Accomplished in fostering professional growth and connections in a variety of roles. Adept in the areas of relationship building, collaboration, and coordination of key factors to enhance and improve student engagement, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Detail oriented with a strong work ethic and willingness to expand expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary General Education Teacher
Phillipsburg School District
12.2010 - Current
Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by student learners.
Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
Tutored students to evolve educationally and personally, by teaching social emotional skills to help deal with problem situations, express emotions appropriately and communicate with peers and adults.
Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
Membership Manager/Event Coordinator
Warren County Chamber Of Commerce
02.2008 - 12.2010
Organized successful networking events, fostering connections among members and industry professionals.
Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless coordination of member-related activities and events.
Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, sponsors, and community organizations.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Increased membership retention through effective communication strategies and personalized outreach.
Collaborated with marketing team to create compelling promotional materials for prospective members.
Implemented comprehensive onboarding program for new members to facilitate smooth integration into the organization.
Continually refined membership strategies, making data-driven decisions to adapt and evolve in response to shifting member needs and preferences.
Enhanced member engagement by developing and implementing targeted membership programs.
Served as primary point of contact for member inquiries, providing exceptional customer service in all interactions.
Managed membership database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely updates on renewals or changes in status.
Analyzed membership data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, informing future strategy decisions.
Coordinated volunteer initiatives that allowed members to give back to their communities while strengthening their connections within the organization.
Meeting Coordinator
Genesis HealthCare - Novartis Pharmaceuticals
11.2007 - 01.2008
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully execute events.
Coordinated venues, speakers, and meals for event attendees.
Facilitated smooth transitions between different sections of meetings or conferences by effectively managing time schedules according to agendas set forth beforehand.
Enhanced attendee satisfaction by meticulously planning and coordinating meeting logistics.
Leveraged technology to streamline communication between organizing committees, vendors, participants, and other stakeholders involved in the meeting process.
Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Fostered positive working relationships within internal departments helping facilitate efficient collaboration throughout the entire lifecycle of an event project.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Venue Coordinator
Genesis HealthCare - Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2007 - 11.2007
Enhanced event experiences by expertly coordinating venue logistics and accommodations.
Streamlined event planning processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
Maximized venue utilization with strategic scheduling and space allocation.
Collaborated with vendors to ensure seamless event execution, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
Maintained accurate records of all booked events and corresponding details for effective communication between departments.
Liaised with internal departments such as catering or audiovisual teams for smooth integration of services during each event.
Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation for successful events.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts (Communications, Sociology, Business)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2007
Skills
Relationship Building
Task Prioritization
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Event Planning, Budgeting and Setup
Timeline
Elementary General Education Teacher
Phillipsburg School District
12.2010 - Current
Membership Manager/Event Coordinator
Warren County Chamber Of Commerce
02.2008 - 12.2010
Meeting Coordinator
Genesis HealthCare - Novartis Pharmaceuticals
11.2007 - 01.2008
Venue Coordinator
Genesis HealthCare - Novartis Pharmaceuticals
09.2007 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts (Communications, Sociology, Business)