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Kathleen Alexander

A values driven leader looking to emerge and break molds in the people operations and talent industry.

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Houston, United States
Teacher/Coach at Clear Creek Intermediate
Studied Educational Leadership and Policy Study at University of Texas, Arlington
Studied Psychology at Central Michigan University
Studied Business/Spanish at Michigan State University
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linkedin.com/in/katiejalexander
Joined September 9, 2022

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English
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Spanish
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About
I am a values-driven leader who finds solutions to problems no matter the issue and have successfully lead multiple teams in diverse settings to achieve goals and break molds. I have written curriculum, analyzed data to find flaws, implemented changes for improvement, and employed strategies to improve productivity. I am passionate about creating meaningful employee relationships that change the dynamic, and enable individuals, teams, and organizations to succeed and deliver exceptional results. I have expertise in transforming teams, evaluating operational deficiencies, employee relations, talent recruitment and retention, and performance management, and leadership. Workplace strengths: *Relationship Development *Employee Acquisition and Retention *Regulatory Compliance *Leadership Experience *Performance Management *People Management *HR Responsibilites *Sales and Purchasing Negotiation *Training and Team-Building *Multi-tasking *Communication *Conflict Resolution Systems Experience: *Microsoft Office *G-Suite *MacOS Programs *Adobe *Variety of LMS
Experience
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Clear Creek Intermediate
Aug 2020 – Present
Texas
Teacher/Coach
Create team-building activities to develop academic, social and behavioral growth Employ strategies and assessment tools to maximize student learning and improve instruction Created and implemented a curriculum, analyzed data after one year, and implemented changes Monitor student progress and multi-task responsibilities while meeting deadlines
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Santa Fe ISD
Aug 2016 – Jun 2020
Texas
Department Head/Teacher
Appointed department head after only one year, managed a team of 9 teachers Used complex problem solving to design differentiate lessons for all learner types and styles Analyzed and evaluated systems and implemented new plans of action based on data
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Hitchcock ISD
Aug 2015 – Jun 2016
Texas
Teacher
Co-created the first yearbook club and oversaw it’s production Created a curriculum and prepared daily lesson plans based on Texas state curriculum (TEKS)
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Alexander Custom Builder’s Inc.
Jun 2013 – Jul 2015
Michigan
Assistant Superintendent/Office Manager
Solicited suppliers and subcontractors for bid development Responsible for negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers and subcontractors Assisted clients in product selection and value engineering Responsible for office management including accounts payable and receivable, taxes, payroll
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Del Frisco’s
Jul 2012 – Jun 2013
Washington D.C.
Assistant General Manager/Wine Sommerlier
Negotiated purchases for maintenance and development of a 600-bottle wine selection and $450,000 in inventory Analyzed service costs and implemented retraining and education Oversaw revenue increase from $0 at start-up to $3 million by mid fiscal year Continuously met and exceeded food & wine sales and labor quotas set by corporate office Responsible for recruiting new clientele and increasing sales in each department Cultivated partnerships with industry professionals Responsible for staff conflict resolution, hiring, and termination
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Nov 2010 – Jun 2012
Denver, CO/Washington D.C.
Assistant General Manager/Event Manager
Promoted from bartender to assistant manager in 3 weeks Negotiated wine, liquor and beer purchases for a $295,000 inventory Developed pricing strategy utilizing per unit costs associated with inventory Responsible for hiring of front of house staff Sold, coordinated, and directed private events including wine pairing dinners to corporate events
Education
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University of Texas, Arlington
Aug 2018 – Dec 2019
Master’s of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Study
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Central Michigan University
Aug 2014 – May 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
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Michigan State University
Aug 2005 – May 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Spanish