Jane Gibbons
Jacksonville,IL
Summary
Outgoing, hospitable individual with positive attitude, calm demeanor, friendly personality, extreme
adaptability and excellent customer service skills.
Working in education for the past 8years. Responsible for educating and supervising over 400 students
per year. Lesson planning, problem solving, behavior modification, maintaining safe environment and
adapting to changing requirements. Team player as this is essential to adequately complete tasks.
Excellent organizational skills, adaptable, flexible and able to work under pressure. Handles stress,
conflict and adversity with a smile.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Media Specialist
Jacksonville School District 117
09.2016 - Current
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Atriuum.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
Self Employed Certified Health Coach
Take Shape For Life
05.2010 - 12.2016
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional [Type] coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
Sales Associate/Customer Service Associate
All Occasions Flowers And Gifts
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Jacksonville School District 117
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Advertising Sales Representative
Premier Display
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
- Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
Customer Service/Teller/New Accounts Representative
InterWest Savings Bank
09.1989 - 06.1992
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings through proactive and actionable resolutions to questions, concerns or challenges.
- Contacted customers to assess satisfaction and current needs.
- Proposed available products and solutions to meet diverse requirements.
Education
Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MS05.1985
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Scheduling
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Processes and procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Elementary School Media Specialist
Jacksonville School District 117
09.2016 - Current
Sales Associate/Customer Service Associate
All Occasions Flowers And Gifts
08.2013 - 04.2016
Self Employed Certified Health Coach
Take Shape For Life
05.2010 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Jacksonville School District 117
09.2004 - 05.2006
Advertising Sales Representative
Premier Display
03.2000 - 09.2001
Customer Service/Teller/New Accounts Representative
InterWest Savings Bank
09.1989 - 06.1992
Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Tupelo High School
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