Marisha Motta

Baltimore, MD

667-***-**** / ad4r9f@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dedicated and customer-focused professional with a background in Music Education seeking a Sales/Marketing (Entry level) position. Leveraging communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for helping others to contribute to customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION

Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instructions (Methods and Instructions), Concordia University Portland Oregon

Bachelor of Arts (Music Education), University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas USVI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Preschool Teacher October 2022 - January 2023

Shore Up!Inc. Princess Anne, MD

●Effectively managed challenging parent interactions.

●Build rapport, inform and ensure a positive connection with families through conferences, written and online communication tools.

● Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate parent-teacher events and initiatives, promoting a positive and inclusive preschool community.

Sales Associate April 2021-June 2022

Home Depot Atlanta, GA

●Handled customer inquiries, orders, and returns with a high level of accuracy.

●Utilized strong communication skills to interact with customers in person and over the phone.

●Collaborated with team members to address inventory challenges and implement effective solutions.

Elementary School Teacher (Music Instructor) August 2011 – August 2019

Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands St. Thomas, VI

●Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's musical goals and learning style.

●Mentored students in music theory, technique, and performance skills, fostering a love for music and encouraging growth.

●Provided support in preparing materials for music classes and rehearsals.

●Created systems to manage the distribution of school owned musical instruments and the program’s budget using Microsoft Excel.

●Communicated with parents via phone and email to schedule conferences and report on student’s progress.

●Praised for providing a friendly and non-threatening classroom culture.

4-H Camp Counselor June 2011 - August 2011, June 2012 - August 2012

University of the Virgin Islands (Cooperative Extension Department)

●Coordinated daily schedules and activities for campers.

●Planned and executed engaging camp events to increase camper engagement by implementing a new daily activity schedule.

●Organized workshops by utilizing members of the local music and agricultural community.

●Coordinated End of Camp Program to allow campers to showcase achievements

Skills Enhancement:

System Administration and It Infrastructure Certificate [Coursera], May 26, 2023

Completed a course certificate focused on providing Information technology management skills, including organization, communication, and customer service.

Web Development Certificate [Coursera], January 9, 2024

Completed a course certificate focused on web technologies, which can be advantageous in managing and utilizing office software and tools.

Certifications

●Basic Health and Safety Training

●Covid-19 Training

●Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Training

Volunteerism & Awards

Volunteer Housekeeping and Kitchen work 2020 Atlanta Mission –My Sister’s House

●Followed protocol for deep cleaning, sanitization, food preparation, and ensured areas in the kitchen were clean and hygienic for a facility housing over 100 women and children.

Volunteer House Leader 2021 Pad Split Transitional Housing

●Organized cleaning schedules for 8 residents, completed weekly surveys, conducted monthly meetings, and met and greeted new residents in order to initiate new residents into the house community.

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