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Work Background
Director
Bright Star Preschool IncDirector
Jul. 2008 - Jul. 2015
Director
Bright Star Preschool Inc.Director
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2015Developed and implement all policies and procedures for the school; day to day oversight of all operations; ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; recruit, hire, train and supervise staff and volunteers; develop and manage the school’s annual budget using QuickBooks for Nonprofit; handled payroll AR/AP; develop and implement curriculum and special activities for the children and their families; monitor the safety ad security of the school; maintain all records for children attendance, progress and behavior; establish relationships with parents and guardians; develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and resources;
Drama Teacher
Koinonia ACISDrama Teacher
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Plan and implement hands-on curriculum with 9-12th grade homeschooled students; emphasis on character development, improvisational skills, and using non-verbal communication techniques to convey a message.
Camp Director
Children’s Summer InstituteCamp Director
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Special interest, Christian day camp for children grades K through 7. Managed all aspects of camp operations including curriculum planning, development and implementation, student recruitment, staffing, budgeting and advertising.
Lead Teacher
Shepherd of the Hills UMCLead Teacher
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2008Developed core-curriculum ideals of observation, guided learning, and objective assessment in the classroom requiring the ability to think creatively when devising approaches to topics that will engage very young minds; new teacher mentor; established daily schedule and plan individual and group instruction; organized record keeping system, and collaborated in community based events to promote SOTH’s image as a provider of quality early childhood education.
Art Instructor
Douglasville Community Outreach, Camp Destiny Summer Enrichment ProgramArt Instructor
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004Developed specialized 8 week curriculum and organized weekly schedule to meet the needs of a diverse group of young people aged 6-16; ordered supplies, secured donations and prepared weekly materials.
Drama Teacher
Forte Fine Art StudioDrama Teacher
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2003Guided a large group of students aged 6-12 through a 6 week “club style” program introducing them to the concepts of theatre through warm-ups, games, imaginative play and other fun techniques; utilized familiar stories and nursery rhymes as a basis to develop original scripts.
Instructor
Christian Creative ArtsInstructor
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2007Invited as guest instructor at area conferences and workshops including the Southeastern Christian Drama Conference; develop curriculum and promotional materials; guide and inspire other adults to use their creative talents to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others; instruction given in Lyrical Signing, Developing and Maintaining an Effective Drama Ministry, How to Put on a Dinner Theatre and Musical Drama Camp for Children.
Account Manager
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)Account Manager
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1996Team responsible for all “unstructured” general licensing agreements and collecting annual revenue of over $2M; made contact with customer via phone, email or letter; clarified customer requirements and ensure use of appropriate license; investigate customer problems and work together to resolve; provide timely follow up; compile necessary documents and reports for customers, field managers and internal supervisors; handle general licensing inquiries and questions regarding standard business practices and copyright laws; re-establish relationships with delinquent accounts and bring them current, collect fees and post payments.
Director of Event Management
Juewyl Crest ProductionsDirector of Event Management
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1998Managed all aspects of special events, fundraisers, meetings, trade shows, and conferences, including logistics, budgeting, advertising and promotions, staffing and operations. Clients included individuals, businesses and law firms and non-profit organizations such as The American Lung Association.
Special Event Coordinator
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge ChapterSpecial Event Coordinator
Jan. 1989 - Dec. 1992Develop, plan, and supervise special event fundraisers, with multiple locations, in a 45 county region of western Virginia; research markets, develop, recommend, plan and implement new events; fiscal management of budgets (prepare and monitor- budgeting and cost control) order all supplies for events managed; recruit, train and supervise volunteer staff; develop and coordinate promotional materials; promote and negotiate corporate sponsorships; coordinate event advertising to ensure maximum exposure, includes public appearances, print, radio and television media; maintain positive interpersonal relations with all staff, volunteers, event participants and sponsors; goal setting and data compilation; ability to multitask and work under pressure, prioritize against tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail; negotiate with partners, contractors and suppliers.

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