SONIA M DURON

• Researched competitive products and pricing for sales staff use.
• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and trends.
• Generated leads through cold-calling, networking events, trade shows.
• Maintained relationships with clients through email campaigns, phone calls, and meetings.
• Provided support to the sales team in order to reach monthly goals.
• Created promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, ads, and direct mail pieces.
• Monitored industry trends and news related to company products and services.
• Compiled weekly and monthly reports of sales activities for management review.
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
• Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating databases.
• Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products or services.
• Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
• Reviewed customer complaints to determine appropriate methods for resolution.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
• Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
• Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
• Assisted professionals by listening in on customer calls and suggesting techniques to close sales.

COORDINATOR/ATHLETIC SETTING:

• Managed all fiscal budgets responsibly, including equipment, uniforms, and travel expenses.
• Daily responsibilities include developing athletic schedules, practice plans, and game day operations.
• Maintained accurate records of athletes' progress, attendance, eligibility, equipment inventory, and other relevant data.
• Coordinated travel arrangements and logistics associated with transporting athletes between venues for the team's away games and tournaments.
• Conducted meetings with coaches to discuss goals, strategies, and player development.
• Attended coaching clinics or workshops in order to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
• Coordinated pre-season tryouts and summer training camps, which guided athletes with encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Created a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
• Mentored and encouraged youth to develop a strong work ethic by being a positive role model, and regularly demonstrating good character and social skills.
• Established positive relationships, implemented team practices, scheduled meetings and games, and communicated important information to players, staff, and families.
• Oversaw the maintenance of gymnasiums, playing fields, weight rooms, locker rooms, and other facilities used by athletes, along with the supervision of equipment setup and teardown for periodic and special events.

CLASSROOM SETTING:

• Maintained an appropriate learning environment for all students by enforcing school expectations and regulations.
• Collaborated with administrators and department team members to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study based on curriculum objectives.
• Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths, to develop tailored lessons using various teaching strategies, to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress, areas requiring improvement, and to develop academic goals.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning. Encouraging critical thinking skills, problem-solving strategies, while establishing physical, social, and emotional development.
• I attended district workshops, training, and conferences to improve educational skills.

• School Health Advisory Committee representative for the middle school. I would present information obtained at health seminars, conventions, and professional development training to the School Board members, faculty, and community.
• Implemented animal safety in our school by working with the San Antonio ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
• I introduced the San Antonio Food Bank and Radio Disney to our school, along with the superintendent and district board members, to promote healthy eating.
• Introduced and implemented the Valero Kids Challenge in our elementary school in order to encourage physical and healthy lifestyles.

• District curriculum writer for the newly adopted C-Scope, and Scope and Sequence format for Health and P.E.
• District Grant Writer. Our district was the recipient of over $11,000, donated by the SA Sports Organization, to assist our physical education programs.
• Organized and hosted the televised 2010 Valero Go! Kids Challenge Media Kick Off for the district with guest speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Josh Davis and San Antonio City Council Members.
• 4-year Coach for the PALs (Police Athletic League) Program, sponsored by the San Antonio Police Department. (volleyball, basketball, and soccer)
• 4-year Boy Scout representative/facilitator at our campus.
• In 2011 and 2012, I was a Boy Scout volunteer for the Mustang Spring Break Camp and Mustang Summer Camp, in which we hosted up to 300 boys throughout the San Antonio area.
• Implemented after-school incentive programs, which increased daily student participation in our physical education program and clubs. (PALs program and Safety Patrol)
• Our elementary school had the largest number of cadets participating in patrols in the district during my four years at LBJ.

• Raised over $10,000 in funds for the construction of a school track for the students, faculty, and the community by organizing fundraisers.
• After-school homework club tutor.
• After school bus monitor.

• Recipient of the University of Texas - Arlington Outstanding Partner in Education Award.
• I volunteered my time to introduce an after-school athletic club for 5th and 6th grade students to increase their skills and prepare them for middle school athletics.
• Implemented incentive programs for good behavior and student participation.

• Taught Introductory to Chemistry/Physics and Health.
• Coached freshmen, JV, and varsity boys' and girls' tennis. (Singles and Doubles)

• I taught high school PE and a Health & Foundations class.
• Elementary 5th-grade PE teacher.
• JV Volleyball, JV Basketball, and Assistant Varsity Track Coach.
• Junior High Head Girls' Track Coach.