Merchandiser, Educator, sales

Aimee DeRenzi

*****.*******@*****.*** • 610-***-****

• Clover, SC 29710

Summary

God-centered, dedicated and driven educator with a high level of attention to detail and a strong background in educational processes and sales. Leveraging over 25 years of experience leading classrooms of up to 250 students, to leading teams and achieving sales goals, frequently landing in the top three in overall performance. Accomplished Community Organizer /Volunteer with versatile management experience, supervising team members, events and department budgets up to $20,000. Strong relationship management experience through communicating with cross-functional teams and promoting products to customers and students.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Educator

Training & Development

Lesson Planning

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Retail Sales & Management

Business Development

Event Planning

Organizational Leadership

Professional Experience

American Greetings, Lake Wylie, South Carolina 2019 – 2023

Merchandiser and Merchandiser of the Year for 2020

Partner with and build key relationships with over fifty retail sales associates and managers for ideal product placement. Ensure proper product placement that delivers best visibility in marketing product to customers. Complete new product orders, ensuring accurate inventory in order to meet store needs. Experience during high-volume sales periods such as holidays, demonstrating superior level of punctuality and work ethic. Collaborate with several team members for resets, remodels, revisions, and new store installs.

●Achieved upwards of 97% sell-through in holiday sales through exceptional client relationship building and placed first out of 27 stores for highest sales volume for the last three years.

●Developed sales plans to exceed goals while receiving excellent customer satisfaction ratings.

●Follow planogram procedures according to policy, improving sales by 95%.

Boyertown School District, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 2015 – 2017

In-Home Instructor

Served as a private contractor for 13 students with juvenile delinquency charges. Prepared students for the General Education Development (GED) exam. Provided in-home care and a safe environment to at-risk youth. Harnessed strong writing abilities to advocate for students throughout each stage of the criminal justice system.

●Delivered targeted and individualized educational approach to students resulting in all 13 students obtaining GEDs and avoiding recidivism to the criminal justice system.

Educator and Group Activity Leader, Pennsylvania 1995 – 2017

Manage events and fundraising for an organization benefitting 2200 students. Lead accounting and financial functions for a team of 20. Coordinate organizational activities and recruit event participants and speakers. Teach and counsel community members. Organize event planning logistics such as catering, location, and set up.

●Fundraised $20,000 through cold calls, community outreach, and relationship building, resulting in free educational materials and outings for underprivileged and special needs students.

●Planned events for audiences up to 3000, benefiting school, church and community organizations.

●Oversaw a budget used in developing a spending plan for school and community activities

●Freelance Tutor, Pennsylvania and South Carolina 2000 – Present

●Tutored 113 students from elementary to college level in subjects ranging from Math to Science to Language Arts. Students had Individualized Education Plans as well as behavioral support plans. Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of each student’s learning style.

Educational Facilitator, Pennsylvania and South Carolina 1995 – Present

Instruct young adults with special needs from grades 4-12. Provide an integrated plan for developing student learning capacity. Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their evaluations. Plan for student transition after the completion of their secondary education. Build targeted lesson plans to fit students’ needs.

●Designed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioral support plans for students in order to hit target educational markers, advancing student development by 86%.

●Adapted individualized learning plans to fit the learning style of each student, exceeding learning goals by 89%.

Additional Experience

Immaculate Conception Academy, Douglassville, PA 2006-2007

8th grade American History, 9th grade Algebra, 8th grade Pre-algebra, 8th grade Earth Science, and 8th grade Integrated Language Arts teacher. 7th grade Geography teacher. Head of Student Council (coordinated school wide fundraisers, school pride motivational and extracurricular activities). Yearbook coordinator.

St. Ignatius Loyola School, West Lawn, PA 2005-2006

8th grade Literature and Theology Teacher, 9th grade Algebra & 8th grade Pre-algebra & Basic Math Teacher

Community UCC Preschool, Reading, PA 2001-2005

Substitute Teacher for ages 3-4 and Pre K classes

St. Catharine of Siena Regional School, Reading, PA 1996-1999

8th grade Earth Science Teacher, 7th grade Life Science, Theology and Art Teacher

Sts. Simon and Jude School, West Chester, PA 1995-1996

8th grade Earth Science and Art Teacher, 7th grade Life Science, Social Studies, Theology and Art Teacher

Education

Master of Science Equivalency in Special Education

Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Education

West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Volunteer Experience

Cub Scouts, Den Leader, Boy Scout Troop Assistant Leader

Guided 12 Cub Scouts in Pack 319 and Troop 309 towards the Eagle rank, Nine out of the twelve scouts earned the highest rank of Eagle. Only 1% of the scouts in the U.S. who start in Boy Scouts finish with an Eagle.

Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson, Community UCC Preschool

Chaired, planned and fundraised up to $3K to benefit school, and launched first-ever Community UCC Preschool Book Fair.

Campbell Soup Labels for Education Coordinator, Community UCC Preschool

Initiated Soup Label Collection program for Community UCC Preschool comprised of approximately 72 students.

Charitable Event Coordinator, Community UCC Preschool

Led multiple charitable campaigns including one for the Red Cross. Organized the collection, distribution and delivery of over 200 gifts a year for families in need, gathering food items for families in need during the holidays.

Lorane APT Parent Teacher Coordinator, Lorane Elementary

Acted as a representative, organizing several seasonal holiday activities that involved a collaboration of 52 parent representatives with respective teachers.

Licenses & Certifications

Level II Highly Qualified Education Certification (Pennsylvania) 2007

K-12 Math and Science Certifications, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 2005

PA Nurse's Aide License, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1992

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