Jenna Adams
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced with office administration, including managing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflows. Utilizes organizational and leadership skills to maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Knowledge of office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.
Experienced with developing and implementing age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development in young children. Utilizes effective communication skills to engage with both children and parents, ensuring supportive and inclusive environment. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and techniques, ensuring high standard of care and learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Ascension Classical School
08.2019 - Current
- Interact with students throughout the day. This includes helping with discipline ,providing lunches, and school nurse when needed.
- Develop training materials for new staff, fostering a comprehensive onboarding experience.
- Oversee inventory management processes, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and equipment.
- Oversee facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Toddler Teacher Assistant/Pre Primary Resource
The Montessori School For Shreveport
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented Montessori teaching methods to enhance independent learning and critical thinking skills.
- Guided daily activities, encouraging exploration and curiosity among toddlers through hands-on experiences.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
After School Care Worker/Substitute
ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised and provided a fun and safe environment for children in kindergarten through third grade.
- Worked cooperatively with school staff and parents.
- Helped students with their homework.
- Subbed in classrooms for kindergarten and elementary age children when needed.
Assistant to Teacher
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Planned and played activities with children one year of age.
- Carefully monitored children and activities.
- Monitored room arrangements and schedules as required.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Sales Associate
CEVA LOGISTICS / EAGLE GLOBAL LOGISTICS
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supported sales team with the creation of strategic sales campaigns designed to develop sales leads.
- Opened new revenue streams for marketing domestic, international import/export operations, and freight forwarding services to commercial accounts throughout Dallas and Fort Worth.
- Qualified prospects, prepared quotes, and negotiated rates.
- Opened new accounts and facilitated customer relations including dinners and entertainment.
- Maintained cooperative working relationships with staff to ensure achievement of customer needs.
- Trained employees.
- Increased sales by 50%. Opened accounts and re-established relations with former accounts.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Outside Sales Representative
HORIZON DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS
01.2005 - 01.2005
- Called on Primary Care Physicians, Neurologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pain Management Physicians, and Chiropractors throughout Dallas to market open MRI services.
- Initiated sales calls, qualified practices, and generated leads.
- Established working relationships with decision makers.
- Planned and coordinated public relations activities.
- Followed-up with customers to ensure satisfaction and generated referrals.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Grew territory by 30%.
Special Instructor
THE ARC OF CADDO-BOSSIER
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided in-home intervention services, including play, speech, and occupational therapy to children with developmentally delayed disorders.
- Focused on child’s strengths and goals.
- Consultation to families and Early Intervention Therapist supporting their understanding how to best maximize a child’s engagement and development in play.
- Worked in day care setting with children.
- Provided daily lesson plans for children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for students' educational and emotional needs.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
Education
Bachelors degree - Child and Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA08.2003
Timeline
Office Manager
Ascension Classical School
08.2019 - Current
Toddler Teacher Assistant/Pre Primary Resource
The Montessori School For Shreveport
07.2018 - 07.2019
After School Care Worker/Substitute
ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant to Teacher
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
08.2010 - 11.2010
Sales Associate
CEVA LOGISTICS / EAGLE GLOBAL LOGISTICS
01.2006 - 01.2009
Outside Sales Representative
HORIZON DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS
01.2005 - 01.2005
Special Instructor
THE ARC OF CADDO-BOSSIER
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelors degree - Child and Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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