Savannah Case
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet set goals. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at maintaining confidentiality, my approach combines strong administrative support with clear communication, driving improved outcomes and efficiency. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Stepping Stones Preschool, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Home Baker
The Cookie Case - Self-employed
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to design custom decorated sugar cookies for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other events that exceeded expectations in both taste and appearance.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on products, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation for each order fulfilled.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by juggling multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness.
- Built a loyal customer base through targeted marketing efforts, including social media promotion.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and attention to individual preferences and dietary needs.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations and guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for customers.
- Participated in local community events as a vendor, showcasing our products while supporting charitable causes in the area.
- Optimized packaging design to better protect baked goods during transportation while also enhancing visual appeal upon delivery to the customer.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
Elementary School Teacher
Calvary Church
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Attendance Coordinator
Rio Rancho High School
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Enforced school and district policies regarding attendance.
- Maintained confidentiality of student information by adhering strictly to FERPA guidelines when handling sensitive data.
- Expedited the resolution of discrepancies in attendance records through thorough investigation and prompt follow-up actions.
- Provided valuable input during staff meetings to help inform decisions related to attendance policies, procedures, and intervention strategies.
- Enhanced communication between administration, teachers, and parents by promptly notifying them of student absences or issues.
- Documented visitor sign-ins and notify staff or department upon arrival.
- Handled parent calls requesting student early dismissal for approved reasons and facilitated release of students from class.
- Mitigated variety of student and parent complaints and problems daily.
- Aided in upholding district policies on attendance while ensuring adherence to state regulations regarding compulsory education laws.
- Facilitated smooth administrative operations by managing incoming phone calls, emails, and visitors related to attendance matters.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently maintaining and updating attendance records in the school database system.
Cemetery Administrative Assistant
Daniel's Family Funeral Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Enhanced workplace efficiency through cross-training with other cemetery staff members on various operational tasks and responsibilities.
- Consistently met deadlines for processing paperwork related to burials, plot sales, transfers, deeds, or permits required by law enforcement agencies or insurance companies.
- Improved cemetery operations by efficiently maintaining and organizing records of burials, plots, and plot owners.
- Contributed to a respectful environment within the cemetery by promptly addressing concerns or disputes among visitors or staff.
- Facilitated open communication between cemetery staff and stakeholders by organizing regular meetings and discussions.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating with groundskeepers, funeral directors, and other staff for seamless cemetery operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication, providing constructive feedback, and fostering teamwork among colleagues.
- Provided exceptional support to grieving families by empathetically answering questions about burials, schedules, and policies.
- Prepared thorough reports on cemetery finances, maintenance needs, and upcoming projects for board review meetings.
- Safeguarded confidential information by adhering to strict data privacy protocols in the handling of sensitive client records.
- Maintained accurate financial records with precise bookkeeping of plot sales, burial fees, and other transactions.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
High School Science Teacher
V. Sue Cleveland High School
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized field trips to local museums and research facilities, exposing students to real-world applications of scientific knowledge.
- Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
Office Manager
Calvary Church - Children's Ministry
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Created and updated rosters, documents, budgets and basic reports.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information related to congregants'' donations or requests for assistance.
- Printed and mailed, and emailed informative documents to ministry families and servants.
- Helped organized servant schedules for services and special events while ensuring sufficient coverage at all times.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing regular financial reports to the appropriate committees.
- Streamlined office procedures by organizing and maintaining an up-to-date filing system for important documents.
- Managed the church calendar effectively to accommodate various ministries'' activities without conflicts or overlaps.
- Served as a liaison between ministry directors, leaders, servants, and parishioners to foster open communication channels within the church community.
- Improved office efficiency by maintaining adequate supplies inventory levels while staying within allocated budgets.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating special events, ensuring smooth execution and positive experiences for attendees.
- Enhanced guest experience by promptly responding to inquiries via phone calls or emails from both members and visitors seeking information about the church''s services or events.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Facilitated efficient meetings by preparing and distributing meeting agendas to the ministry director, staff and other relevant parties in advance.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Interacted with vendors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Field Deputy Medical Investigator
New Mexico Office Of The Medical Investigator
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Established rapport with witnesses during interviews while obtaining valuable information pertinent to the case at hand.
- Enhanced case accuracy by meticulously reviewing and analyzing medical records, autopsy reports, and toxicology results.
- Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- Increased efficiency in evidence collection through proper utilization of photography, sketching, and note-taking techniques at scenes.
- Expedited case resolutions by conducting thorough scene investigations and gathering vital evidence for further examination.
- Supported fellow investigators by sharing knowledge on specialized topics like post-mortem examinations or forensic pathology principles.
- Communicated effectively with grieving families, providing explanations about death determinations in a compassionate manner for better understanding.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Ensured accurate identification of decedents by collecting necessary data such as fingerprints, dental records, or DNA samples.
- Assisted families in understanding the investigation process and provided support during difficult times.
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking skills in identifying potential medical or legal implications arising from case findings and proactively addressed them in collaboration with appropriate parties.
- Streamlined investigations by coordinating with law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, and forensic experts.
- Ensured the successful completion of high-profile investigations by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
- Upheld legal compliance regarding chain-of-custody protocols for collected physical evidence throughout the investigative process.
- Strengthened professional relationships with local hospitals, funeral homes, and coroner''s offices to facilitate seamless case management.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
Autopsy Assistant
New Mexico Office Of The Medical Investigator
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Facilitated timely transfer of bodies between morgue storage areas and examination rooms, maintaining respect for the deceased and their families.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing reliable support to colleagues during peak workload periods or staff absences.
- Collaborated effectively with forensic team members for comprehensive case evaluations and detailed reporting.
- Improved accuracy of findings by conducting thorough examinations of organs, tissues, and fluids.
- Enhanced autopsy process efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Maintained strict compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of contamination or injury during procedures.
- Ensured accurate results with diligent adherence to established protocols and procedures during autopsies.
- Established strong relationships with medical professionals for seamless coordination on complex cases requiring additional expertise.
- Utilized advanced laboratory equipment for precise analysis of collected samples, supporting pathologists'' conclusions.
- Preserved evidence integrity by following proper chain-of-custody protocols when handling specimens related to legal investigations.
- Increased case comprehension through consistent review of pertinent medical records prior to assisting in an autopsy.
- Supported timely completion of autopsies by efficiently managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Continuously improved knowledge in the field by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
- Assisted pathologists in determining cause of death through meticulous tissue sampling and data collection.
- Contributed to high-quality reports by documenting observations and findings throughout the autopsy process.
- Streamlined communication among team members by consistently updating case files with relevant information as it became available.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Alternative Teaching Licensure - Secondary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.2011
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Ethical and honest
- Microsoft Office
- Office Administration
- Phone Etiquette
- Records Management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Stepping Stones Preschool, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Calvary Church
08.2021 - 05.2023
Home Baker
The Cookie Case - Self-employed
02.2021 - Current
Attendance Coordinator
Rio Rancho High School
02.2020 - 08.2021
Cemetery Administrative Assistant
Daniel's Family Funeral Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Calvary Church - Children's Ministry
09.2016 - 02.2019
High School Science Teacher
V. Sue Cleveland High School
08.2013 - 06.2019
Field Deputy Medical Investigator
New Mexico Office Of The Medical Investigator
02.2013 - 10.2013
Autopsy Assistant
New Mexico Office Of The Medical Investigator
07.2009 - 12.2011
Alternative Teaching Licensure - Secondary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
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