Adaptable professional with a proven ability to learn quickly and adjust to new environments. Expertise in acquiring knowledge efficiently and applying it to achieve results. Committed to continuous learning and effectively managing change.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Rock Creek School
Frederick
11.2024 - Current
Manage Media Center (library), including collection management, circulation management; develop and deliver lessons for students, encouraging their appreciation of libraries and their belong in them; introducing themes, holidays, historical events and people through stories and videos; serve as a resource for teachers and staff to provide materials and ideas for use in classrooms and through school programs; serve as part of the Specials educational team; provide support in any way possible for the staff and more importantly, the students of this very special school.
Frederick County Public Schools
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick
03.2023 - 10.2024
Teaching and classroom management in substitute assignments.
BUS DRIVER
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick
04.2022 - 12.2022
Operate a school bus in transporting children to and from schools. Responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
PURCHASE ORDER PROCESSOR
Music & Arts - Woodwind & Brasswind
Frederick
03.2020 - 04.2021
Provide customer service for the Institutions Department of Woodwind & Brasswind. Manage quote processing from creation through closure. Process school and institution purchase orders. Follow up on supporting documentation involved in purchasing process.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Aerotek Staffing & Recruiting
Frederick
12.2019 - 03.2020
Provide customer service for the Institutions Department of Woodwind & Brasswind. Manage quote processing from creation through closure. Process school and institution purchase orders. Follow up on supporting documentation involved in purchasing process.
BUS DRIVER
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick
02.2019 - 08.2019
Operate a school bus in transporting children to and from schools. Responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
SUBSTITUTE BUS OPERATOR
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring
07.2018 - 02.2019
Operate a school bus in transporting children to and from schools. Responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
MANAGER
Davidus Cigars, Ltd.
Baltimore
06.2016 - 10.2016
Lead sales crew, order cigars and accessories, provide maintenance and operations oversight. Encourage sales through merchandising and social media. Provide an outstanding customer experience in an upscale cigar lounge. Work with industry representatives to merchandise new cigar products.
SALES CONSULTANT
Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Mt. Airy
Mount Airy
12.2015 - 05.2016
Give product advise to potential buyers and match them with vehicles that can meet their needs.
PARK MANAGER I
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Chevy Chase
01.2008 - 01.2016
Supervise park operations in the Meadowbrook Area of Southern region Parks. Identify needs and develop park maintenance plans for grounds and facilities within the area. Conduct park inspections to troubleshoot problems identified. Coordinate work of park maintenance crews. Coordinate maintenance of hard surface paths throughout the Southern Region parks. Meet with community organizations, citizens, or other employees and supervisors to plan and develop work programs or projects. Provide general assistance to park visitors. Enforce park rules. Prepare performance ratings and counsel/coach employees for performance improvement. Recruit, select, and train designated staff. Assign work. Approve time cards, leave requests. Report accidents and injuries as required. Make recommendations concerning major maintenance projects, renovations, CIP projects, park master plans. Coordinate with Park inspectors to monitor progress of projects within the Meadowbrook area. Prepare reports, purchase requests, memoranda. Issue special use permits. Prepare annual budget request for area. Control expenditures within approved budget. Research and make purchases of supplies and services for management area, using purchasing card and petty cash. Initiate Purchase Orders for major purchases.
Montgomery County Department of Parks
PARK/GENERAL MAINTENANCE LEADER
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Olney
01.2004 - 01.2008
Plan and lead maintenance of athletic fields in Olney Sub-area; plan and lead maintenance of Olney Manor Recreational Park; coordinate facility permits with Permits Office and permit holders; prepare reports of permit usage each week; prepare other reports as necessary; plan and coordinate maintenance and renovation projects on athletic fields in sub-area; prepare performance evaluations and counsel employees; lead snow removal operations; recommend and purchase material and equipment; handle public service requests; other functions as assigned by managers.
