Terra Payne
Texas City,TX
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Museum Manager
Galveston Children's Museum
Galveston, TX
08.2021 - 06.2025
- I managed the floor staff oversaw and maintained the exhibits
- Wrote curriculum and taught classes
- Made minor repairs
- Liason between staff and upper management
- In charge of scheduling events and event logistics
- Care of museum animals
Home Daycare Owner
Alvin, TX
10.2017 - 03.2021
- From 2017 until Covid I maintained an in home daycare. This allowed me to stay home with my infant daughter while also supporting her. I had 1 employee and on average cared for 5-8 children daily.
Phone Sales
Emperon Constar
Alvin, TX
01.2017 - 12.2017
- I sold cable, internet, and phone services to existing and new customers. I was a top seller on my team and was consistently one of the top commission earners. I worked here until the birth of my daughter.
Internet Sales & Logistics
Electrojunk, Inc
Alvin, TX
06.2010 - 01.2017
- I wrote, listed, and maintained online auctions for various items. I provided customer service for buyers and assisted with the packing and shipping of sold items. I also handled some of the marketing for the company along with facilitating different events we hosted for other sellers and buyers.
- I switched to a more sedentary job once I became pregnant and was unable to perform physical duties. I had planned to resume this job after maternity leave but the company no longer had the means to hire anyone.
Tech Support Agent
Comcast & Dish Network
Alvin, TX
01.2009 - 06.2010
- I was an advanced tech support agent assisting customers with technical issues over the phone.
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Christian Daycare
Alvin, TX
06.2005 - 01.2009
- I worked here on and off as a teacher in the 3 and 4 year old class. I did this while also attending college. Once the funding for college ran out I left this position for one that promised a better income.
Vet Assistant/Receptionist
Low Cost Pet Clinic
Alvin, TX
01.2004 - 05.2005
- I greeted patients, scheduled appts, kept the daily schedule running efficiently, assisted in the care of animals including medication and after surgery care. I helped care for animals when the clinic was closed. I also assisted during mobile vaccination events.
Education
High school diploma -
Alvin High School
Alvin, TXChild Development (1.5 Years College) -
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXSkills
- Proven success in diverse roles
- Resourceful problem solving
- Leadership and management
- Team collaboration
- Career advancement motivation
- Independent responsibility fulfillment
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR/1st Aid January 2024 to January 2026
Professional References
Nancy Schultz
Founder/Programming Director of
Galveston Children's Museum
nancy@galvestoncm.org
409-771-8645
Abi Williams
Team Lead / Longtime Coworker at
Galveston Children's Museum
512-508-6796
Timeline
Museum Manager
Galveston Children's Museum
08.2021 - 06.2025
Home Daycare Owner
10.2017 - 03.2021
Phone Sales
Emperon Constar
01.2017 - 12.2017
Internet Sales & Logistics
Electrojunk, Inc
06.2010 - 01.2017
Tech Support Agent
Comcast & Dish Network
01.2009 - 06.2010
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Christian Daycare
06.2005 - 01.2009
Vet Assistant/Receptionist
Low Cost Pet Clinic
01.2004 - 05.2005
High school diploma -
Alvin High School
Child Development (1.5 Years College) -
Alvin Community College