Julia Harper
970-***-**** **************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaschwartzharper/
Professional Experience
Winter Park Resort Winter Park, CO July 2008-present Ski & Ride School Administrative Supervisor (July 2008-July 2010) and Manager (July 2010-present)
• Facilitates all hiring, administrative, payroll, scheduling and human resources processes for the exempt and non- exempt staff of approximately 470 employees.
• Manages the Ski + Ride School applicant recruitment life-cycle including: optimizing job postings, job board procurement and placement, attending job fairs and recruiting events, employment marketing strategies and implementation, initial applicant assessment, interviews, and offers.
• Supervises and administers all payroll functions via KRONOS and RTP using creative problem solving and troubleshooting, when needed.
• Creates daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports outlining hiring, payroll, guest service satisfaction, and other critical business needs.
• Hires, trains, and supervises all Ski and Ride School administrative support staff.
• Administers and coordinates free lesson programs with Denver Parks and Recreation and other non-profit organizations.
• Recognized for having high integrity and the ability to develop rapport with an extremely diverse staff. This resulted in being recognized as the Winter Park Resort Authentic Colorado Employee (ACE) Award winner for
“Employee Experience”, and the “Ski and Ride School Indoor Staff Member of the Year”.
Winter Park Resort Winter Park, CO August 2006-July 2008 Wee Willies Childcare Supervisor/Preschool Teacher
• Supervised and trained all childcare workers while executing all daily operations of a childcare facility.
• Managed scheduling and labor costs to operate an optimal facility while meeting budget requirements.
• Regularly conferenced with parents and other staff members to ensure the preschool environment
promoted learning and growth while following an approved curriculum.
Thornebrooke Elementary and the Connections Academy, Orlando, FL October 2003-June 2006 Elementary School Teacher
The Connections Academy August 2005- June 2006-Virtually managed home-based instructional for K-4th grade.
• Maintained and supported a virtual classroom environment that was conducive to learning by positively interacting with students, parents, teachers, and faculty members.
• Managed 50 student’s Personal Learning Plans by regularly consulting with parents to discuss the student’s lessons, modifying curriculum, and suggesting instructional models that would promote learning. Thornebrooke Elementary- October 2003-May 2005- Second Grade Classroom Teacher
• Cultivated a classroom that encouraged all students to learn and grow in a safe and encouraging environment.
• Structured whole group, small group, and singular lessons to accommodate the learning styles, academic levels, and individual needs of all students.
The Knowledge Shop, Casselberry, FL May 2000-January 2004 Office Manager and Adult Education Trainer
• Trained and supervised office staff in the computer applications, record keeping, and customer service skills that pertained to the company.
• Participated in the interviewing, hiring, and management of new teaching staff.
• Regularly met with students and designed educational curriculums that met their personal and career goals. Education
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies, Minor: Exceptional Student Education, August 2002
Professional Development Courses-Colorado Mountain College, Introduction to Business Analysis, Principles of Sales Management