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
Woodstock Va
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
Woostock Va
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
Lynchburg, VA
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, VA06.1980
Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05.1993
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Miller-Motte Technical College
Lynchburg, VA06.1996
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