CATHERINE AVARITT LEAL

**** ****** ******, ******, ** . T: 956-***-****

abhv4h@r.postjobfree.com . http://www.linkedin.com/in/caleal

QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven self-starter with a record of successful business

initiatives. Natural communicator with more than a decade of teaching and

counseling experience and the innate ability to inspire action.

Highly effectual change agent with a history of building systems from the

ground up and solving existing problems. Works equally well with a team or

independently. Energetically sets and pursues advantageous goals.

Areas of interest and expertise include:

Project Planning Motivational Psychology

Work Flow Efficiency Life Coaching

Consumer Behavior Vocational Counseling

Microsoft Office Computer Graphics

Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANIMAL CUSTOMS, Laredo, TX 10/2007 - 12/2008

A worldwide sports apparel production company (continue

to do occasional contract work)

The primary producer of professional paintball apparel

Graphic Designer

Cooperated with team to successfully meet production goals and deadlines.

Established and maintained positive relationships and regular communication

with clients. Designed and implemented new operations procedures.

Impact: Took the initiative to turn around a problematic situation.

Redesigned a defective internal operations system, which streamlined work

flow and reduced employee error rate.

Trained employees to use system effectively, which lowered stress levels

and improved morale.

System continues to provide effective structure for entire business.

ONE HOUR PHOTO LAB, Zapata, TX 10/2005 -

12/2006

An office supply, photo lab, and sign production business

Sign Department Manager

Successfully established new sign department from scratch and maintained

operations. Built up client base by making cold calls and networking.

Impact: Energetic creative orchestrator that launched a profitable

operation.

Devised department organization and all systems.

Physically constructed and arranged department for optimum efficiency.

Established pricing and customer service guidelines.

Single-handedly launched successful advertizing and sales campaign.

Skillfully trained replacement that continues to operate the now

established department.

Early Career:

NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, San Antonio, TX Spring

Semester, 2002

Substitute Teacher

Used creative approaches to maintain order and teach secondary students.

Worked primarily in special education and alternative schools for at-risk

children. Adapted quickly to new environments and situations.

LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Laredo, TX Spring Semester,

1999

English Tutor

Assisted students with successfully completing assignments in reading,

composition, and literature. Took personal interest in students,

especially those with particular difficulty in the subject at hand.

Readily adjusted to different levels of ability and course material, from

remedial to advanced.

CHARLIE'S FLYERS, Laredo, TX 07/1991 -

12/1998

Bookkeeper

Developed a strong work ethic through family business, beginning at 9 years

of age. Readily mastered new bookkeeping programs as computer system was

updated. Gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of small

business.

Community Involvement:

Volunteer Religious Ministry

Perfected public speaking and one-on-one communication skills. Adeptly

taught abstract philosophical concepts. Logged over 4,000 hours of

personal counseling and teaching time. Attended a number of seminars and

workshops regarding public speaking and religious ministry.

HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dean's List (1999-20-10)

Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges (1999/2000)

PR Officer, Sigma Tau Delta, Local Chapter (Fall Semester, 2000)

Authored regular column in the local paper from ages 11 to 13. (1993-1995)

Member of numerous honor societies and student organizations.

Psychology ACAT score in the 99th percentile.

EDUCATION

BA, Psychology, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX

With Honors

AA, Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX

With Highest Honors

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