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Vicki James

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

I am a motivated business professional bringing several years of entrepreneurial, leadership, teaching and fundraising experience with me. I am dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. I have taken several courses for leadership as well as personal development. I love helping others to see their full potential and am an encourager by heart. I am well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. I have wanted a in our community for years and would be excited to be a part of it's success! I know I could be a strong asset to your team in a field that I am very passionate about!

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/ Operator

Snowie Of Altoona LLC
04.2017 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.

Independent Director

Thirty-One Gifts
01.2012 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and home office to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals with my team.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly and have consistency.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Marketed sales each month and recruited others to do the same.
  • Identified market trends and became flexible with them.
  • Developed and implemented several social media strategies and content.

Elementary Teacher

School District Of Altoona
08.2006 - 06.2013
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • 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.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WI
03.2003

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Business Development
  • Budget Development
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Training
  • Business Planning
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team Oversight
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Defining Company Vision
  • Fundraising Initiatives
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Fundraising strategies

Timeline

Owner/ Operator

Snowie Of Altoona LLC
04.2017 - Current

Independent Director

Thirty-One Gifts
01.2012 - Current

Elementary Teacher

School District Of Altoona
08.2006 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Wisconsin Stout

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