Middle Tennessee State University

McGavock High School

Co- Teacher at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta

Hiram, Georgia

Manage and lead- as needed- a classroom of 20 preschool aged children. Implement all Bright from the Start educational requirements. Teach Phonics and Letter Knowledge, Math, Reading, and Writing skills. Teach Science, Social Studies and Art Education. Introduce appropriate use of technology. Assists in creating and organizing lesson plans. Maintain monthly calendars and activities. Communicate professionally with parents, staff and fellow teachers. Attend all trainings from Bright from the Start and other state mandated courses.

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta

Co- Teacher

Field representative who traveled to different Target stores, completing assigned projects including novelty toys, reading glasses, stocking wireless brochures, as well as many other assigned tasks on a weekly basis. Also, trained new field reps for additional Target locations around Georgia.

Retail Merchandising Services, Inc.

Certified Trainer and Field Represntative

Discovery Point Franchising Inc.

Assistant Pre K Teacher

Took food orders of guests, brought food out, assisted guests during their dining experience and occasionally made bar beverages for guests. Maintained financial records related to my shifts.

Ruby Tuesday

Server

Learned choreography, how to break it down and reteach it to Zumba participants in a fitness facility.

Zumba Fitness LLC

Former Zumba Instructor

Supervised a team of Assistant Retail Managers.  Oversaw Southeastern Recruitment Territory including:Met with potential buyers.Coordinated and arranged buyer incentive programs.Maintained relationships with current buyers.Registered all new buyers and sent them out welcome packets.Lead “Buyer” tours.Generated monthly buyer reports and presented to Director.Developed and managed all budgets for all buying groups.Grew and maintained customer database through e-mail marketing, cold calling and in person visits.Collaborated with vendors for staging and lighting for fashion shows.Worked in conjunction with catering and food services for show preparations.Attended trade shows throughout the U.S.to keep abreast of all of the latest trends within merchandising.

AmericasMart Atlanta

Senior Manager Retail Services

Created fashion show productions.Attended Model Casting and SelectionsBooked CateringBooked light and sound techniciansBooked entertainment and sourced musicLocated and reserved venues for all fashion shows.Developed and maintained all vendor relationships.Curated and organized all wardrobe; accessories and styling.Created and delivered Press Releases to local media.Collaborated with other team members for store grand openings in various locations throughout the southeast.Worked directly with Director of PR and Special Events to coordinate and manage show budgets.Oversaw all fashion displays and inhouse merchandise set up to ensure optimal sales.

Sarah Brand