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Stephanie Shihadeh
New Port Richey
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers and administration to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic settings.
Experience in developing curriculum, modifying, and implementing structures to increase content knowledge. Data collection and analysis knowledgeable.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Snow Infusion Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Expanded market reach with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.
- Developed a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Spearheaded community outreach efforts to enhance brand awareness among local customers and stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by staying current on industry requirements and implementing necessary changes in operations.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Teacher
Pasco County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SPC
Tarpon Springs, FL12.2003
Skills
- Business Administration
- Employee Development
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Training
- Quality Assurance
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Staff Hiring
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Relations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Professional Networking
- Task Delegation
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Staff Training/Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Graduated college with 4.0 and inducted in Phi Alpha Kappa honors fraternity.
- 2018 Teacher of the Year
- 2004 - 2020 deemed High Effective in teaching
Certification
- Received Gifted Certification
- Received ESOL Certification
Affiliations
- Reading, Spending Time with Family, Going to Disney
Software
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
Snow Infusion Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Pasco County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SPC
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