Continuing Education Program/Curriculum Development Management Complementary Degrees
Summary
Dual Master’s Degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources, complimented by a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education, with an English Endorsement. A successful and professional track record
in the areas of Business Development, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, and Education ensure a knowledgeable employee. Flexible, accommodating and well versed in the design of inspiring the development of new ideas which enhance professional and educational atmospheres, as well as promote the ability to think outside the box, while simultaneously relating to others.
Personal Expectations – Persistence, dedication, high standards, perseverance and goal-orientated, adept in balancing short and long-term priorities while focusing on high achievement, efficient and capable planning.
Professional Profile – Positive Attitude, committed to excellence while presenting strong focus in quality personnel/operations management; a passionate work ethic consistent with boundless enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence.
Professional Education
Master of Science Degree in Human Resources – Lindenwood University, Belleville, Illinois (December 2012)
An advanced curriculum of learning necessitating a fifteen month format.
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0 Scale
This agenda of study is an interdisciplinary set of courses intended to master advanced skills in the areas of Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Labor Relationships, Employee Training and Development, Employee Health and Wellness, Business Law, Leadership in Structured Situations, Marketing, Finances, and Accounting Principles.
Master of Business Administration Degree – Lindenwood University, Belleville, Illinois (December 2011)
An accelerated program of study requiring total commitment to a fifteen month format
Cumulative GPA : 3.85/4.0 Scale
This program of study is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to master advanced administrative and managerial capacities, focusing on skills such as leadership, problem solving, accounting, decision making, finances, organizational communications, economics, and the examination of structure, processes, policies and behavior within organizations.
Course work includes: Management and Performance Appraisal Systems, Management and Administrative Theory, Marketing Concepts, Strategic planning, Problem Solving, Accounting Procedures, Financial Practice and Formulas, Labor Relations, Economical Process and Systems, Developing Fund Raising Activities, and Personal Computer Applications.
Bachelors of Science Elementary Education with an English Endorsement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois (May 2007)
A nationally accredited program of study
A program of study which includes an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to encourage hands-on lessons, employing a wide range of manipulatives to enhance the education atmosphere aimed at the development of self confidence, accountability, imagination, attitude and the ability to think and communicate to a variety of personalities
Selected Achievements
Completed a course on Grant Writing at St. Louis Community College.
Active participation with the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Continual development and production of informative presentations to legal experts which offer participants continuing education credits, as well as promoting the development of products and services.
Supervisory experience dealing with staff, business organization, and clientele.
Development and management of vendor booths at various seminars throughout Illinois which cater to Social Workers and legal experts.
Participated in the development and implementation of a fund raiser to promote the Lindenwood University LCIE program, which benefited the “Relay for Life” foundation. (2011)
Completion of Multiple Seminars offered by Lindenwood University, to guarantee widespread and diverse knowledge in numerous subject areas, designed to ensure well-roundedness, knowledge and skills for life.
Two year volunteer at Edwardsville, IL. Juvenile Detention Center, wherein in the core focus was to design and make engaging lesson plans for diverse at risk youth.
Volunteer English tutor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, wherein students requesting aid in the area of written communication were offered assistance (2004-2006).
Extensive experience developing lesson plans for students elementary through college levels.
Widespread understanding of evaluating and providing feedback for students elementary though college levels.
Work History
Children First Foundation (June 2012 - Present)
Rose through the organization at an accelerated pace, beginning as a part time Classroom Facilitator, adding on duties as Case Supervisor, Recorder for the Board, and eventually achieving the level of Operations and Development Supervisor.
oOperations and Development Supervisor
oCase Supervisor
oModerator
Southwestern Illinois College (Spring Semester 2011 – Fall Semester 2016) position eliminated due to funding
oPhysical Education Instructor
YMCA of Southwest Illinois (September 2000 – December 2012)
oInterim Aquatic Director: East Belleville Center
oAquatic Manager: Red Bud Center
oLifeguard: Multiple Locations
oInstructor: Multiple Locations
St. Clair County Regional Office of Education (September 2007 – 2011)
oSubstitute Teacher for St. Clair County, Illinois School District
Willow Walk Learning Center (March 2010 – January 2011)
oAssistant Director
oElementary Age Teacher
oPreschool Teacher
Red Lobster (October 2006-October 2008)
oMember of Serving Staff
Strength and Personal Qualifications
Personal Expectations – Professional who establishes a vision with both the tactical and operational strategies necessary to achieve the most aggressive personal and corporate goals Persistence, dedication, high standards, perseverance and goal-orientated. Extremely adept in balancing short and long-term priorities while focusing on high achievement to meet professional standards, readiness and reliability and corporate objectives.
Communications – Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills and the ability to act professionally and objectively with interpersonal relations of multi-disciplinary teams, multiple cultures, line management and staff, while simultaneously interacting with all levels of management.
Flexibility – Mastered the ability to juggle tasks according to priority with or without predefined procedures within the most demanding time and difficult service readiness situations, while maintaining a level head and an eye on image and respect for others with timely decisions always identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.