Administrative Assistant Project Management

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Laura (Lisa) Jackson **************@*****.*** • 254-***-****

Merrimack, NH

Objective

To fully utilize my training and skills,

while making a significant contribution

to the success of the company.

Summary

Dynamic, visionary, results-driven

professional with a track record of

assuming influential roles in the

education and business sectors.

Possesses experience delivering

results that drive the success of

leading institutions and companies.

Prepared to offer fresh perspectives

and innovative leadership that can be

applied in various fields.

Education & Credentials

Patisserie Chef Diploma

Ecole Gregoire Ferrandi Paris

Paris, FR

MA in English Literature

University of Dallas

Dallas, TX

Secondary Teacher Certification –

Gr 6-12 History & English

University of Texas Arlington

Arlington, TX

BBA in Marketing

University of Texas Arlington

Arlington, TX

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite

and Power School

Areas of Expertise

• Curriculum development

• Development of training strategies

and materials

• Long term planning

• Project Management experience

• Human Resources experience

• Liaised with board/overseas

membership

• Identified performance gaps

• Organized seminars/events

• Marketed school to public sector

• Wrote online marketing materials

Teaching Experience

Windham Academy Public Charter School, Merrimack, NH Middle School English Teacher, October 2022 – Present Gr 6 - 7

• Created nurturing, progressive, and inclusive educational environment.

• Set learning objectives, developed corresponding curriculum, and put in place pathways that resulted in optimal student success (95% passing).

• Integrated new technologies and resources to increase pupils’ comprehension of basic and complex subject matter.

• Offered academic support, ensuring that all learners receive guidance and tutelage.

• Tracked the progress of students with data influenced teaching methodologies and future course design.

• Curriculum Committee & Leadership Team member

• Developed middle school programs and procedures

Indian Spring/Midway Middle School, Waco, TX

English & Reading Teacher, Grade 7

(2.5 years)

American International School of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Performance Teacher, Gr 5-8

(2 years)

English International School, Moscow, RU, Humanities Teacher, Gr 5-6

(3 years)

American International School of Vilnius, Vilnius, LT, ELAR Teacher, Gr 5-8

(3 years)

Midway Middle School, Hewitt, TX, Reading Intervention Teacher, Gr 7-8

(3 years)

Ellison High School & Liberty Eylau High School, TX, ELAR Teacher, Gr 9

(2 years)

Good Hope School, St. Croix, USVI, ELAR Teacher, Gr 9-12

(1 year)

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Business Experience

Curves & WRS, Waco, TX

Corporate Communications & Marketing Coordinator (1.5 years)

• Composed content in the form of press releases and articles that strengthened the presence of both brands and informed customers of company news, products, and services.

• Assessed marketing issues and offered solutions that increased customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Gathered feedback from customers which was integrated into future product and service development.

• Edited templates and proofread copy for corporate online sites.

• Interacted with customers to introduce new products.

• Resolved marketing problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support. Young President’s Organization, Las Colinas, TX

Executive Assistant to the COO, Seminar Specialist (4 years)

• Evaluated internal operations and identified opportunities to streamline workflow and drive company growth, primarily through reorganization by reducing staff by 15%.

• Reorganized HR office procedures by creating job descriptions, restructuring payroll, and updating employee review procedures.

• Functioned as a liaison between the COO, international office, and the board of members, delivering and dispersing communications between all parties.

• Coordinated domestic and international seminars and events and secured a 100% approval rating from members.

• Created bimonthly online employee newsletter and edited/created educational materials for seminars.

• Liaised with international membership and board of directors. Department of Human Services, Austin, TX

Policy Planning Specialist (4 years)

• Created new policies and procedures, strategic plans, new employee orientation handbooks, and supplementary standards and materials that elevated the performance of the MIS division.

• Developed and maintained a data repository and legislative tracking system.

• Designed short and long-term strategic plans for efficiency, analyzed data, and produced measurement books for annual meetings for directors.

• Researched policies for performance metrics creation and facilitated management and board meetings for senior level executives.

Business Owner, Paris, France

Parisian Pet Pal & Private Tutoring Businesses (4 years)

• Developed successful pet sitting business aimed at expats to offer pet and apartment sitting services.

• Maintained lucrative private tutoring business for executives who wanted help in dealing with Anglo business practices in meetings.

• Tutored college, high school, and middle school students in all subjects for diplomat family. Additional Business Experience

Hotel Georges Cinq and pastry shops, Paris, FR

Patisserie Intern (1.5 years)

Hallmark Store, Foleys, Mervyns Department Store, TX Retail Manager (6 + years)

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