Energetic customer focused team member with excellent listening skills looking for a place that I can invest my time, serve my team and our customers, and make a positive contribution to our success.
Looking for an Entry level position that offers room for advancement as my skills, knowledge, contribution deem worthy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional for Special Education Department
Windsor Middle School
Windsor, CO
04.2022 - Current
Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the classroom setting.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Provided feedback to teachers regarding student successes or challenges observed during instruction time.
Assisted in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Implemented strategies designed to help increase independence among special needs students when completing assignments or activities independently.
Experience in providing one-on-one with a disabled student, including specialized training in the care of management of feeding tubes.
Event and Bridal Salon Owner
BUNI Event and Bridal Salon
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - 12.2022
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Ordered beauty products and beauty equipment and maintained inventory.
Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
Conferred with customers to understand needs.
Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
Boosted sales by developing marketing promotions to strengthen outreach.
Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
Promoted services and products.
Salon Apprenticeship
Cha Chas Salon
Lexington, KY
09.2018 - 09.2019
Guest Care
Hair Color, Cutting and Styling, Extensions
Sensory Experiences
Social Media Marketing and Promotions
Marketing Intern
IMMI
Westfield, IN
05.2016 - 08.2016
Project Coordinator for corporate Special Olympic Plane Pull and Make a Wish Sponsorship events
Assisted in events and promotional activities
Planned fundraising and service activities
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family Home
Zionsville, IN
05.2015 - 09.2015
Transported client to and from planned activities.
Led hands-on activities consistent with his interests and skills.
Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for him.
Special Education Student Aide
Zionsville Community High School
Zionsville, IN
05.2014 - 06.2015
Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems.
Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
Best Buddies Mentor
Best Buddies Organization
Zionsville, IN
09.2013 - 05.2015
Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
Education
Cosmetology
Aveda Fredric's Institute
Indianapolis, IN
08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Skills
Positive and Professional
Relationship Building
Sales Development
Behavioral Plan Management
Communication Skills
Problem-solving and adaptability
Additional Information
Teachers Assistant two years in High School Special Education Class
Chaperon Best Buddies Prom 4 years
CPR/CPI Training and Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional for Special Education Department
Windsor Middle School
04.2022 - Current
Event and Bridal Salon Owner
BUNI Event and Bridal Salon
09.2019 - 12.2022
Salon Apprenticeship
Cha Chas Salon
09.2018 - 09.2019
Marketing Intern
IMMI
05.2016 - 08.2016
Special Needs Nanny
Private Family Home
05.2015 - 09.2015
Special Education Student Aide
Zionsville Community High School
05.2014 - 06.2015
Best Buddies Mentor
Best Buddies Organization
09.2013 - 05.2015
Cosmetology
Aveda Fredric's Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Kentucky
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