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Resume

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Education

University of Texas, Austin, TX:

Certificate of Applied Business Science - Digital Marketing

Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City, LA:

Certificate of Technical Competency - Accounting

Associates of Applied Science - Information Systems Administration Specialist

Texas State Technical College, Marshall, TX

Associates of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting

Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA:

Teacher Certification - Special Education

Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA:

Alternative Teacher Certification - Secondary Education: English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, and Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Major: History and Minors: Mass Communications/Speech and Political Science

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Owner, Optimotif Digital Service, Conroe, TX - Oct 2023 to Present

• Founded and managed a digital marketing agency specializing in social media

strategies for clients.

• Provided proofreading and editing services for academic and business

documents, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Successfully sold Texas historical merchandise and books, enhancing local

cultural appreciation.

Publications Representative/Volunteer, Walker County Historical Commission, Huntsville, TX - 10/2023 to Present

Manage merchandise and book sales at events, ensuring accurate receipts and inventory control.
Update organization’s website, capture high-quality photographs and videos of organizational events and local historical sites.
Assist in organizing social gatherings and open houses, enhancing community engagement and participation.

Overnight Maintenance Associate, Walmart Supercenter, Montgomery, TX - May 2020 to Present

• Collaborate effectively with team members to complete all maintenance tasks

and exceeded company standards.
• Operate various machinery while applying basic mechanical knowledge to

troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Independently completed assigned responsibilities, demonstrating strong time

management and self-motivation.

Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teacher, Sylvan Learning Center Spring – Humble, Spring, TX - November 2019 to April 2020

• Developed and implemented tailored Language Arts and Math programs for small

groups of 1 to 3 students.

• Enhanced academic skills using educational technology, resulting in improved

student engagement and performance.

• Maintained strict confidentiality while overseeing evaluations and managing

learner records to support student success.

Census Enumerator Trainee, U.S. Census Bureau, Houston, TX - August 2019 to October 2019

• Efficiently utilized strong attention to detail while supporting the Census team in

documenting more than 1,000 residences.

• Compiled and organized confidential statistical information for the U.S. Census

database.

Freelance Research Assistant and Writer, Sam Houston State University (Contract), Huntsville, TX - October 2018 to October 2019

• Conducted extensive research, gathering over 3000 financial and historical

documents for academic use.

• Edited and enhanced articles and images on civil rights websites using Photoshop

and Omeka System Software.

• Revised and verified the accuracy of data across 300 relevant documents,

ensuring high-quality information for professors.

Special Education/Homebound Teacher, Caddo Parish School Board, Shreveport, LA - March 2007 to October 2016

• Delivered specialized education to homebound students across 62 schools,

ensuring accessibility to learning.
• Engaged 5-10 students per classroom session, focusing on general academics and

supplemental education.
• Enhanced organizational skills by effectively managing lesson materials, academic

plans, and student assessments.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Data/Information Volunteer, Caddo Council on Aging, Shreveport, LA - November 2016 to August 2018

• Successfully raised $20,000 for the Louisiana State Senior Health Insurance

Information Program through effective consumer data collection.
• Edited and updated the Resource Directory, ensuring accurate and accessible

information for seniors.
• Organized documents and records, enhancing operational efficiency and

supporting agency staff in their daily tasks.