives to play a meaningful role in the growth of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Building Substitute
North Aurelius Elementary School
Mason
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with 25 parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Attended professional meetings, professional development or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Served as an EI para-professional, working with emotionally-impaired children, demonstrating the patience, understanding and adaptability that the role required.
Promotions Specialist
Teams Enterprises
Lansing, East Lansing, Detroit Surrounding Areas
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Boosted brand awareness by implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Provided exceptional customer service to hundreds of consumers during promotional events, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned about competitors' products and consumers' interests to answer questions and provide more complete information.
- Assisted 100+ customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with sales staff to identify target customers, promote products and increase sales.
- Set up and broke down promotional booths and talked to potential customers for successful promotional events.
- Planned and organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.
- Maintained accurate records of promotional events and customer interactions by conducting primary research.
Assistant
DC Sales & Marketing
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Organized clientele lists and provided sales support.
- Scheduled phone calls and managed administrative tasks.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Reviewed and edited 5documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
Personal Assistant
Independent Employer
Okemos
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as organization of the home or running errands when needed.
- Completed 20+ household tasks such as assisting with laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, etc.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing - Marketing
Northwood University
Midland, MI05.2021
Associates Degree - General Studies
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01.2019
Skills
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Project Management
- Internal and External Communications
- Data Entry
- Assessment Strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Discussion Facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking and Organization
- Staff Collaboration
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "You Make the Difference" certificate by the CEO of Edustaff and the VP of Human Resources.
- Received three North Aurelius Elementary School "Nice Job" notes nominated by fellow staff members and endorsed by the school principal and the Superintendent.
Leadership Roles
- Lansing Capitol Club Volleyball Coach
- Trained North Aurelius Elementary School Substitute Teachers
- Trained new hires at Teams Enterprise - process, customer interactions, data entry
Volunteer Positions
- Volunteered as Mason Public School Volleyball Camp Coach
- Volunteered as Lansing Community College Volleyball Camp Coach
- Volunteered at Sisters of Service Non-profit
Certifications
- Hubspot Email Marketing Certification
Timeline
Full-time Building Substitute
North Aurelius Elementary School
03.2022 - Current
Promotions Specialist
Teams Enterprises
08.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant
DC Sales & Marketing
09.2018 - 05.2021
Personal Assistant
Independent Employer
01.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing - Marketing
Northwood University
Associates Degree - General Studies
Lansing Community College