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Substituted for teachers in grades 5-12, teaching a variety of subjects including math, science, English, and history, receiving positive feedback from teachers.• Delivered lesson plans that were engaging and aligned with the curriculum.• Followed all policies, rules, and procedures put in place by both the school administration and regular teacher to ensure no learning disruption.• Adapted provided lesson plans to students’ unique learning needs.• Incorporated modes of digital learning into instruction where appropriate.• Used positive classroom management techniques to manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.• Excelled at engaging student attention in difficult concepts.• Graded classwork and performed student assessments to provide helpful feedback to regular class teachers.• Maintained a tidy and organized class environment, and updated displays on longer term placements to reflect current learning and highlight student achievement.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Substituted for teachers in grades 5-12, teaching a variety of subjects including math, science, English, and history, receiving positive feedback from teachers.Delivered lesson plans that were engaging and aligned with the curriculum.Followed all policies, rules, and procedures put in place by both the school administration and regular teacher to ensure no learning disruption.Adapted provided lesson plans to students’ unique learning needs.Incorporated modes of digital learning into instruction where appropriate.Used positive classroom management techniques to manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.Excelled at engaging student attention in difficult concepts.Graded classwork and performed student assessments to provide helpful feedback to regular class teachers.Maintained a tidy and organized class environment, and updated displays on longer term placements to reflect current learning and highlight student achievement.

Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.Supervised and performed human resource management functions for subordinates.Implemented Inventory control process improvement initiatives within department.Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned programs valued at $500,000.Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.Maintained financial accuracy when handling over $4,000 in revenue each day.Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.Generated over $100,000 total revenue through merchandise sales.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Developed value-added campaigns and executed technical solutions to streamline and improve marketing efficiencies.Managed production of leaflets, posters and newsletters.Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.Analyzed and forecasted monthly sales data of existing marketed companies within designated area.Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.Achieved 100% occupancy of company real estate project within six months that had previous occupancy of below 65%.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Research real estate sites for potential development of new convenience stores.Provide data on traffic count, population, population growth rate, competing businesses and other important factors for real estate development.Provide cost estimates for potential real estate developments or new businesses.Negotiate real estate prices with owners of potential real estate developments.Assist with oversight of construction of new real estate developments.Research existing convenience stores for potential acquisitions.Located and secured company's largest convenience store location in 2017.Identified and acquired three convenience stores for acquisition and assisted with closing of three of company's most profitable businesses.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base.Developed and presented marketing plans and reports to CEO and shareholders.Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.Designed, implemented and enhanced national marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and product sales.Devised and deployed online marketing plans with effective SEO, social media and viral video campaign strategies.Increased website traffic by average of 35% each month using cutting-edge inbound marketing techniques.Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 110% growth of customer base.

Hot Springs

Facilitated weather, picture, and text editing including first print. Utilized editing skills to adjust page designs for Sports, Editorial, Stock Market, Hot Springs Village, Business, and Mid-Week Sections. Scanned pictures and images for secure storage. Key Accomplishments:• Awarded 3rd place, Page Design at The Associated Press 2013 Managing Editor’s Association of Arkansas Division III.

News And Editorial Journalism, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Entertainment Editor at "The Forum" newspaper

High School