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Virginia Shaffer Martin

Newville

Summary

Detail-oriented logistics coordinator with experience in managing diverse projects and event planning. Proven ability to adapt and communicate effectively, ensuring successful outcomes and collaborative team efforts.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Farm wife

no employer, work with farmer husband
Newville
07.2021 - Current
  • Drive "wide load" lead vehicle.
  • Top off grain loads from top of grain bin.
  • Manage household.
  • Design and manage vegetable and flower gardening.
  • All other roles as needed.

Travel & event planner

self-employed
Newville
07.2021 - Current
  • Develop all logistics for major trips to places like Maine, Alaska & Florida.
  • Coordinate with those involved in the trips to meet their interests.
  • Evaluate trips for guidance in future planning.
  • See a need for ladies to get together & create monthly events.
  • Listen to the interests of ladies from various walks in life.
  • Carry out the logistics for hosting well-received events.
  • Continue to incorporate new ideas into the calendar.

MBA Editor

Nicholas Carpenter
Nashville, TN
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Absorbed content for meaningful expression.
  • Refined all grammatical components of candidate's work.
  • Collaborated with author to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Managed the workflow through several moves and during my honeymoon.

Home school teacher

Grandaughter
Charlotte, NC
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Became my granddaughter's homeschool teacher (generally kindergarten), after becoming a widow.
  • Supported my granddaughter as she was adjusting to moves and changes related to her grandfather going to Heaven in October, 2019.

General Contractor

self
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Managed all zoning and inspections.
  • Designed and equipped a model kitchen and bathroom, along with a total upfit of existing space.

Caregiver

Val Richard Shaffer, husband
Charlotte
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Supported and encouraged a very special cancer patient.
  • Navigated the medical world of cancer.
  • Knew all technical and common names for medications & be sure patient is getting the right things.
  • "Lived" in the hospital many times in 2 years.
  • Managed logistics and transportation.
  • Survived the death of this patient.

Grade 6 science, literacy, & Bible teacher

Northside Christian Academy
Charlotte, NC
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Incorporated technology into daily lessons.
  • Led students in meaningful Bible studies, memorization, and prayer.
  • Conducted scientific experiments and experiences.

Grade 6 science & social studies teacher

Wake County Public Schools
Charlotte, NC
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Worked with colleagues to develop all lesson plans and materials.

Literacy Specialist, RtI Specialist

Durham Public Schools
Durham
08.2010 - 06.2015
  • Assessed the literacy skills of 1,200 high school students.
  • Established and carried out protocols for increasing the literacy skills of all students.
  • Interfaced with administration, faculty & staff regarding scheduling & facilities.
  • Produced and led faculty development training for the county system.

Editor, team leader

Providence Baptist Church
Raleigh, NC
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • Accepted responsibility to edit one quarter of curriculum.
  • Prepared and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Collaborated with design, editorial and section writers to meet desired content goals.
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.

Intervention Specialist

Granville County Schools
Granville
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Directed school-based interventionists in working with students.
  • Coordinate with colleagues to write instructional plans and materials.
  • Assess the effectiveness of implementing individualized instruction.

Media Specialist

Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • Directed all media center processes.
  • Taught lessons to students in K - 5.
  • Hosted high power events in the media center, including Sean Covey and company.

Literacy Specialist

Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, NC
07.2001 - 06.2008

West Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln County Schools

Reading specialist for grades 6-8.

  • Analyzed school data to create classes who would meet with me for literacy skill work.
  • Monitored student achievement.
  • Communicated with families about student needs.

North Brook Elementary School, Lincoln County Schools

Reading specialist for grades 1-3.

  • Technology mentor for faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Same as above.

Interim, substitute, GED teacher

North East & Harborcreek School Districts
Erie County, PA
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Taught all subjects for grades K - 12, sometimes spontaneously, zero advance notice.
  • Taught interim 3rd grade.
  • Taught interim high school technology, algebra, math.
  • Taught GED classes.

Computer education teacher

Moseley School
Moseley, OK
07.1995 - 08.1998
  • Taught K - 8th graders entry level computer skills.
  • Taught faculty members to used computers and to use computers as educational tools.
  • Installed and maintained school technology tools.
  • Wrote original curriculum and programs based on need.

Administrative Assistant, office manager

Simmons Foods
Siloam Springs, AR
01.1992 - 07.1995
  • Managed branch office for fully integrated poultry company.
  • Handled purchasing of supplies and equipment for the office.
  • Applied technology to live production department
  • Served as base radio operator for a 3-state area.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Trucking dispatcher

D.M.Trucking
Siloam Springs, AR
09.1991 - 01.1992
  • Secured backhauls for 48102 dry vans with pallets.
  • Communicated with truckers about their scheduling.
  • Worked with the company to integrate new technology into administration and dispatch.

Co-owner, business administrator, accountant

V.R. Shaffer Construction and Remodeling
Erie, PA
08.1983 - 08.1991
  • Grew our company from a non-entity to an award-winning remodeling company.
  • Thrived on developing client relationships.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Represented company at local, state, & national construction associations.
  • Developed and taught remodeling business strategies at the local, state, and national levels.
  • Recognized when it was necessary to flex from the office to the field to manage the flow of projects.
  • Established and managed all financial portions of the business.

Education

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
06.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
07.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Education

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
08.1972 - 12.1974

Skills

Literacy coach

Freelance editor

Business co-owner

Construction management

Logistics coordinator

Accomplishments

  • Raised a low-performing high school's literacy skills from the bottom of the district's 5 high schools to the top of district.
  • Implemented literacy interventions that made substantial, documented improvement in 1st grade reading skills.
  • Thrived on being the technology leader at a K-8 public school: taught the students, taught the teachers how to use technology as an educational tool, managed schoolwide technology.
  • Worked with MBA candidate to complete his degree with honors.
  • Raised my 4 children to be successful, productive adults.
  • Survived living in 7 different geographic locations in 49+ years.

Timeline

Farm wife

no employer, work with farmer husband
07.2021 - Current

Travel & event planner

self-employed
07.2021 - Current

General Contractor

self
01.2020 - 06.2020

MBA Editor

Nicholas Carpenter
11.2019 - 11.2021

Home school teacher

Grandaughter
11.2019 - 05.2021

Caregiver

Val Richard Shaffer, husband
10.2017 - 10.2019

Grade 6 science, literacy, & Bible teacher

Northside Christian Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018

Grade 6 science & social studies teacher

Wake County Public Schools
07.2015 - 05.2017

Editor, team leader

Providence Baptist Church
05.2012 - 09.2012

Literacy Specialist, RtI Specialist

Durham Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015

Intervention Specialist

Granville County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010

Media Specialist

Wake County Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Appalachian State University
06.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

John Brown University
07.2004 - 12.2005

Literacy Specialist

Lincoln County Schools
07.2001 - 06.2008

Interim, substitute, GED teacher

North East & Harborcreek School Districts
08.1998 - 06.2001

Computer education teacher

Moseley School
07.1995 - 08.1998

Administrative Assistant, office manager

Simmons Foods
01.1992 - 07.1995

Trucking dispatcher

D.M.Trucking
09.1991 - 01.1992

Co-owner, business administrator, accountant

V.R. Shaffer Construction and Remodeling
08.1983 - 08.1991

Bachelor of Science - Education

Geneva College
08.1972 - 12.1974
Virginia Shaffer Martin