JESSICA LEIGH WATKINS
**** **** ** **** ******* SPRINGS, TX 75482 PHONE 903-***-****
E-MAIL - ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To get back to my clerical roots. I am self-motivated and able to work independently and as a collaborative team member. I am looking to obtain a position where I can maximize my organizational and communication skills and knowledge that will allow me to grow personally and professionally. I have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software and take pride in my work.
EXPERIENCE
2008–Present Yantis ISD Yantis, TX
AgScience and Technology Instructor/Transportation Coordinator
Use various forms of technology to present TEKS material to students.
Took care of local reallocation reports, state transportation reports, route paperwork, eligible rider lists and day-to-day driver/trip scheduling
Taught a variety of courses including but not limited to - Horticulture, Floral Design (Art Credit), Ag Mechanics, Wildlife, Animal Science, Principles of Agriculture, Personal Skills Development, Ag Communications, Career Portals, Co-op & Professional Communications (Speech Credit)
2005–2008 Gladewater County Line ISD Gladewater, TX
AgScience and Technology Instructor
Use various forms of technology to present TEKS material to students.
Advisor to local booster club.
Served on advanced Texas FFA committees.
2000–2005 DRG Wholesale Big Sandy, TX
Customer Service Representative/AR/Collections/Clerical
Helped set procedures for order processing for a newly aquired company.
Created sales packets for customers.
Created detailed ‘How To’ manuals.
Had great success in collecting outstanding debts while maintaining good customer relations.
Received the ‘Wonderful Employee of the Year’ award from the COO.
EDUCATION
1999–2005 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
1998–2005 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
General Studies towards my B.S. at Stephen F. Austin
ADDITIONAL INFO
Experience and knowledge/expertise in the areas of information presentation planning, public relations, activities coordination and program budgeting. At DRG Wholesale, I had to opportunity to have a hand in the ordering process from taking the order to coordinating shipping to large customer such as Hobby Lobby corporate. Customer service is something that comes natural to me and I think inside sales will not be a stretch from the experience I already have. I have held leadership positions as an ag teacher, fundraiser coordinator, excellent with paperwork, strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
INTERESTS
Livestock, scrapbooking, outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends.
REFERENCES
Delesia Hudson, Supervisor
DRG Wholesale
Truman Oakley, Former Middle School/High School Principal
Yantis Independent School District
Sam Chenoweth, Principal
Retired Gladewater County Line Independent School District
Vince Todd, AgScience Instructor Former Teaching Partner
Gladewater County Line Independent School District
*Additional References Available Upon Request.