Amanda Ales
Hagerstown
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational background. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Leidos
03.2023 - Current
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and collaboration tools.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, working collaboratively to meet objectives and exceed expectations.
- Managed multiple large-scale events simultaneously, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics and resources.
- Sourced appropriate venues that met client requirements while staying within budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive event timelines, ensuring seamless execution of all logistical elements from start to finish.
- Oversaw on-site logistics during meetings, ensuring smooth operations and swift resolution of any issues that arose.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for participants and staff, providing a seamless experience from arrival to departure.
Dance Instructor
City Ballet School
09.2019 - Current
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Led, planned, organized and implemented dance curriculum for students.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Maintained professional status through communication with students, parents, program directors and supervisors.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Washington County Schools
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Responsible for creating and coordinating multiple schedules to provide individual services.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Travel Agent
Pixie Travel Co.
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Updated and maintained customer information and deadlines using Travel eSolutions software to increase customer retention and satisfaction.
- Developed detailed travel schedules and itineraries based on client needs.
- Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
Reading Tutor
Self Employed
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve reading skills.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts to track student progress.
Lead Preschool Teacher
City Family Center
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Participated in and conducted assessments and followed up with necessary reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05.2011
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Exceptional time management skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Meeting planning
- Skilled in leading virtual meetings
- Travel arrangements coordination
- Employee records management
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Leidos
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Washington County Schools
08.2021 - 03.2023
Dance Instructor
City Ballet School
09.2019 - Current
Travel Agent
Pixie Travel Co.
10.2018 - 10.2019
Reading Tutor
Self Employed
08.2015 - 05.2019
Lead Preschool Teacher
City Family Center
09.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Shepherd University
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