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Wendy Leonard

Lomita,CA
Wendy Leonard

Summary

Knowledgeable small business owner with over nine years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Highly-motivated desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Highly organized, proactive and punctual.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Ohana Staged Interiors
San Pedro, CA

Senior Interior Designer
05.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.
  • Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.
  • Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
  • Used natural and artificial lighting strategies to highlight features and areas of rooms.
  • Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
  • Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design services.

Val Verde Unified School District
Perris, CA

Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher
08.2007 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
  • Evaluated student academic and social growth and prepared progress reports on individual pupil improvement.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Implemented relevant policies governing student conduct.
  • Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
  • Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
  • Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding with others.
  • Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
  • Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.

Education

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts from General Art
08.1986

University Overview

  • 1985 - Dean's List
  • 1986 - President's Honor List
  • 1986 - 2009 - Completed 30 Units of Graduate Level Courses in Various Education Courses

Skills

  • MS Office Proficient
  • Effective Listening
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Visual Design
  • Graphic Presentations
  • Sales Expertise
  • Project Management
  • Sketching
  • Photography
  • Interior Design
  • Image Manipulation
  • Technology Integration
  • Proficient in Word
  • Proficient in Power Point
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Program Development
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Senior Interior Designer

Ohana Staged Interiors
05.2014 - Current

Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher

Val Verde Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2009

California State University - Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts from General Art

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