Mary Jo Cassner
Daytona Beach, FL ***** 402-***-**** *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 15 plus years of entrepreneurial experience.
Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel.
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Learning and Business.
Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments.
Accomplished broker with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude.
Skills
99th percentile in overall writing ability
Public speaking ability
Journalism
Speech coach
Highly self-motivated
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Able to take large projects and manage
Strong at delegating to accomplish goals
Proficient at Word, Publisher, QuickBooks, Wordpress
Work History
Business Owner, 10/2014 to 10/2021
Transworld Business Advisors Of Lincoln – Lincoln, NE
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Focus on sales of businesses, working with business owners and business buyers.
Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, and transaction reports.
Worked with lawyers, accountants and bank professionals daily regarding business owners’ needs.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Capitalized on advertising avenues to build community rapport and increase awareness and sales as well as proficient in social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
Director - Business Owner, 02/2003 to 02/2012
LearningRx – Lincoln, NE
Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and achievement of revenue goals.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Managed 34 teachers with cognitive instructional materials.
Developed Franchise from beginning concept to two different locations and over 150 students.
High School English Teacher, 05/2001 to 02/2003
Norfolk High School – Norfolk, NE
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Planned coursework to introduce students to important speaking skills.
Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
Middle School Teacher, 08/1995 to 06/2001
Norfolk Catholic High School – Norfolk, NE
Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into language arts, speech, and journalism concepts.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Used tests, quizzes and assignments to determine understanding of course materials.
Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students.
Middle School Teacher, 08/1993 to 05/2001
Christ Is King – Norfolk, NE
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required courses for combined fourth and fifth grade classrooms.
Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
1.One Year Certificate - Biblical Studies – Citadel Bible College - Ozark, AR
2.Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE
3.Bachelor of Science – Biblical Studies -Nebraska Christian College - Norfolk, NE
4.Bachelor of Arts – Language Arts - Secondary Education -Wayne, NE
5.Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction, University of Nebraska, Lincoln – Lincoln, NE