Karen L Griffin
MERIDIAN, MS **305 *************@*****.*** Home: 601-***-****
Cell: 850-***-****
Versatile with great analytical and quantitative reasoning abilities with proven track record of
efffective performance in diverse roles.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service skills /Customer Satisfaction in the work place
In Home Sales Presentation / Quality improvement/ Consultant
Supervision/ Strong Presentation capabilities/Appointment Setter
Interagency collaboration & interfacing to fulfill needs
Employment Summary:
License Insurance Agent 11/2010-Present
Worked with clients in home and over the phone on need-analysis for different
financial products from different companies.
Consultant 1/1990-Present
Work with individuals over the phone and in person marketing various health
products-such as vitamins for different body systems. Also, set up booth at flea
markets and other setting. Mailed fliers to targeted population as well as attended
Health Fairs. Recieved calls from targeted mailings regarding products.
Hosted and served as guest speaker for Women events as well as worked on
fundraiser activities. Also contracted as Test Administrator for site(s).
Independent Contractor 2/2005-7/2010
Organize and direct summer youth programs for local non-profits, achieving
objectives while meeting strict guidelines and timeframes. Worked with USDA
food program helping to contribute to meals for the summer.
Disability Specialist 09/2007-06/2010 Pensacola Florida
Escambia County Head Start. Worked with federally funded program providing
comprehensive case management to students with disabilities to realize their
potential and ensure future success in school. Acheived goal every year of 10% of
855 students receiving special services. Collaborated with the local school district
and other community services to reach goal. Provided training to parents to ensure
their insight and participation in their child services.
Tutor 08/2005-05/2010
Club Z In Home Tutoring Tampa Florida
Conducted home-based educational services to diverse students in various ages and
grade level, simultaneously providing guidance to at risk students through Title 1-
No Child Left Behind standards. Administerd the series, “Learning Built to Last a
Lifetime”.
Science Teacher Cantonment Florida 07/05-06/06
Alternative School setting-Taught core concepts to mixed age groups to at risk
students preparing them to to successful pass the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test.
Substitute Teacher 08/04-05/05 Pensacola Florida
Provided classroom instruction throughout the school district, teaching various
levels on a wide range of subjects. Successfully met teaching standards of school
district.
Additional Experience
Psych Tech III ---Baptist Hospital, Pensacola Florida, March 2004-July 2005
Long Term Substitute Teacher---West Suburban School District-Forest Park
Illinois- August 2002-June 2003
Supervisor III-Specialized Foster Care Program---Association House of Chicago-
Chicago Illinois December 2000-July 2002
Education and Training
North Eastern Illinois University, Chicago Illinois
BA-Sociology