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Valerie Vickrey

Klein,TX

Summary

I am a resilient Special Education professional familiar with the rewards and challenges that result from working with special needs children. I have experience as a paraprofessional in both special education and a typical classroom. I am currently in the accelerated summer cohort for Region 4 Inspire, and will be finished with all coursework by August. I am seeking a position as a Special Education teacher where I can use my experience, as well as skills I've learned in training, to enhance learning and help create positive educational outcomes for Special Education students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Isikel, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
  • Oversaw 8 employees daily working directly under me
  • Responsible for all aspects of owning and operating a business to include: human resources, receiving orders, customer service, invoicing, shipping, inventory management, employee training, ensuring state and federal tax obligations were me and any applicable laws were followed
  • Won award for one of Houston's Fastest Growing Businesses from Houston Business Journal in 2022.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

SENIOR VP

Isikel Manufacturing
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Served as direct supervisor for all Vice Presidents, Human Resources Director and Procurement Director
  • Served as liaison between employees and Board of Directors
  • Played a pivotal role in developing employee handbook, selecting and implementing employee benefits plans, and fostering positive work environment through open communication and social team-building activities

Online Boutique Owner

Frock & Bauble, LLC
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents


Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Douglas County Schools
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Increased classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Selected by school administrators as Lead Parapro. Served as a liaison between administration and paraprofessional team.

Paraprofessional - Special Education

Gwinnett County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
  • Provided personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.

Teller Supervisor

Branch Banking and Trust, BB&T
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
  • Created teller schedule to keep weekly and weekend shifts properly staffed
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty
  • Examined tellers' reports of daily transactions for accuracy
  • Maintained strong knowledge of bank products, services, procedures, and regulatory requirements to assist staff members with questions and difficult or complex tasks
  • Promoted bank's products and services by consistently cross-selling to customers.

Teller

Wachovia Bank, NA (Currently Wells Fargo)
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits, ATM deposits and armored car transactions.

Customer Support Team Lead & Sales Executive

J&L Marketing
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Crafted intelligent, professional responses to customer questions
  • Assisted sales team by creating and maintaining supporting data files
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Awarded Employee of the Year 2001.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Analysis

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.1999

Associate of Arts -

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
05.1997

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Instructional Strategies

Affiliations

  • Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, Member

Timeline

SENIOR VP

Isikel Manufacturing
01.2022 - 09.2023

Owner/Operator

Isikel, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2024

Online Boutique Owner

Frock & Bauble, LLC
12.2016 - 06.2018

Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Douglas County Schools
08.2015 - 10.2016

Paraprofessional - Special Education

Gwinnett County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015

Teller Supervisor

Branch Banking and Trust, BB&T
01.2004 - 01.2005

Teller

Wachovia Bank, NA (Currently Wells Fargo)
01.2003 - 01.2004

Customer Support Team Lead & Sales Executive

J&L Marketing
01.2000 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Analysis

University of Alabama

Associate of Arts -

Wallace State Community College

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