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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

University of Texas, Arlington

Aug 2018 – Dec 2019

Master’s of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Study

Central Michigan University

Aug 2014 – May 2016

Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

Michigan State University

Aug 2005 – May 2009

Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Spanish

Kathleen Alexander

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

Skills

Languages