Michelle Cooney
Altoona
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Penn State Altoona
03.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Streamlined a system for keeping student accountability files up to date and entered into our computer program.
- Collaborated daily with students to help them work through the conduct process.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Brand Ambassador/Marketing Team
STRAUB BREWERY
01.2015 - Current
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Organized the Straub Brand Ambassador program by recruiting, hiring and training BAs across PA.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
- Demonstrated products to customers to illustrate features, advantages and benefits.
- Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Planned and organized sampling events and beer festivals by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
HARBOR HOUSE PRESCHOOL
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
THE BODY SHOP AT HOME
01.2003 - 01.2005
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2003
GRADER, MATH DEPARTMENT
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Park, PA05.2000
Skills
- Proficient in MAC and PC software including Pages, I Photo and Microsoft Word plus Email and Internet Browsing
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Document and File Management
- Administrative background
- Report Generation
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Social media knowledge
- Deadline-oriented
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling
- Records Management
Activities
- Dean's List, 7 Semesters
- Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges (1of 51 selected)
- Recognized by Golden Key National Honor Society
- PSU Orientation Leader
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Penn State Altoona
03.2022 - Current
Brand Ambassador/Marketing Team
STRAUB BREWERY
01.2015 - Current
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
THE BODY SHOP AT HOME
01.2003 - 01.2005
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2002 - 01.2003
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
HARBOR HOUSE PRESCHOOL
01.2000 - 01.2010
GRADER, MATH DEPARTMENT
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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