Tonya Wendling
Waldron,IN
Summary
Dynamic and highly organized professional with experience supporting complex operations, managing detailed records, and coordinating communication in fast-paced environments. Renowned for exceptional administrative accuracy, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to multitask while adapting to shifting priorities. Proven flexibility and professionalism, complemented by extensive problem-solving abilities developed through mentoring educators, co-owning a small business, and serving as secretary of the local teachers' union. Eager to leverage strong organizational support, customer service expertise, and process efficiency to drive success in a corporate setting.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner / Administrative & Operations Support
Wendling Home Improvement
05.1999 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive business records while tracking finances, managing invoicing, and developing budget strategies.
- Coordinate scheduling, customer communication, and project timelines.
- Maintain receipts, contracts, and documentation with accuracy and organization.
- Provide hands-on project support, demonstrating flexibility and multitasking.
Teacher / Classroom Manager
Waldron Elementary School
08.1993 - Current
- Managed daily schedules, coordinated meetings, and maintained detailed records.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, and instructional materials with accuracy.
- Served as primary contact for parents, staff, and administrators.
- Consistently met student growth expectations 95%-100% in the last 5 years.
- Mentored student teachers and younger educators across the school corporation.
- Served as Secretary of the local teachers’ union, managing minutes and communications.
- Utilized Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and school data systems.
- Served on several leadership teams to improve educational initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Decision-making
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Records management
- Operations management
- Customer retention
- Employee relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
Projects June, 2025
01-1999
Professional Development
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training (TBRI Methodology) | 2024
- Advanced Professional Communication (20 Graduate Credits in Counseling Psychology) | Indiana University, Indianapolis
- Information Synthesis & Document Analysis (Butler University)
Timeline
Co-Owner / Administrative & Operations Support
Wendling Home Improvement
05.1999 - Current
Teacher / Classroom Manager
Waldron Elementary School
08.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University, Indianapolis