Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

VANESSA RETUTA

**** ******** *****, *** ****, CA 95138 (C) 408-***-**** ac4g3m@r.postjobfree.com Dependable individual offering a solid background in volunteer coordination and program management. Accomplished in advancing organizational goals through skill-based volunteer engagement. Prepared to take next career step as administrative assistant. Volunteer coordination

Volunteer tasking

Mission-oriented

Interpersonal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Proofreading

Event planning

Pleasant demeanor

Dedicated team player

Excellent planner and coordinator

Self-directed

Small Business Owner 11/2015 to Current

A Rustic Heart – San Jose, CA

Successfully launched a small business

Connected with local store owners and businesses to get product in the market Assessed market and demographic for better sales

Collaborated with local artisans and makers to produce a better product Exceeded sales in second year of business

Balanced work and home priorities while running a small business Developed a process that allows quick turnaround

Generated $20,000 in revenues in its first year

Negotiated wholesale contracts with local businesses generating 50% of yearly revenue Negotiated with local suppliers for better pricing on raw materials Established good working relationships with local makers, artisans, and business owners for business growth

100% on time delivery on online sales

Community Events Coordinator 06/2016 to 06/2017

James Franklin Smith Elementary PTA – San Jose, CA Served a year in the PTA Board as Community Events Coordinator Assisted in developing a budget of $90,000 for the school year Organized fundraisers to generate more than $60,000 in income for PTA activities and school support Chaired various community events, i.e. school carnival, multi cultural week, Drama program, Staff Appreciation Week, etc.

Tracked costs and revenues, and prepared reports to board informed of budget concerns Attended monthly board meetings with school principal and teachers Successfully vetted various vendors to keep cost low without sacrificing quality of service Volunteer Coordinator 08/2014 to 06/2015

James Franklin Smith Elementary School PTA – San Jose, CA Developed volunteer policies and procedures, codes of conduct and volunteer standards. Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives. Managed volunteer calendar and ensured coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability. Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and represented volunteers at weekly meetings. Household CEO 02/2012 to Current

Spouse and Three Kids – San Jose, CA

Managing director of household overseeing all elements of a small scale team Computer operations

Conflict Resolution

Time management

Active communication skills

Multi Tasking

Management of social engagements

Lead Preschool Teacher 07/2002 to 06/2011

Pacific Montessori Academy – San Jose, CA

Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with Cambrian School District goals and objectives.

Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements. Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote Education

student interest.

Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues. Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.

GED:

De Anza Community College - Cupertino, CA

Professional development in Early Childhood Development

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