MARIANNE L. MENKE

East Haven, CT

678-***-****

acxkqx@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mlmenke

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated, educated professional versatile in skill sets ready for responsibility and development within a busy work place

Adept in relations with customers, in organization of duties and space, and in implementation of tasks.

CREDENTIALS

Master in Education

University of Missouri St. Louis May, 1998

BA in Education (Elementary/Middle Grades)

University of Missouri St. Louis January, 1990

Certificate in Administrative

Hickey Business School June, 1984

Clayton, Missouri

CORE SKILLS

Written and oral communication: experience in oral relations and development of written correspondence; excellent grammar skills; keen eye and attention to detail in revising and editing written work; good rapport with clients and coworkers through oral and written transmissions.

Organization: ability to organize steps in seeing project through and in organizing space for efficient work environment.

Implementation: analyze data and develop well-planned, systematic approach to completion of task at the level of desired result.

Computer usage: Dell and Mac using Microsoft OS and Microsoft Windows, Power Point, Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Independent Business Owner

Mary Kay Independent Consultant 1998 current

Retain and manage customer base and referrals

Convey product knowledge

Administer all aspects of sales process including follow-up service

Keep an annual inventory as well as updated inventory

Design and implement recruitment strategies

Assist and support team members

Water Fitness Instructor

Soundview YMCA Branford, CT Nov., 2015 Current

Silver Sands Beach Club East Haven, CT July, 2015 Current

World Gym Peachtree City, GA Apr., 2014 Apr., 2015

Educator

New Haven Schools

Truman Elementary Sept., 2015-current

Reading Intervention Teacher

Fayette County Schools

Substitute Teacher 2014 2015

Bennett’s Mill Middle School Educator: 6th grade language arts 2006 2013

Peeples Elementary School Educator: 3rd and 5th grades 2003 2006

Analyzed curriculum standards

Diagnosed learning difficulties and modified lessons based on differentiation

Developed lesson and unit plans

Synthesized with other educators to assess and evaluate student progress

Set up a positive rapport with students, parents, and faculty

Utilized technology of Dell and Mac using Microsoft OS and Microsoft Windows

Confirmed and verified student progress records

Sustained classroom management

Participated in continued learning, staff development, and workshops

Attended and participated in faculty meetings

Cosponsored of the BETA club at Bennett’s Mill Middle School

Represented school as Team Captain for Relay for Life

Facilitated Organization Station for students

St. Cletus Catholic School Educator: 4th grade 1998 1999

Sacred Heart Catholic School Educator: 4th grade May, 1990 June, 1990

Administrative Assistant

Zimmerman McDonald St. Louis, Missouri Jan., 1995 Dec., 1996

Kenrick Advertising Clayton, Missouri July, 1985 Dec., 1985

ARA Medical Services Creve Coeur, Missouri July, 1984 June, 1985

Organized office for efficiency

Interacted with executives, clients, vendors and visitors

Composed, typed, and distributed meeting agendas and minutes, routine correspondences, purchase orders, and reports

Learned to operate new office technologies launched and implemented

Coordinated calendars, planned meetings, and made travel arrangements

Filed correspondence and documents in orderly, easily attainable manner

Answered phones, screened and channeled calls

Swim coach, swim instructor, aerobic instructor, and lifeguard

Bellefontaine Recreational Center 1981-1990

Taught physical fitness to members

Coordinated and coached a swim team

Instructed swimmers in swim lessons and on a swim team

Communicated with parents

Collaborated with staff members to assess programs and create new ones

Maintained the safety of members

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