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Wendy Owings

China Grove,NC

Summary

Enthusiastic retired Educator, with 23 years experience in a middle school, educational setting, as well as 6 years in previous manufacturing settings. Although retired, I am motivated to take on new challenges while implementing skills and experience gained throughout my life. I have performed leadership roles and developed good communication skills while cultivating trusting and productive relationships with peers, administration,and management. I feel I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills that would lend themselves well in the positions I am applying for. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, the ability to learn quickly and eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

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Work History

Insurance Agent

Harvey & Owings Insurance Agency
Kannapolis, NC
Jun2022 - 06.2023
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services.
  • Delivered individualized support and broad knowledge of company products to bring targeted services to individuals with varying needs.
  • Pursued new clients through various marketing strategies to grow existing portfolio of policyholders.
  • Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies and answer questions.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and problems to promote great service.
  • Researched insurance plans to find good options for clients' needs.
  • Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude, remaining calm when issues arose.
  • Wrote policies, finalized documents and filed paperwork.
  • Offered information about policy and coverage details.
  • Answered insurer questions regarding policyholders.
  • Rewrote and reinstated insurance policies, following underwriting and business rules.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while selling insurance products.

Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury School
Salisbury, NC
Aug2015 - 06.2022
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Mentored 8 Initially Licensed Student Teachers
  • Grade Level Chair Leader(9 years intermittent)
  • Subject Level Chair Leader(Science Department) (6 years)
  • Instructional Design and Evaluation Committee Member(4 years)
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
  • Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such of science and social studies.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

3 years Middle School Basketball Coach; 2 years High School Assistant Varsity Coach

Teacher

Onslow County Schools
Jacksonville, NC
Aug2010 - Jun2015
  • See experience and skill set in above listed Teaching Assignment

5 years Middle School Softball Coach

Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
Dec1999 - Feb2010
  • see experience and skill set listed in Rowan Salisbury section
  • 1 year Basketball Coach

Parks and Recreation Camp Supervisor(Summer(2yrs)

City Of Concord, North Carolina
Concord, NC
Jun2016 - Aug2017
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
  • Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
  • Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
  • Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Played various outdoor sports with children, teaching rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.
  • Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
  • Complied with safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents.
  • Assisted in coordinating, planning and direction of daily activities for participants aged 4 to 11, working within set budget.
  • Communicated camper needs, progress and attitudes in weekly staff meetings and made appropriate program adjustments.
  • Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
  • Supervised 3 staff members and campaign volunteers.
  • Delegated staff responsibility for camp assignments to foster collaborative team approach.
  • Participated in staff trainings to maintain knowledge on best practices related to camping operations.
  • Supervised, trained and evaluated counselors to ensure quality of programming was met.
  • Maintained daily records of attendance, camper behavior and incident reports.
  • Scheduled transportation for field trips ensuring all safety requirements were met.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when disputes arose.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review policies, procedures and expectations for camp operations.

Business Owner

Teachers Plus(self)
Concord, NC
Aug2003 - Aug2005
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
  • Built education supply company from scratch by establishing plans, sourcing funding and hiring team members.
  • Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
  • Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.

Knit Fixer

Jockey International, Inc
Cooleemee, NC
JUN1993 - Jun1995
  • Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
  • Disassembled machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
  • Set up thread count and patterns on a variety of knitting machines
  • Assisted production members in reaching production goals
  • Tested mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Calibrated systems to meet operational requirements according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Disassembled faulty machinery for further examination and repair.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery, including lubricating parts, inspecting belts, and replacing worn components.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas to maintain a safe environment for workers.
  • Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when handling dangerous materials or performing repairs on complex machinery.
  • Conducted regular inspections to detect potential issues with machinery.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machines or equipment.
  • Provided training sessions for staff members regarding the use and care of specific pieces of equipment.
  • Identified problems with equipment through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
  • Calibrated machinery for precise operation following repairs or adjustments.
  • Inspected equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.

Quality Control Technician Production Line

Lee Jeans
Mocksville, NC
Dec1991 - 06.1993
  • Ensured all products were packaged correctly before shipping out.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts as required.
  • Tracked inventory levels and restocked materials as needed.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Performed quality control checks on assembled items.
  • Identified defective products during quality assurance inspections.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any changes or updates related to the production process.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose during the production process.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Supported QA measures by inspecting items and removing defective elements.
  • Monitored production line for equipment malfunctions, reporting issues to supervisors promptly.
  • Rotated through various stations on the production line to maintain skill versatility.
  • Assisted in training new production line workers on equipment and procedures.
  • Followed standard operating procedures and safety protocols at all times.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Established quality control standards for fabricated materials.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding quality control measures.
  • Inspected outgoing packages for quality control purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education(Science/Social Studies)

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
12.1999

High School Diploma -

South Rowan High School
China Grove, NC
06.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Undergraduate

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Skills

  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Motivating students
  • Effective listening
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Instructional best practices
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • People skills
  • Team building
  • Issue resolution
  • Sound judgment
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Assessing outcomes
  • Conflict mediation
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Confidential services(state guidelines)
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Performance assessments
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Machine Operation
  • Testing Procedures
  • First Aid Training
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Product Inspection
  • Training abilities
  • Workplace Safety
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Proficient in Word, Excel
  • Equipment Operation
  • Student Records Management
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Project-based learning

Certification

Licensed Middle Grades Educator with concentrations in Science and Social Studies

Partial completion of Masters in Arts Degree(Middle School Education)(1 Year of studies)

Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance agent

References

  • Professional References:

Jill Debord-704-798-8633

Jennifer Lentz-704-433-8422

* Personal Reference:

Kristen O'Neal-704-213-9299

Timeline

Insurance Agent

Harvey & Owings Insurance Agency
Jun2022 - 06.2023

Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury School
Aug2015 - 06.2022

Teacher

Onslow County Schools
Aug2010 - Jun2015

Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
Dec1999 - Feb2010

Parks and Recreation Camp Supervisor(Summer(2yrs)

City Of Concord, North Carolina
Jun2016 - Aug2017

Business Owner

Teachers Plus(self)
Aug2003 - Aug2005

Knit Fixer

Jockey International, Inc
JUN1993 - Jun1995

Quality Control Technician Production Line

Lee Jeans
Dec1991 - 06.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education(Science/Social Studies)

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

High School Diploma -

South Rowan High School

Bachelor of Arts - Undergraduate

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Wendy Owings