Natalie DeiCas
Pittsburgh
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Hospitality Industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Motivated business professional bringing 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Mentor
Ryan's Art Center
01.2017 - Current
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Owner
Everyday’s A Sunday
08.2013 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Instructor Proctor
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
08.2009 - Current
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Maintained secure and positive environment conducive to testing.
- Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
- Helped accommodate students with disabilities or special needs for alterations to test administration.
- Administered individual and group assessments according to testing guidelines
- Troubleshot issues with computer-based examinations.
- Led and effectively managed class of over Number students.
- Leveraged computers to administer tests, record scores and create appointments.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
High School Counselor
The Academy Charter School
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Education
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Early Childhood Education, Sports Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2007
Skills
- Business Planning
- Staff Training
- Hiring and Staffing
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Development
Timeline
High School Mentor
Ryan's Art Center
01.2017 - Current
Owner
Everyday’s A Sunday
08.2013 - Current
Instructor Proctor
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
08.2009 - Current
High School Counselor
The Academy Charter School
08.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Early Childhood Education, Sports Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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