Marketing School

CAROL HANDEGARD

Henderson, Nevada *****

*********@*****.***

PROFILE

Creative administrator, marketing and educational professional with a proven track record of success from initial concept through project completion. High-energy, results-oriented leader recognized for organizational abilities, communication skills and recruitment campaigns. Combines passion for education with commitment to contributing to an organization’s bottom line. Creative and versatile, able to manage multiple tasks; works well under pressure while meeting all deadlines and staying on budget. Experience in developing fundraising relationships and creating and executing special events. Additional experience in Fire Prevention and 911 Emergency Services, along with Public Information presentations.

STRENGTHS

Management/Administration Problem-Solving

Training/Development Course Design/Curricula Development

Presentations/Public Speaking Computer Literacy

Leadership/Mentoring Organization/Record Keeping

Public Relations/Marketing Event Planning/Implementation

Revenue Generation Policies/Procedures Development

Technology: Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook); Adobe In-Design; Photoshop

EXPERIENCE

MERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Las Vegas, NV 2010-9/2011

Assistant Administrator

• Created written communications with parents, faculty, and the public

• Maintained the school website, all photographs for display and yearbook creation

• Provided and maintained quality educational programs and ensured successful implementation of curriculum

• Counseled and provided guidance to students, faculty, and staff

• Assisted with the establishment and implementation of quality standards

• Worked with the principal to create an effective leadership team

• Collected tuition and other fees and input data into Netsuite

• Worked to operate within budget to manage expenses

• Enhanced public relations between the school, parents and faculty

• Assisted in recruiting qualified applicants and orientation of new employees

• Lead and supervised exempt and non-exempt level staff including; teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes, and support staff to ensure compliance with all NLCI policies and procedures, as well as state and local requirements

VEGAS CAREER CONNECTION Las Vegas, NV 2007- Present

Executive Director of Career Services

• Cultivated community contacts and developed collaborative relationships with community groups, agencies, and employers

• Partnered in the development and growth of company’s Outplacement Services Division

• Counseled clients in career planning strategies

• Coordinated training skills workshops and career forums

• Responsible for planning and implementing innovative marketing strategies

• Designed and established written marketing copy, advertisement, and brochure content

• Aggressively searched client employment opportunities

• Developed community programs and coordinated the delivery of services

• Proactively built strategic relationships

THE HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Henderson, NV 2000 - 2007 Director of Development and Marketing 2006 2007

• Created, marketed and branded the institution nationally during the acquisition and name change

• Established written marketing copy and advertisement lay-out schematics

• Maintained school website

• Developed all printed pieces and promotions including school newsletter

• Oversaw the planning, organizing and implementation of events and special projects

• Met all established deadline and budget constraints

• Utilized strategic plans to facilitate successful media operations within budgets

• Served as advisor to administration, faculty and staff on marketing and communication issues, and as school liaison for advertising agency engagements

• Recruited qualified applications for all position openings (teachers, support staff, management)

• Contributed to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, opportunities

Middle School English/History Teacher 2000 - 2006

• Taught 5th through 11th grade English, Literature, American History, Physical Education

• Wrote a working business and marketing plan to establish The Student Store

• Refined, revised and implemented changes in the English curriculum as Department Chair

• Created school newsletter, The Expedition Update, utilizing software programs

• Advised middle and high school Student Councils

CLARK COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT - Las Vegas, NV 1999 - 2000

Substitute Teacher

• Taught all grade levels in Clark County; focused on English, Bi-lingual education, English as a Second Language, Reading, Life Skills and Special Education

BROOKINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT - Brooking, SD 1996 1999

Fire Prevention Technician/Inspector

• City Fire Inspection Program assisted with implementation and administration of program Educational and Public Relations assist in the development and implementation of programs

• Enforced the Life Safety Code and the Uniform fire Code

• Provided on-site inspections of all public and privately owned buildings

• Created and instructed various fire fighting information seminars

• Taught fire prevention classes to children and adults

• Created and transferred computerized mapping data into easily accessible information for fire fighters on mobile terminals

• Purchased computer hardware, maintained and created appropriate software and programs

BROOKINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brookings, SD 1983 - 1996

9-1-1 Communications Supervisor/Law Enforcement

• Coordinated, evaluated and analyzed the computer-aided dispatch and 9-1-1 emergency communications systems

Coordinated normal dispatch activities; worked with contracted agencies to provide various lines, cables and circuits specific to the dispatch of 9-1-1 emergency services

Evaluated public safety technology trends benefiting the consortium as well as individual police, fire, and EMS agencies in the county

• Educated dispatchers in law enforcement, fire fighting and fire prevention as a necessary element to understanding and enhancing their responsibilities

EDUCATION

South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD 1987

Bachelor of Science

• Major: Secondary Education, Sociology

• Minors: Criminal Justice, English

Excelsior University/University of Phoenix/UNLV- Online

Masters Degree/Continuing Education

CERTIFICATIONS

• Nevada Notary Public, 2007

• Nevada Secondary Teaching License, 1999

• South Dakota Secondary Teaching License, 1992

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