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Shana McMillan

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Summary

Innovative and collaborative professional transitioning into content strategy with a diverse skill set across multiple disciplines, leveraging writing, research, and audience engagement to extract accurate, insightful data. I am skilled at translating complex concepts that align with business goals, driven by curiosity and creativity, with a strong focus on quality control and customer engagement. I bring a clear and structural style along with a passion for engaging visibility through strategic, search-friendly content.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salon Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
Leander
07.2015 - 03.2025
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.

Educator

Round Rock ISD
Round Rock
08.2012 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
  • Created lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
  • Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
  • Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
  • Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
  • Adapted instructional methods according to the changing needs of the school district.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

Education

Education

Texas A&M, Commerce, TX, US
Commerce, TX
12-1995

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/ English Minor

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
12-1992

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Customer service
  • Sales strategy
  • Business planning
  • Market Analysis
  • Web Development
  • Technology integration
  • Marketing strategies
  • SQL
  • Large Language Models

Certification

  • University of Vanderbilt Generative AI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
  • University of California,Davis Research Proposal: iniatiing research
  • Vanderbilt University Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis Professional Ceritficate
  • Vanderbilt University ChatGTP +Excel:Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories
  • Vanderbilt University ChatGTP Advanced Data Analysis Professional certificate
  • Coursera Project Network Copywriting with ChatGTP: produce compelling copy that sells
  • Vanderbilt University Generative AI Data Analyst Specialization Professional Certificate
  • Texas Teaching Lifetime Certificate

Timeline

Salon Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
07.2015 - 03.2025

Educator

Round Rock ISD
08.2012 - 01.2015

Education

Texas A&M, Commerce, TX, US

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/ English Minor

The University of Texas At Dallas

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