Tarrie Traylor
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Dedicated leader adept at fostering collaborative partnerships in business and industry, leveraging collective expertise to empower students for postsecondary success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Development Coordinator
Fulton County Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Contributed successful strategies to drive high demand for magnet applicants, exceeding enrollment targets by nearly 50%.
- Forged key partnerships with industry and community members to enhance program visibility and foster mutually beneficial relationships.
- Planned and executed impactful events, including partner and community forums, industry council meetings, industry tours, career fairs and executive summits.
Department Chairperson/Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided leadership and direction for one of the largest, most comprehensive, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education departments in Fulton County.
- Maintained one of the highest pathway completion rates among the 21 Fulton County High Schools.
- Consistently demonstrated responsible management of an annual CTAE budget surpassing $35,000.
- Achieved a 25% increase in CTAE pathway completion rate for the 2020 fiscal year as newly appointed department chairperson (361 in 2019 compared to 451 in 2020).
- Master scheduling team member, overseeing schedules for an 18 member CTAE department.
- Championed departmental Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), fostering a collaborative environment where teachers engaged in insightful data analysis to enhance instruction.
- Administered TKES classroom observations for CTAE Department.
- Developed and maintained strategic alliances with local businesses and organizations to offer a wide range of valuable work-based learning opportunities for students.
- Improved job prospects and student career readiness.
- Boosted Work-Based Learning student enrollment through targeted outreach and effective engagement strategies, resulting in significant program growth.
Business Studies Assessor
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education And Training Institute
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Scouted new business and organizations to hire unemployed students and matched them with departments closely related to their degree field.
- Served as student work placement supervisor by monitoring student work attendance, evaluating student work related activities and professional work ethics.
- Effectively equipped adult learners to meet international employer standards, leading to the successful graduation of over 80 students with vocational certificates.
Business and Marketing Academy Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Worked as key member of team writing grant to improve literacy; received funding from Department of Education for $700,000 in February 2013; researched use of technology for literacy teaching and learning; recommended developing collaborative Reading and Business classes.
- Established and successfully managed 'The Bulldog Corner' school store, achieving consistent annual sales of $35,000 since its inception in November 2011.
- Chosen as academy coordinator for Marketing and Hospitality Academy, 2010-2015; recognized for recruiting students more successfully than three other academies offered.
- DECA Regional competitive event host for 2011 and 2012 school years; secured 60 industry professionals to judge 400 student competitors in the areas of marketing, finance, economics and business.
- Coached five students winning first place through third place in principles of marketing, hospitality and tourism and hotel and lodging management events four consecutive years at DECA Region Competition.
- DECA Marketing club advisor, 2010 – 2015, FBLA club advisor, 2020 – 2021.
Customer Service Representative/Sales Agent
AirTran Airways
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed highest volume of calls among 20 sales agents and resolved customer problems.
- Recognized for exceeding monthly goals in sales; acknowledged for leadership with monthly rewards.
- Selected to participate in eight-month rotation in human resources before being promoted to higher level in customer service.
Market Research Associate
Whaley Research & Associates, Inc
11.1996 - 08.2002
- Provided strategic marketing support for Proctor & Gamble along with several reputable consumer product organizations.
- Determined the brand equity and staying power of goods and services by analyzing market data and consumer feedback.
- Conducted research to conceptualize innovative ideas for new product launches and enhancements on existing brands.
- Supervised and trained new employees on methods to increase productivity such as probing and communication basics..
Education
Master of Education – Business Education -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA01.2010
Master of Business Administration – Marketing -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA01.2003
Skills
- Employer Engagement
- Staff Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Partnership Building
Accomplishments
Conferences and Presentations
- 2024 upcoming presenter, Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Conference - Beyond the Blueprint: Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing the First Accelerated Career Diploma High School
- Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Conference, July 2010 – July2023
- Association for Career and Technical Education' Conference, November 2014 and November 2023
- 2023 Presenter, ACTE Career Tech Vision - Engage Business Partners, Empower Students, Enhance Your WBL Program
- Work-Based Learning and Youth Apprenticeship Conference 2021 - 2023
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GA ETC), 2019
- Industry Certified Marketing Program Co-Coordinator, 2010-2014
Media Appearances
Workforce Development at The Promise Career Institute Showcase Story. Manhattan Strategy Group May 2024 Newsletter.
Certification
- Reading Endorsement - 2014
- STEM Endorsement - 2020
Timeline
Workforce Development Coordinator
Fulton County Schools
09.2023 - Current
Department Chairperson/Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 09.2023
Business Studies Assessor
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education And Training Institute
08.2015 - 07.2018
Business and Marketing Academy Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2015
Customer Service Representative/Sales Agent
AirTran Airways
06.2004 - 01.2007
Market Research Associate
Whaley Research & Associates, Inc
11.1996 - 08.2002
Master of Education – Business Education -
University of West Georgia
Master of Business Administration – Marketing -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing -
University of West Georgia
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