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Tammy Blevins

Forest,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic , eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Shen Valley Signs & Graphics
01.2002 - 04.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.

Substitute Teacher

Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and record-keeping
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher

Private Teacher

Self Employed
04.1994 - 07.2000
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Conducted individual and group art lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Established strong creative foundation with students by incorporating basic art theory into weekly lessons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA
06.1980

Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
05.1993

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Miller-Motte Technical College
Lynchburg, VA
06.1996

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Executive Leadership
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Advertising Initiatives
  • Photographic Editing
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Mission and Vision
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Sales Growth
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Shen Valley Signs & Graphics
01.2002 - 04.2017

Substitute Teacher

Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003

Private Teacher

Self Employed
04.1994 - 07.2000

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School

Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art

Central Virginia Community College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Miller-Motte Technical College
Tammy Blevins