Starla Gano
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative leader and quick learner with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired objectives. Skilled in program development, executing strategies, managing budgets, customer service and procurement. Organized and detail-oriented team player. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Title I Part C Migrant Education Program
United School District 489
03.2018 - Current
- Program leadership of and recruiter for federal Migrant Education Program serving all eligible students city-wide, ages 3-21 and their parents
- Communication and collaboration with government agencies and authorities
- Procurement of all program materials, supplies and equipment
- Performing federal, state and local database management
- Managing calendar, schedule and budget
- Advocate and liaison between students, 8 schools, parents and community
- City-wide and state-wide partnership development and collaboration for community resources, programs and social services
- Program administration developing, implementing, and assessing projects
- Extensive daily use of Microsoft Office and utilizing multiple other programs for data analysis of grades and academic success
Technology Teacher
O’loughlin Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Classroom leadership and project management to independently develop and implement curriculum for 45 weekly classes teaching 370 students in 6 grade levels
- Tech support and training of 60 employees on all district tech devices with extensively knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software and apps
- Policy and procedure improvement, tested and evaluated student progress for effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
Global Travel and Event Coordinator
Sizewise Worldwide
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Program management of all travel and event related responsibilities for 1000+ employees worldwide, booking hotels, private and commercial flights, ground transportation, restaurants, catering, entertainment, audio-visual equipment and more for individuals, groups and company-wide conferences
- Provided 24/7 on-call customer service support for all company travelers
- Partnership development, established and maintained relationships with employees and vendors; negotiated contracts; approved payments
- Procedure improvement and cost savings by having researched industry trends and implementing new travel policies and platforms
- Extensive calendar and schedule management for leadership and teams in multiple cities and states
Receptionist, Office Manager, Bookkeeper, Human Resources Manager, Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant
New York City
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Management of all office administrative operations
- Procurement of supplies, materials and equipment
- Coordinated booking of hotels, private and commercial flights, ground transportation, restaurants, catering, entertainment, audio-visual equipment and more for individuals, groups and conferences
- Human resource onboarding, orientation and benefit training of new-hires
- Calendar and schedule management; extensive collaboration with colleagues, daily Microsoft Office usage
Group Internet Sales/Marketing Manager
Largest Automotive Group in Western Kansas, Lewis Automotive Group
04.2009 - 03.2011
- Program leadership of internet sales and marketing for large automotive group: 6 dealerships in 4 cities, encompassing 9 automotive manufacturers
- Management of merchandising, customer service, marketing and social media management including supervision of internet sales team
- Provided technical support and software training to all company employees
- Managed nine dealer/manufacture websites and fielded all incoming phone calls and emails as 24/7 customer service
- Compiled and presented month-end reports, analysis and projections
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
Hays07.2000
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Program Leadership
- Database Management
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Procurement
- Human Resources and Employee Benefits
- Budget and Finance Management
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management and Supervision
- Customer Service and Support
- Calendar and Schedule Management
Timeline
Federal Title I Part C Migrant Education Program
United School District 489
03.2018 - Current
Technology Teacher
O’loughlin Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2016
Global Travel and Event Coordinator
Sizewise Worldwide
07.2014 - 03.2015
Group Internet Sales/Marketing Manager
Largest Automotive Group in Western Kansas, Lewis Automotive Group
04.2009 - 03.2011
Receptionist, Office Manager, Bookkeeper, Human Resources Manager, Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant
New York City
01.2001 - 01.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
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