Project Management High School
Resume:
EMILY S. HIGDON
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Seasoned professional offering exemplary writing and editing skills · proficient in AP, Chicago, Turabian, APA and MLA writing styles · Superb project management, leadership, recruitment, strategic planning, communication and problem-solving skills · Successful education and public relations background in a variety of leadership roles · Proven ability to produce detailed, high-quality work in a timely manner · Committed to achieving established goals · Well-versed in operations & logistics · Top-notch Journalism training · Savvy content/curriculum creator · Effective and practiced event planner
ᐨ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ᐨ
Sumner County Schools, Gallatin, Tennessee
(Aug. 2009-Present)
English (AP, Honors and Standard) and Speech & Communications Secondary Teacher Additional Roles: Leadership Team, PLC Leader
● Designed and implemented lesson plans
● Provided instruction in writing (specifically AP Language and Composition, rhetoric and research papers), fact-finding and synthesizing techniques, grammar & mechanics, reading and analysis
● Conducted one-on-one and whole group writing workshops
● Researched and practiced teaching and learning strategies
● Employed classroom management techniques
● Served and chaired various committees (Veteran’s Day, 8th grade Open House, Prom, etc.) Speech and Debate Coach [2010-2022 and 2004-2007]
● Started a speech and debate team from the ground level
● Set competition/tournament calendar
● Provided instruction and coaching on written, nonverbal and verbal communication skills
● Taught and coached students in interpretive reading and performance, public speaking
(original oratory), extemporaneous speaking and public forum debate (research, techniques and delivery)
● Planned, organized and hosted annual speech and debate tournament that averaged over 500 entries
● Attended and judged at approximately 30 local, district, state and national tournaments each Year
● Wrote press releases following each tournament
● Handled all tournament travel itineraries (transportation, lodging, food, agendas, etc.)
● Recruited students
● Maintained team roster, entered tournament points and documented members’ degrees
● Managed team budget
● Tracked members’ grades (quarterly) to ensure honor society eligibility requirements were met and voted on monthly debate topics
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Sumner Regional Health Systems, Inc., Gallatin, Tennessee
(Dec. 2007-Nov. 2008)
Community Relations Manager
● Organized community outreach programs and promoted services and ideals of the system of hospitals
● Responded to inquiries from community members and provided information and resources for assistance when needed
● Editor in Chief of bimonthly associate newsletter and wrote collateral copy and press releases
● Scheduled speakers designed format and wrote scripts for bimonthly radio show
● Created and implemented original event plans for grand opening and community events
● Trained tour guides for new facilities
● Implemented marketing re-branding
● Built and maintained relationships with businesses and organizations Sumner County Schools, Gallatin, Tennessee
(Apr. 2000-Dec. 2007)
Family & Consumer Science and Speech & Communications Secondary Teacher Additional Role: Department Co-chair
● Designed and implemented lesson plans
● Developed service-learning opportunities
● Researched and practiced teaching and learning strategies
● Employed classroom management techniques
● Served and chaired various committees (Honors Day, Homecoming Assembly, Homecoming Alumni, Prom, etc.)
● Conceived, planned, executed and oversaw annual Unsung Heroes Dinner Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Chapter Advisor
● Assisted students in designing and carrying out community outreach projects
● Created, planned and implemented service-learning opportunities
● Organized annual membership drive and leadership training seminar for officers
● Oversaw chapter meetings and assisted (as needed) with parliamentary procedure
● Competed in district and state-level competitions Dance Team Coach
● Coached and instructed team during practices and games
● Assessed skills and assigned team positions
● Developed a regular practice schedule and reserved appropriate facilities with the Athletic Department
● Established and maintained standards of behavior and provided proper supervision
● Followed state, regional and district regulations governing the program
● Followed established procedures for account management, fundraising and procuring supplies and uniforms
Roxanna’s Closet, Gallatin, Tennessee
(Oct. 1999-Aug. 2000)
Retail Clerk and Display Coordinator
● Designed window displays and decorated the shop for special events and holidays
● Displayed and sold merchandise
● Fitted gentlemen for tuxedoes
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University of Missouri, Vistor Relations, Columbia, Missouri
(Aug. 1997-May 1999)
Tour Team Student Coordinator and Tour Guide
● Directed recruitment, interviewing and training of tour guides
● Facilitated and developed agenda for monthly meetings
● Planned events for special visitors
● Coordinated scheduling of guides for campus tours
