University of Mississippi

Territory Account Manager at EquipmentShare

Marshall County Mississippi

Building Inspector

EquipmentShare

Territory Account Manager

•Initiate market research studies and analyzed findings to understand customer and market opportunities
•Establish and maintain a close relationship with apparel development, product management, design, sourcing and external partners/supplier
•Support development, product management and design with technical and commercial expertise on fabrics and uniform design
•Sales Support-Assist upper level sales teams with presentations, market pricing, and securing contracts
•Website Merchandising-Assist merchandising of websites and social media sites for accuracy and product selection to be offered.  Develop customer custom websites to support uniform programs
•Marketing-Manage and develop calendar for bi-yearly catalog schedule.  Oversee studio shoots and general environmental shoots.  Proofread text and visual leading up to printing
•Strong knowledge of fabric constructions, yarn and fiber types, and international testing standards
•Organize and implement salesforce training as well as product sales strategy

Chefwear

Brand and Business Development Manager

Responsibilities
•Responsible for designing engaging lesson plans and curriculum that meet the needs of diverse students while maintaining creativity and enthusiasm
•Collaborate with teachers, administrators and staff to enhance student learning and parent involvement 
•Encourage student growth through extracurricular activities, community involvement and team building activities
•Implement state and national standards to enhance learning for diverse learners
•Lead and Participate in all professional growth trainings and staff meetings
Accomplishments
•Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects
•Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity. 
•Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges & special needs within an inclusive classroom	 
•Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by positively replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns 
•Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts. 
•Taught 11th and 12th grade Vocational Business Finance Education Classes.
•State of Mississippi Educator License Number 236468.  Endorsments-119 English (7-12), 560 Computer (7-12), Math (7-12) and 318 Marketing (7-12).
•Center Hill High School Varsity Cheerleading Coach and Sponsor 2012-2013.
•Sponsor of Center Hill High School Distributive Education Classes of America (DECA) Club 2010-2013
• Completed Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) 2013

Desoto County Schools

High School Mathematics & Vocational Teacher

Responsibilities
•Managed production schedules for off-shore contractors in Asia and South America.
•Maintained over 30,000 yards of fabric inventory at various off-shore facilities
•Arranged transportation through the port of entry ensuring product is received on schedule and issue cargo insurance for shipments
•Provide quarterly performance data to the vice president of manufacturing 
•Prepare necessary documents to present to Customs for the importation and exportation of finished and unfinished product
•Create and maintain Cost Value statements for the importation of product into the U.S.
•Calculate value of duties and tariffs due on imported production
•Reconciled work orders to ensure all production was received
•Assisted with quarterly budget, scheduled meetings, maintained Director’s weekly work calendar, scheduled travel, and maintained time sheets for salaried employees
•Created and maintain spreadsheets detailing production data for multiple off-shore contractors and made projections regarding the implementation of product development.

Landau Uniforms

Global Sourcing Agent, Assistant to the Vice-President of Manufacturing

Responsibilities
•Managed the Flight Department’s daily operations including but not limited to: dispatch release, flight monitoring, weather forecasting, flight following and Coordinated forward aircraft maintenance activities for scheduling aircraft
•Performed weight and balance calculations aircrafts (Hawker HS-125, Gulfstream IV, Lear 55).
•Coordinated all flight schedules, travel arrangements and safety training for Pilots and Executives.
•Handled the regulation of insurance records, pilot times and aircraft engine services
•Maintained strict confidentiality on all operations.
•Ensured proper filing and record keeping, by accurately entering information in a timely manner in accord with office and Federal Aviation Administration guidelines
Accomplishments
•Flight Safety International gained Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatch Course / Oral Exam for Aircraft Transport Pilot-August 2000

Karen Smith