CR
OBJECTIVE
Hungry for career advancement and ready to capitalize on 12+ years professional experience as a respectable collaborator with a solutions-based attitude.
SKILLS
Process improvement
Analytics
Curriculum design
Emotional intelligence
Resourcefulness
Organization
Agile learning
EDUCATION
UNIVERITY OF MISSOURI -
ST LOUIS
Graduate Cert TESOL
BS Elem Education
MBA Coursework
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
BS Interior Design
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CARA RUSSELL
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
EXPERIENCE
STRATEGIC ADMINISTRATOR • PSE CONSULTING • JAN 19 – PRESENT
oApptio certified technology business management analyst specializing in Cost Transparency and Datalink Integrations
oMitigate data discrepancies through traceback to raw source
oCreate manuals for standardized operations and client education
oProcess invoices, prep for events, manage calendar for CEO
EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE MANAGER • SELF EMPLOYED • JUN 17 – DEC 19
oAssessed existing procedures and implemented plans for increased efficiency
oSynchronized day-to-day, travel and special event calendars for four executives and their families
oStrengthened mutual trust via effective communication and resulting in increased responsibility and productivity
EDUCATION SPECIALIST • BAYLESS SCHOOL DISTRICT • AUG 14 – JUN 17
oDesigned and delivered data-driven curriculum to caseload of ~70
oPioneered data management systems to comply with district, state and federal guidelines
oCoordinated, facilitated and supported school-wide assessments
oUtilized diversity and inclusion training to increase engagement
LEADERSHIP
TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKEND • TEAM LEAD
Spearheaded the development of business plan, website and pitch deck for a lifestyle management tech startup
ST LOUIS COTEACH INITIATIVE• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & TRAINER
Developed and presented training seminars to teachers and administrators; observed and coached teachers on best practices
TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION• PRESENTER
Introducing the St. Louis Coteach for ELs Regional Initiative, 2017 Curriculum Mapping to Maximize Instructional Time, 2016
Acquiring the TESOL Discourse: Six Journeys, One Collective Voice, 2015