Patricia D Acker
***** ******* ***, ***********, ** 46060- 317-***-**** – *********@*****.***
Executive Summary:
Experienced Daily Operations Manager with 25 years experience. I have a proven ability to turn around under-performing
programs, whether in retail, F/B, or education, to create highly profitable programs through marketing, training, and
partner relationships. Areas of expertise include daily operations, sales, training, communications, and education.
Core Qualifications
• Successful with staff development, training, and • Exceptional communication skills
• Create advertisings both via print and social
motivation
• Background in Human Resources, New Business networking
• Implementation of new programs to increase
Development, and Marketing
• Event Management and Promotions; Facility productivity
• Generate new business and increase profitability
Management
• Sales, Customer relations, Vendor Partnerships through client presentations
• •
Strong ability to execute based on strategic Organize special events such as trainings and
objectives open houses.
Education:
Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
• M.A. in Children's Literature with a concentration in Multicultural Literature and Theory
• Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
• B.A. in English and Secondary Education, February 1998
• Cumulative GPA: 3.26; English 3.20; Education 3.54
Certifications:
Indiana, Permanent Certification in Secondary Education English/ Language Arts, grades 6-12, Active
Pennsylvania, Permanent Certification in Secondary Education English, grades 6-12, Active
Teaching and Related Experience:
My work in the education field fostered my positive communications and relationship skills with peer staff,
administrators, and parents; developed my abilities to authentically interpret and report data; and, understand the confines
of budget management.
Operations Manager, Minds-in-Motion, Carmel, Indiana: October 2008- Present
New Business Development: created and implemented specialized programs to expand current client base
Human Resources: responsible for hiring, training, and daily accountability and management of staff
Patricia D Acker
18825 Wimbley Way, Noblesville, IN 46060- 317-***-**** – *********@*****.***
Marketing: created targeted marketing ads to enhance MiM programs
Communication: prepare reports, documents and other relevant research
Office Manager: responsible for all aspects of accounting and processing of monies
Private School Experience, Los Angeles, CA:
Samuel A Fryer Academy, 7th Grade English Teacher, 2007- 2008
The Curtis School, 7th and 8th Grade English Teacher, 2004- 2007
Public School Experience, Allentown, PA:
Allentown School District, English Teacher, 1999- 2004
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Adjunct Faculty, 2001- 2004
Honors:
Disney Teacher Award Nominee, Fall 2005
Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society
Newcombe Scholarship, Fall 1997
Certificate of Merit: Technology for the Classroom
Certificate of Merit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Lunar Briefing
Professional Experience:
Restaurant and Banquet Manager, 1991-1998
Retail Management and Sales, 1988-1991
As an extensively experienced retail and restaurant /banquet employee and manager, it is my number one duty to always
be available for any task to keep the clientele happy as well as keep operations running smoothly.
• Operations Manager:
Scheduling of Employees for both daily service as well as events
Schedule training of employees in wine/ food
Implement policy to ensure a positive and successful work place
Inform and update employees about specific procedures to ensure event success
Accounts receivable
Client relations: create and implement events