Jennifer M. Morales
OBJECTIVE: To share my passion for education, organization & life-long learning as an Executive Assistant to make a substantial contribution to the functioning & longevity of a nonprofit organization.
BUSINESS SKILLS:
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Suites
Exemplary verbal & written communication
Highly organized
Enjoy multi-tasking & performing in a fast-paced environment
Nonprofit donor & volunteer engagement
Able to think creatively, deductively & logically to solve problems & generate solutions
Great customer service & interpersonal skills
Inspiring & team-oriented leader that can also perform as an independent contributor
Excellent time-management skills
Self-motivated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Program Coordinator – National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) 2024 – Current
Report to CEO & Director of Research & Evaluation
Assist in various tasks associated with NIET’s Strategic Plan, Topical Meetings, External Conference proposals & attendance, National Conference Annual Awards
Proofread & edit chapters of NIET’s 2nd book, making it copy-editor & publishing- ready
Teacher Recognition Coordinator – Million Dollar Teacher Project 2022 – 2024
Oversaw all Recognition pillar programs.
Orchestrated events at partnered school campuses.
Sought donations for events through various outlets.
Organized & scheduled all events.
Maintained Recognition pillar budget & data collection as well as communication.
Mentored Recognition pillar interns
Executive/Personal assistant – Psy’s Creations LLC 2018 – 2023
Maintained Dr. Proctor’s lively calendar.
Diligently oversaw Dr. Proctor’s Space2inspire email account.
Creatively maintained Dr. Proctor’s Facebook & website.
Produced & uploaded new merchandise to Dr. Proctor’s Space2inspire online store.
Wrote articles & published blogs regarding Dr. Proctor’s professional & scientific
involvements, events & activities for social media use.
Promptly received & distributed Dr. Proctor’s personal & professional mail.
Book editor – Psy’s Creations LLC 2018 – 2021
Actively involved in all phases of the publishing of Dr. Sian Proctor’s The Art of Inspiration book & Meals for Mars cookbook.
Utilized various technology programs to create, edit & maintain sales of books, including Ingram-Spark, Amazon & iAuthor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued):
Educator – Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 2017 – 2021
Planned, prepared & delivered Biology lessons & guided students through
laboratory investigations.
CEO – Pura Vida Partners LLC 2016 – 2018
Responsible for all accounting responsibilities including invoicing, accounts payable & receivable, as well as overseeing contract reviews, conducting technical writing for statements of work.
Educator – Chandler High School (CHS) 2006 – 2016
Planned, prepared & delivered Investigative Science, Biology & Human Biology lesson & guided students through laboratory investigations.
Actively involved in a variety of student groups, A.V.I.D. Link Crew & Chandler High School’s Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Fair.
Active member of the Datawise Committee.
Account Manager & Fleet Coordinator – V.P.S.I. Inc. 2005 – 2006
Recruited, assigned, maintained & canceled Valley Metro vanpool groups.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction May 2004
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (G.P.A. 4.0)
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Physical Education May 2002
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (G.P.A. 3.53, Cum Laude Honors)
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENTS & EXPERTISE:
Board Member, Statutory Agent & Administrator – Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor Foundation Current for Art & Science
Personal in-home tutor – all content areas & study skills 2018 – 2019
Athletics coach – tennis, soccer, ice hockey & field hockey (elementary – high school) 2000 – 2015
Adjunct faculty – Human Anatomy & Physiology Lecture & Laboratory (BIO160) at 2009 – 2014 Chandler-Gilbert Community College
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: Available upon request