Villie Jones
Decatur,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic seasoned former educator with superb leadership and communication skills seeking a return back to the management industry. Motivated professional offering skillsets from a multidisciplinary educational background that adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Attentive, adaptable, and skilled in management, production, and service operations. Dedicated and effective in leveraging feedback to create dynamic training and plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses in order to motivate and encourage growth through carefully monitored work progress. Hardworking employee with customer service and time management abilities skilled in working under pressure who meets tight deadlines while adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Library Legal Aide
Core Civic Wheeler
Alamo, GA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assist with computer navigation on the Lexis Nexis system
- Perform housekeeping duties on a regular basis by proper use of cleaning supplies and chemicals and occasional lifting and/or moving of materials up to 50 pounds
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Responsible for the routine work of maintaining law library functions on a day-to-day basis
- Issue and document legal forms and law books; log and file law library request.
Director of Bands & Music Technology Instructor
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Implemented policies designed to improve operational efficiency throughout all aspects of the band program .
- Created and managed an annual budget for the band program.
- Maintained records of student performance data related to technology proficiency.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student progress towards mastery of technology skills.
Director of Bands
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
Savannah, GA
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Organized and conducted musical auditions for prospective members of the band program.
- Tracked inventory of materials used by ensembles within the band program.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive program of music education and performance for the band program.
Director of Bands & Cultural Arts Department Head
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
07.1999 - 06.2009
- Researched grants available from public or private sources that could benefit the band programs needs.
- Cultivated partnerships with local businesses to provide discounts on items needed by ensembles within the band program.
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors associated with activities related to the band program.
- Ordered supplies needed for rehearsals and performances as well as equipment maintenance.
Associate Sales Manager
S & K Menswear
Savannah, GA, Fayetteville, NC
10.2000 - 08.2002
- Completed weekly inventory counts and reorders
- Assisted customers with suit sizing, alterations, and wardrobe suggestions
- Utilized effective merchandising techniques for quick sell and eye appeal
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Created reports, tracked progress, and analyzed trends related to sales activities.
Choral Director
Robeson County Public Schools
Lumberton, NC
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Organized and led rehearsals for choirs of various sizes.
- Organized rehearsals to ensure performer's readiness.
- Cultivated an environment of respect among students while maintaining high expectations for performance quality.
- Attended professional workshops or master classes to stay up-to-date on trends in choral conducting.
Assistant Manager
Godfather's Pizza
Savannah, GA
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Served as a liaison between staff members and senior management personnel.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
General Manager
Little Caesar's Pizza
Savannah, GA
05.1990 - 06.1997
- Inspected and evaluated the content and quality of products received and food going out.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Education
Certificate - ServSafe Food Handler Training
National Restaurant Association
Chicago, IL11-2023
Certificate On The Job Training - Basic Computer Operation
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA06-2023
Certificate With Distinction - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA12.2022
Certificate - Plumbing I & II
National Center Construction Education Research
Alachua, FL03-2021
[Hiatus] - Master of Music Education & Research
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Education Certification
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12-1997
Skills
- Relationship Building & Cross Team Management
- Logistics Management & Travel Coordination
- Troubleshooting & Complex Problem-Solving
- Flexible, Adaptable, Organized & Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Soft Skills Communication
- Strategic Planning Coordination & Detail Oriented
- Differentiated Instruction for Team Development
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict & Customer Complaint Resolution Techniques
- Asset Management & Safety Understanding
- MS Office, Microsoft 365 & Google Docs Proficient
- Motivational & Sales Techniques
- Talent Recruitment & Performance Evaluations
- Labor, Food & Budget Cost Control
Affiliations
- An active community service volunteer.
- An avid musician who performs with community band ensembles.
Accomplishments
- [2001] - Community Service Award received from former Governor Jim Hunt (NC).
- [2006 - 2008] - Community Service Certificates received from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Fayetteville, NC).
- [2007 - 2010] - Certificates and Letters of Appreciation received from former Mayor Anderson Taylor (Estill, SC).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Law Library Legal Aide
Core Civic Wheeler
08.2021 - 12.2023
Director of Bands & Music Technology Instructor
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2014 - 05.2017
Director of Bands
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2014
Associate Sales Manager
S & K Menswear
10.2000 - 08.2002
Director of Bands & Cultural Arts Department Head
Cumberland County Schools
07.1999 - 06.2009
Choral Director
Robeson County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.1999
Assistant Manager
Godfather's Pizza
06.1997 - 05.1998
General Manager
Little Caesar's Pizza
05.1990 - 06.1997
Certificate - ServSafe Food Handler Training
National Restaurant Association
Certificate On The Job Training - Basic Computer Operation
Central Georgia Technical College
Certificate With Distinction - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
Certificate - Plumbing I & II
National Center Construction Education Research
[Hiatus] - Master of Music Education & Research
Anderson University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Savannah State University
Some College (No Degree) - Education Certification
Armstrong State University
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