● Conducted tours for potential students
● Led campus tours for VIP visitors
● Created (wrote, designed and formatted) Tour Team Handbook University of Missouri, New Student Progams, Columbia, Missouri
(Mar. 1997-Mar. 1998)
Orientation Leader
● Introduced incoming freshmen to the campus community
● Facilitated advising, course registration, and financial aid processes
● Led various orientation workshops for parents and students
● Conducted tours for assigned small groups and facilitated open-discussion sessions
● Fielded questions and utilized crisis-control procedures to ease parental concerns
● Assisted with student orientation for transfer students and Fall and Spring Explore Mizzou events for high school seniors
University of Missouri, Residential Life, Columbia, Missouri
(Aug. 1996-May 1999)
Community Advisor
● Counseled, educated and assisted 40 women in the residence hall each semester
● Promoted, prepared and presented academic and social programs
● Addressed disciplinary issues
● Staffed the front desk for five hours weekly
Mizzou Annual Fund, Columbia, Missouri
(Aug.1995-May 1997)
● Generated funding from alumni for various campus projects ᐨ COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ᐨ
Junior Service League of Gallatin, Gallatin, Tennessee
(Aug. 2004-Present)
Board Member [2006-Present]
President
● Presided at all meetings of the League and Board of Directors
● Appointed chairmen of all Standing Committees
● Served as ex-officio member of all committees, with the exception of the Nominating Committee and the Admissions/Provisional Committee
● Oversaw compliance of all policies, procedures and By-laws Vice-President
● Performed in all capacities in the absence of the President
● Served as ex-officio member of all committees, with the exception of the Nominating Committee and the Admissions/Provisional Committee Higdon 3
● Collaborated in the role as a liason between active members and sustainers
● Served on the Finance Committee (Proposed budget for the following year) Secretary
● Reported attendance and transcribed minutes at meetings
● Maintained a list of membership service records
● Catalogued the classification of all members (date of election, change of status and resignation)
● Kept an accurate list of names and addresses of all members
● Maintained archives
● Handled all correspondence of the League
Nominating Chair
● Maintained members’ status/service records
● Prepared leadership slate (Executive Committee, Admissions/Provisional Committee and open seats of the Nominating Committee)
Placement Chair
● Assisted members in selecting her In-league and Community Placements
● Trained Community Placement Coordinators
● Documented members’ placement hours and contacted members who were in arrears in her placement requirements
● Reported members’ cumulative hours to the Board of Directors each month League Project Chair
● Organized and implemented approved league projects and oversaw COMPASS partner activities
Research and Development Chair
● Identified and investigated needs in the community that might be served by the League with volunteer service and/or financial assistance
● Proposed a league project for the upcoming year
● Served on the Finance Committee (Proposed budget for the following year) Programs and Arrangements Chair
● Developed the League’s yearly calendar
● Coordinated speakers, refreshments and decorations for monthly meetings
● Planned Christmas and Spring parties
National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
(Aug. 2004-Aug. 2022)
NSDA District (Tennessee) Committee Leader [2013-2021]
● NSDA Two-Diamond Coach
● Supported the growth and development of local programs
● Conducted the District Tournament to determine qualifiers to the National Tournament and ascertained how district-level recognition honors (Student of the Year, Coach of the Year, etc) were awarded and reported
Tennessee High School Speech & Drama League (THSSDL)
(Aug. 2004-Aug. 2022)
THSSDL District Representative [2014-2021]
● Presenter at multiple THSSDL Fall Conferences
● Assisted the District Director at the District Tournament in assigning round pairings, addressing questions/complaints from participants and assisting in the tabulation room. Higdon 4
● Attended the meetings of the State Board of Directors and represented the interests and needs of the member schools in all business of the League. ᐨ EDUCATION ᐨ
Cumberland University - Lebanon, Tennessee
(Dec. 2002)
Master of Arts in Education
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
(May 1999)
Bachelor of Journalism (Sequence: Strategic Communication - Advertising/Public Relations) Minor: History
ᐨ COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS ᐨ
AP, Chicago, APA, Turabian, and MLA writing styles, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Social Media, TN Electronic Library, Various Email Platforms and Search Engines, CANVA, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Quark
ᐨ REFERENCES ᐨ
Julie Ingrum
755B Newton Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
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Ligon Troutt
88 Branham Mill Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
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Kimberly Reynolds
1512 Park Circle
Lafayette, TN 37083
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