TODD HICKMAN
Business Leader And Educator
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
Astute Business Leader with 20 years of experience in operations management, technology implementation, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in small business development. Talented in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Additionally a creative Homeschool Educator polished in creating engaging and fun personalized activities and projects based on child's developmental stages and individual learning style. Offering 5 years of experience educating, preparing classwork materials and monitoring student progress.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
Dawsonville, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Evaluated classical, student-lead, and unschooling methodologies for best option.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
IT Security Consultant
Intellegracs
Alpharetta, GA
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Assessed security compliance, security program organization, policies and procedures, general risks and vulnerabilities.
- Developed reasonable and cost effective recommendations for security improvement.
- Studied organization's security policies and made appropriate changes to improve protection.
- Prepared management reports detailing observations, comparisons to applicable standards, guidelines and industry best practices.
- Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate associated risks.
Financial Advisor Trainee
Edward Jones
Cumming, GA
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Prepared research reports on stock bonds and mutual funds as assigned by supervisor.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Assisted brokers and advisors with servicing clients by preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Small Business Consultant
Self Employed
Broomfield, CO
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
- Provided personalized business consulting and overhauled services to strengthen client success.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Offered expertise on employee and business development plans to enhance implementation and routine oversight.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business.
Small Business Owner, Real Estate Appraiser
Todd R. Hickman, Appraiser, Inc
Louisville, CO
05.2006 - 12.2011
- Owner and founder of a residential real estate appraisal company servicing the Denver, CO and Atlanta, GA metropolitan markets.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Coached and mentored team of 10 employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Determined best courses of action for a residential appraisal company based on regional market trends and demands.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Frequently studied residential appraisal market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Oversaw operational aspects of successful residential appraisal business, including long-term planning, staff hiring and training, and procedure development and implementation.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of a residential appraisal company in detailed business plans.
Residential Property Appraiser
Self Employed
Marietta, GA
04.2001 - 08.2006
- Contacted with local real estate appraisal firms to provide valuation services to their clients.
- Successfully self-managed, trained and passed the licensure exam.
- Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
- Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
- Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Remained current on local areas through actively researching and garnering understanding of community values.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Assistant Branch Manager
Southtrust Bank
Marietta, GA
05.1998 - 04.2001
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Produced weekly and monthly reports for bank administrators to document long-term goals and financial status.
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Supervised team of 8 branch employees and made recommendations regarding performance evaluations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of branch financial products, including loans and lines of credit.
Trust Operations Associate
Southtrust Asset Management
Atlanta, GA
04.1997 - 05.1998
- Streamlined office operations by computerizing activities, managing customer communications, scheduling payments and tracking records and documents.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Analyzed financial data derived from multiple reporting systems to develop recommendations for operational and performance improvements.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
- Proactively identified all accounting errors by developing cross-referencing databases.
Training Specialist
Nationsbank
Smyrna, GA
06.1995 - 04.1997
- Responsible for developing and training new hire representatives on the company policies and procedures within the banking centers.
- Trained new personnel to use company computer systems, understand reporting requirements, money handling, made aware of security issues, and have a positive relationship with customers.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored over 75 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
Branch Teller
Nationsbank
Atlanta, GA
04.1994 - 06.1995
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Performed customer transactions for money orders, cashiers checks, deposits and withdrawals.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
- Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Handled various accounting transactions.
Education
MS in Management - Information Technology – Security Management
Colorado Technical University
Denver, CO 01.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO 01.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Lesson Planning
Classroom technology
Student engagement
Curriculum Development
Staff Management
Business Development
Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Consulting
Customer Relations
Business administration
Project Management
Copywriting expertise
Sales expertise
Digital marketing
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
IT Security Consultant
Intellegracs
05.2015 - 12.2015
Financial Advisor Trainee
Edward Jones
10.2014 - 04.2015
Small Business Consultant
Self Employed
01.2012 - 09.2014
MS in Management - Information Technology – Security Management
Colorado Technical University
01.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Phoenix
01.2008 - 06.2010
Small Business Owner, Real Estate Appraiser
Todd R. Hickman, Appraiser, Inc
05.2006 - 12.2011
Residential Property Appraiser
Self Employed
04.2001 - 08.2006
Assistant Branch Manager
Southtrust Bank
05.1998 - 04.2001
Trust Operations Associate
Southtrust Asset Management
04.1997 - 05.1998
Training Specialist
Nationsbank
06.1995 - 04.1997
Branch Teller
Nationsbank
04.1994 - 06.1995