EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration – Human Resource Management CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Bachelors Degree – Recreation Management
OHIO UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Secondary Systems Coordinator
2016 – 2018 2005 – 2009
2018 – June 2019
Oversaw the implementation of PowerSchool SIS and Unified Classroom/PowerSchool Learning
Provided comprehensive PowerSchool system training to students, teachers, administration, and parents
Onboarded secondary school students into GEMS educational software systems
Maintained accurate student educational, academic, and attendance records
Designed and produced academic reports for parents, administrators and local government agencies
Established and managed processes to improve data integrity and accuracy
Assistant Athletics & Activities Director 2017 – 2018
Organized and maintained records on students, teams, activities, and international trips
Communicated effectively with parents, teachers on activities throughout a k-12 school
Implemented a new after school activities system – CHQ
Ensured compliance with governmental regulations regarding educational trips and school visitors as the
substitute governmental relations officer
Lowe’s Home Improvement Center
Marysville, OH USA
Assistant Store Manager 2012 – 2017
Kronos administrator – oversaw employee scheduling, monitoring and closing payroll, and training of other
system administrators and users
Assisted in HR related duties such as staff coverage, recruiting, and new hire orientation
Managed various projects in different areas throughout the store
Trained and developed employees, identified and enforced store policies and procedures
Supervised the budget, expense control and cash flow for the store
Drove and inspired a service culture through encouraging and modeling superior customer service Department Manager 2010 – 2012
Oversaw store programs through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time and resources
Upheld store merchandising standards throughout several departments
Annually increased sales
Actively recruited in daily life, successfully generating qualified candidates for positions
RECOGNITIONS AND SKILLS
Recognized as Lowe’s Manager of the Month – October 2015, December 2015, and January 2016
Computer Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Windows OS, Mac OS, PowerSchool and Kronos
Interpersonal Skills – Able to successfully manage conflict while dealing effectively with a variety of people
Teamwork Skills – Able to lead in a collaborative setting, motivating team members to achieve greater success
Education
- Oct. 2016/ May 2018 Master's of Business Administration at Capella University
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Specialization in Human Resource Management
- Aug. 2005/ May 2009 Bachelor's of Science at Ohio University
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Degree in Recreation Management.
Experience
- June 2018/June 2019 Systems Coordinator at GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi
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• Oversaw the implementation of PowerSchool SIS and Unified Classroom/PowerSchool Learning
• Provided comprehensive PowerSchool system training to students, teachers, administration, and parents
• Onboarded secondary school students into GEMS educational software systems
• Maintained accurate student educational, academic, and attendance records
• Designed and produced academic reports for parents, administrators and local government agencies
• Established and managed processes to improve data integrity and accuracy - Sept. 2017/ June 2018 Assistant Athletic's and Activities Director at GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi
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• Organized and maintained records on students, teams, activities, and international trips
• Communicated effectively with parents, teachers on activities throughout a k-12 school
• Implemented a new after school activities system – CHQ
• Ensured compliance with governmental regulations regarding educational trips and school visitors as the substitute governmental relations officer - Sept. 2012/ Jan 2017 Assistant Store Manager at Lowe's Home Improvement Center
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• Kronos administrator – oversaw employee scheduling, monitoring and closing payroll, and training of other
system administrators and users
• Assisted in HR related duties such as staff coverage, recruiting, and new hire orientation
• Managed various projects in different areas throughout the store
• Trained and developed employees, identified and enforced store policies and procedures
• Supervised the budget, expense control and cash flow for the store
• Drove and inspired a service culture through encouraging and modeling superior customer service - Feb. 2010/Sept. 2012 Department Manager at Lowe's Home Improvement Center
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• Oversaw store programs through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time and resources
• Upheld store merchandising standards throughout several departments
• Annually increased sales
• Actively recruited in daily life, successfully generating qualified candidates for positions