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NEDDRA R. COPELAND

***** ********** **** #**** 313-***-****

Southfield, MI 48034 *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly creative professional with proven abilities in event coordination, marketing and public relations. A creative thinker with the ability to set clear expectations, delegate and prioritize task effectively.

Interacts with all levels of management and support staff. Provides excellent customer service and gains respect of both internal and external clients. Keen problem solver and adaptable to all situations in the workplace.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BEST Academy, Highland Park, MI

Food Service Director 2005-Present

ART INSTRUCTOR

Responsible for

• Direction of food service staff (4)

• Ordering of prepared foods, bread and milk for enrollment of 500 students.

• Weekly and monthly reports to the state

Implement school wide art curriculum.

• Instituted a business curriculum utilizing economics and entrepreneurship as it relates to art.

• Efficiently tracked and entered quarterly grades.

• Assisted with developing a marketing strategy to increase student enrollment.

Me Too & U/Prelude Southfield, MI 1984-Present

EVENT COORDINATOR/VISUAL ARTIST

Create and implement themes and strategies to ensure successful meetings. Design and develop educational curriculums as it relates to corporate trainings. Organize and create summer art programs and exhibits. Coordinate, promote, and plan corporate meetings, banquets and luncheons.

• Rhonda Walker Foundation: Implemented Annual Fundraising event for the foundation by designing and creating bracelets specific to the needs of the organization.

• TruVision: Developed mentoring program for girls at risk, ranging in ages 11thru13, focusing on building self-esteem choices and goal setting.

• Designed Building Futures program to teach economics and entrepreneurial strategies to various youth organizations.

University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI 2001-2005

ASSOCIATE STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

Provided financial advise for all new undergraduate and graduate students. Followed up on current policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance in reference to financial aid. Managed computer data system and computerized student financial files. Coordinated meetings and maintained demanding schedule by tracking daily calendar of events.

• Met and exceeded quarterly quotas for student enrollment.

• Various nominations and awards for Customer Service.

• Successfully completed required online training related to financial aid and customer service enhancements.

Colin Powell Academy, Detroit, MI 2000-2001

ART INSTRUCTOR GRADES K-4/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER GRADE 6

Instructed grade level K-4 art curriculum and self contained sixth grade classroom.

• Implemented various art activities for classroom and set design for school programs.

• Facilitated art direction for individual student published projects.

City of Detroit Department of Recreation, Detroit, MI 1997-2000

SITE ADMINISTATOR/INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Responsible for recreational and artistic activities for students' ranging in ages 4 thru14.

• Created curriculum, which provided physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation to students.

• Worked with community leaders to market and gather support for programs.

• Supervised support staff in accordance with the organization’s goals and objectives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing

University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI

Courses in Fine Art and Fiber Design

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher

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