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Valda Wolfe

Butler,PA

Summary

Seasoned professional with a robust background in payroll processing and office management, including a pivotal role at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Excelled in establishing and growing the Valda J. Wolfe School of Performing Arts, demonstrating exceptional marketing and leadership skills. Proven ability in employee services, ensuring seamless payroll operations and fostering educational excellence.

Overview

57
57
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Instructor School of Performing Arts

Valda J Wolfe
10.1978 - Current
  • Marketing and developing a business from the ground up for classes of students studying all forms if dance.
  • Advertising and developing private classes for studying all areas of music education...
  • Voice, Piano, Violin, All Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Acting.
  • Supplemental contracts for instruction in five school districts in addition to private business.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
  • Engaged parents and guardians in educational process through regular communication and meetings.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.
  • Advocated for inclusion of mental health education in curriculum, supporting student well-being.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Payroll Assistant

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
07.1967 - 11.1970
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in payroll system from their first day onward.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Ensured timely payment of employee wages by consistently meeting deadlines for payroll processing.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in the payroll system from their first day onward.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dance, Music Study, Drama

Private Instructors
PA

GED - Business

Redbank Valley High School
New Bethlehem, PA
05.1967

Skills

Office management

Timeline

Owner/Instructor School of Performing Arts

Valda J Wolfe
10.1978 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Dance, Music Study, Drama

Private Instructors

GED - Business

Redbank Valley High School

Payroll Assistant

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
07.1967 - 11.1970

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