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Verna Brown

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Dynamic Event Specialist with expertise in developing new opportunities, gaining competitive advantage, identifying effective strategies, improving decision-making and driving organizational performance. Solid foundation in principles of marketing and quantifiable methods for marketing management. Accomplished in media management, public relations and program content. Organized in managing and executing assignments, tasks and special projects on time and within budget requirements.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Specialist

Advantage Solutions
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.

Elementary School Teacher

Roswell Independent School Dst
08.1994 - 08.2000
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Nursing Assistant

Casa Maria Health Care Center
03.1979 - 08.1994
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.

Education

Certificate of Completion of Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM
05.1989

High School Diploma -

Roswell High School
Roswell, NM
05.1985

Skills

  • Event Staffing
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Event Calendar Management
  • Event Execution
  • Event Preparation
  • Brand Awareness Generation
  • Events Requirements Gathering
  • Venue Selection
  • Store Layouts
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Preparing Samples

Timeline

Event Specialist

Advantage Solutions
02.2022 - 11.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Roswell Independent School Dst
08.1994 - 08.2000

Nursing Assistant

Casa Maria Health Care Center
03.1979 - 08.1994

Certificate of Completion of Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

High School Diploma -

Roswell High School

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