Marketing School

CAROL HANDEGARD

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Henderson, Nevada 89015

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PROFILE

Creative educational professional with a proven track record of success

from initial concept through project completion. High-energy, results-

oriented leader recognized for organizational abilities, classroom

management, and communication skills. Combines passion for education with

commitment to contributing to an organization's bottom line. Creative and

versatile, able to manage multiple tasks; works well under pressure while

meeting all deadlines and staying on budget. Experience in developing

fundraising, positive parent, and student relationships, and creating and

executing special events. Additional experience in Fire Prevention and 911

Emergency Services, along with Public Information presentations.

STRENGTHS

Classroom Management Lesson Plan Development/Completion

Presentations/Public Speaking Course Design/Curricula Development

Leadership/Mentoring Policies/Procedures Development

Problem-Solving Computer Literacy

Training/Development Event Planning/Implementation

Organization/Record Keeping Public Relations/Marketing

Technology: Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Publisher, Outlook); Adobe In-Design; Photoshop

EXPERIENCE

MERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Las Vegas, NV 2010-Present

Assistant Principal

. Provided and maintained quality educational programs and ensured

successful implementation of curriculum

. Counseled and provided guidance to students, faculty, and staff

. Assisted with the establishment and implementation of quality

standards

. Worked with the principal to create an effective leadership team

. Collected tuition and other fees and input data into Netsuite

. Worked to operate within budget to manage expenses

. Created written communications with parents, faculty, and the public

. Enhanced public relations between the school, parents and faculty

. Assisted in recruiting qualified applicants and orientation of new

employees

. Lead and supervised exempt and non-exempt level staff including;

teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes, and support staff to ensure

compliance with all NLCI policies and procedures, as well as state and

local requirements

VEGAS CAREER CONNECTION - Las Vegas, NV 2007- 2010

Executive Director of Career Services

. Coordinated/taught training skills workshops and career forums

. Cultivated community contacts and developed collaborative

relationships with community groups, agencies, and employers

. Partnered in the development and growth of company's Outplacement

Services Division

. Counseled clients in career planning strategies

. Responsible for planning and implementing innovative marketing

strategies

. Designed and established written marketing copy, advertisement, and

brochure content

. Proactively built strategic relationships

THE HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Henderson, NV 2000 - 2007

Teacher/Director of Development and Marketing 2006 -2007

. Created, marketed and branded the institution nationally during the

acquisition and name change

. Established written marketing copy and advertisement lay-out

schematics

. Oversaw the planning, organizing and implementation of events and

special projects

. Met all established deadline and budget constraints

. Utilized strategic plans to facilitate successful media operations

within budgets

. Served as advisor to administration, faculty and staff on marketing

and communication issues, and as school liaison for advertising agency

engagements

THE HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Henderson, NV 2000-2006

Middle School English/History Teacher

. Taught 5th through 11th grade English, Literature, American History,

Physical Education, and Art

. Wrote a working business and marketing plan to establish The Student

Store

. Wrote initial policy and procedures manual for teachers

. Refined, revised and implemented changes in the English curriculum as

Department Chair

. Created school newsletter, The Expedition Update, utilizing software

programs

. Advised middle and high school Student Councils

CLARK COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT - Las Vegas, NV 1999 - 2000

Substitute Teacher

. Taught all grade levels in Clark County; focused on English, Bi-

lingual education, English as a Second Language, Reading, Life Skills

and Special Education

BROOKINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT - Brooking, SD 1996- 1999

Fire Prevention Technician/Inspector

. Taught fire prevention classes to children and adults

. City Fire Inspection Program - assisted with implementation and

administration of program Educational and Public Relations - assist in

the development and implementation of programs

. Enforced the Life Safety Code and the Uniform fire Code

. Provided on-site inspections of all public and privately owned

buildings

. Created and instructed various fire fighting information seminars

. Purchased computer hardware, maintained and created appropriate

software and programs

BROOKINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brookings, SD 1983 - 1996

9-1-1 Communications Supervisor/Law Enforcement

. Coordinated, evaluated and analyzed the computer-aided dispatch and 9-

1-1 emergency communications systems

. Coordinated/performed normal dispatch activities; worked with

contracted agencies to provide specific 9-1-1 emergency services

. Educated dispatchers in law enforcement, fire fighting and fire

prevention as a necessary element to understanding and enhancing their

responsibilities

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT - Brookings, SD 1994 - 1996

Assistant Technology Coordinator/Computer Keyboarding Instructor

. Worked under the direct supervision of the Technology Coordinator;

maintained computers; updated software; acted as liaison between

classroom teachers and the Technology Coordinator; implemented

programs; designed lesson plans; taught basic keyboarding and computer

skills to all Brookings School District fifth grade students.

EDUCATION

South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD 1987

Bachelor of Science

. Major: Secondary Education, Sociology

. Minors: Criminal Justice, English

Excelsior University/University of Phoenix/UNLV- Online

Masters Degree/Continuing Education

CERTIFICATIONS

. Nevada Notary Public, 2007

. Nevada Secondary Teaching License, 1999

. South Dakota Secondary Teaching License, 1992

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