Montgomery County Department of Parks, Northern Region
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (EXPERIENTIAL ASSIGNMENT)
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Riverdale
04.2007 - 08.2007
Make oral presentations for new departmental initiatives and provide customer service training to department employees. Write press releases about departmental programs and articles covering employees and new features within the department (most were published online). Proofread and edit articles and text for publications. Answer public requests, written and via telephone, for information regarding the department and the commission. Research and propose new marketing opportunities for the department, the commission, and their programs. Work with graphic specialists to develop advertising for the department. Gather new information and verify existing information in the department's facility inventory in preparation for a new ParkFinder feature being developed for the department's website. Assist other members of the Public Affairs Office as needed.
PARK /GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Various Locations
01.1980 - 01.2004
Perform turf maintenance; perform grounds maintenance; repair vandalism; maintain buildings; install and maintain park amenities; renovate and maintain athletic fields; maintain and repair vehicles and equipment; plow snow; trim and fall trees; lead small crews; respond to public inquiries for information. Mow greens, fairways, and tees; maintain and renovate traps; move cups and markers; perform hand repairs on greens and collars; make weather related and emergency repairs; identify turf diseases and problems; perform turf renovations, seeding, aerating, and sodding; apply pesticides and fertilizers; maintain pesticide inventory and records; operate and repair irrigation system; hand water dry and seeded areas; instruct seasonal employees on safety procedures and equipment operation; lead seasonal employees on projects and in daily routine maintenance.
Montgomery County Parks, Northern Region
TREASURER (VOLUNTEER)
Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department
Hyattstown
01.1985 - 01.1987
Maintain fiscal ledgers and produce credit and debit reports; maintain multiple banking accounts and certificates of deposit; purchase supplies, equipment and capital outlay items as budgeted; develop and submit annual budgets; appear before County Council to discuss and justify line items in budget requests; Chief Financial Officer.
Education
Communications Studies Program -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, Maryland
01.2008
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN ARTS AND SCIENCES - ECONOMICS OPTION
Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
01.2003
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - General High School Studies; instrumental and choral music; Fire/Rescue training
Damascus High School
Damascus, Maryland
01.1978
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Geographic information systems
Asset management software
Organizational skills
Creative and technical writing
Budget management
Procurement strategies
Inventory management
Leadership skills
Customer service excellence
Sales expertise
Collection management
Circulation management
Lesson development
Resourcefulness in materials
Classroom management
Customer relationship management
Fundraising strategies
Purchasing processes
Transportation safety awareness
Effective communication
Problem solving skills
Project coordination
Adaptability and flexibility
Student engagement strategies
Team building skills
Art and music instruction techniques
Health and safety practices
Lesson plan implementation and planning
Records management practices
Shared governance principlesL
Accomplishments
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Graduated Frederick Community College with High Honors
Affiliations
Member, Harmony Cornet Band
Timeline
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Rock Creek School
11.2024 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Frederick County Public Schools
03.2023 - 10.2024
BUS DRIVER
Frederick County Public Schools
04.2022 - 12.2022
PURCHASE ORDER PROCESSOR
Music & Arts - Woodwind & Brasswind
03.2020 - 04.2021
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Aerotek Staffing & Recruiting
12.2019 - 03.2020
BUS DRIVER
Frederick County Public Schools
02.2019 - 08.2019
SUBSTITUTE BUS OPERATOR
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2018 - 02.2019
MANAGER
Davidus Cigars, Ltd.
06.2016 - 10.2016
SALES CONSULTANT
Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Mt. Airy
12.2015 - 05.2016
PARK MANAGER I
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
01.2008 - 01.2016
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (EXPERIENTIAL ASSIGNMENT)
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
04.2007 - 08.2007
PARK/GENERAL MAINTENANCE LEADER
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
01.2004 - 01.2008
TREASURER (VOLUNTEER)
Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department
01.1985 - 01.1987
PARK /GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
01.1980 - 01.2004
Communications Studies Program -
University of Maryland University College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN ARTS AND SCIENCES - ECONOMICS OPTION
Frederick Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - General High School Studies; instrumental and choral music; Fire/Rescue training