Mindy Karnes
Benton
Summary
Committed to successfully supervise, guide, develop and support meaningful relationships with students and parents. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly.
Highly-motivated, hard working employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Tax Collector
Franklin County Treasurer's Office
Benton
08.2024 - Current
- Collected property tax payments from residents and businesses.
- Processed tax refunds and adjustments accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted taxpayers with inquiries regarding tax balances and payment options.
- Responded to inquiries from taxpayers regarding their tax liabilities, payments, and deadlines.
- Filing and assisted with book keeping.
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
Benton
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Managed daily household operations and schedules for family activities.
- Coordinated educational activities to foster learning and development.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to family dietary needs.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained household inventory, ensuring supplies were adequately stocked.
- Scheduled appointments
- Took children to all appointments and extra curricular activities.
Dance Studio Owner
On Point Dance Studio
Benton
05.2008 - 07.2018
- Monitored attendance records, class sizes and student progress.
- Provided feedback on student performance during rehearsals or classes.
- Managed studio operations including customer service inquiries, scheduling appointments and managing staff schedules.
- Ensured that the facility was clean and organized at all times.
- Facilitated communication between instructors, parents and guardians and administrative personnel.
- Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Maintained accurate financial records including accounts receivable and payable, payroll and budgeting.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the studio's services.
Head Dance Team Coach
Benton Cons. High School
Benton
06.2009 - 03.2017
- Encouraged positive teamwork amongst the group by leading warm up exercises before practices or performances.
- Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present.
- Mentored team members by providing guidance on technique development and skill improvement.
- Ensured that all routines adhered to school policies and regulations.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Promoted community involvement through various fundraising initiatives and special events hosted by the Dance Team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Mt. Vernon, IL05-2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Rend Lake College
Ina, ILSkills
- Business Management
- Class/Practice Scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Motivation/Goal Setting
- CPR/AED Trained
Achievements
- Led my studio's competition team to Regional and National award winning routines.
- Led the Rangler Girls to State all 8 years of coaching, placing top 4 each year.
- Led the Rangler Girls to 4 State Championship titles in two different divisions.
- Was voted Best Dance Studio in Franklin County in 2013.
- Was a Best Dance Studio nominee in 2018 through The Southern Illinoisan.
References
- Mark Miller
- Steve Vercellino
- Susan Nolen
Timeline
Assistant Tax Collector
Franklin County Treasurer's Office
08.2024 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
08.2018 - 08.2024
Head Dance Team Coach
Benton Cons. High School
06.2009 - 03.2017
Dance Studio Owner
On Point Dance Studio
05.2008 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Rend Lake College