EMILY

ESPECHE

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EDUCATION

August 2022

University of Houston-Clear Lake

MBA, Human Resources

August 2011

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Master of Arts, Humanities, Image Track

May 2007

University of Tulsa

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

RELEVANT SKILLS

Communication

Management

Leadership

Training

Planning

Implementation

Organization

Digital Literacy

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Multitasking

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Adaptable professional with 15+ years of layered mastery in education, leadership, and management. Skilled in communication, training, and planning. Seeking to utilize transferable skills to pivot and fulfil an alternate service-based role.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2012–Present

Fine Arts Department Head & Visual Art Instructor

• Partner and collaborate with department personnel/campus administrators to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.

• Attended department meetings regarding campus issues and communicate the actionable plans to a team of 15-20 people.

• Deliver instructional content, assess academic progress, set goals, and cultivate a performance-oriented environment to facilitate motivation, growth, and morale.

• Research best practices for content integration, educational trends, and new ways to incorporate technology into the learning experience.

• Led students to earn over $600,000 in scholarship awards over the past 10 years.

• Secured a 98% pass rate for advanced placement students submitting to College Board. August 2012–Present

Chairperson BISD & Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

• Function as liaison between the BISD art teachers and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art Committee. Communicate contest quotas, rules, and guidelines.

• Schedule, plan, and recruit volunteers to assist with the local art display and judging.

• Coordinate with the Center for the Arts and the Brazosport Art League to utilize facility and plan future events.

• Conduct public relations via speaking with reporters regarding competition results.

• Publicize results through photographing artwork and events, sharing results, and inviting community members to attend the local art show and art auction. June 2019-July 2019

Director of Children’s Art The Center for the Arts

• Recruited and trained a team of 20 volunteers and art teachers.

• Teamed up with directors and board members to develop a budget, purchase materials, and give scholarships for to 100+ children.

• Developed age-appropriate curriculum and management strategies for K-6 Art Education program. Facilitated daily lessons through interactive and engaging instruction. August 2009-May 2012

Art Instructor Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

• Developed rigorous and relevant lessons that correlated to state and district guidelines.

• Established and maintained rapports with parents, colleagues, students, and community stakeholders via open communication and cultural inclusivity.

• Actively sought opportunities for professional growth and development in order to strengthen industry expertise.

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