Michelle Zimmerman
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Michelle Zimmerman

Michelle Zimmerman

313 Cameron Glen Drive, Apex, North Carolina 27------------
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Summary of Qualifications
? Currently in the Medical Assistant program at Wake Tech
? Experience working with special needs children
? Autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, Speech delays
? Event planning
? Recruiting
? Self motivated with demonstrated initiative
? Marketing and Social Media savvy
? Proven organizational ability
? Strong interpersonal skills

Work Experience:

Special Education Instructional Assistant, Scotts Ridge Elementary
August 2017- December 2019
• Day to day activities included assisting in academic centers, generating classroom materials, assisting with physical and emotional needs of students
• Maintained daily records required for student progress tracking
• Helped devise and implement student IEP goals

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, White Oak Elementary
August 2016- June 2017
• Day to day activities included assisting in instructional centers, clerical duties, lunch duty and before and after school duties.
• Daily math tutor in higher grade levels
• Helped with the Jump Rope club

Executive Administrator, Gateway, Raleigh, NC
March 2015- August 2016
• Plan and development communication designed to keep public and donors informed
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events
• Assist executive in communications with all staff and board members
• Read, research, and route correspondence; draft letters and documents
• Maintain executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with supporting businesses
• Maintain mailing list and database integrity
• Assist Finance Manager in: tracking donor activity such as event sponsorship, donations, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance of the day to day business operations of the administration office

Preschool Teacher, Cary YMCA, Cary, NC
December 2013- March 2015 • Develop lesson plans designed to promote physical, mental and social development
• Lead parent conferences to provide feedback on successes and concerns
• Create and maintain dynamic classroom to promote positive learning
• Communicate daily with parents via private Social Media page

Substitute Teacher, Wake County Public School System, Cary, NC
June 2011-December 2013
• Demonstrated flexibility through implementing lesson plans on short notice and establishing authority and positive relationships with students

Teacher Assistant, Olive Chapel Elementary AUI, Apex, NC
February 2011-June 2011
• Day to day activities included assisting in academic centers, generating classroom materials, assisting with physical and emotional needs of students
• Maintained daily records required for student progress tracking
• Helped devise and implement student IEP goals

Owner/organizer, Twice as Nice Kids Consignment Event, Apex NC
August 2008 – August 2013
• Organized bi-annual one-week consignment event (200+ consignors per event)
• Identified and secured commercial rental space for events
• Responsible for advertising/marketing of the consignment event - primary media used for advertising was social media along with local radio, TV news stations, web
• Created and managed strategic partnerships and endorsements with businesses and vendors
• Developed email-based newsletters using Constant Contact and managed communication to consigners, vendors, and partners
• Recruited and coordinated consignment volunteers
• Organized and managed consignment inventory associated with event

Homemaker, Apex NC
October 2000 to August 2008
• Stay at home mom to four children

Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Alliance (Randstad), RTP, NC
October 1998 – October 2000
• Onsite liaison with company’s largest account Glaxo Wellcome
• Primary responsibility consisted of expediting staffing of short-term and long-term administrative positions with best qualified candidates
• Conducted meetings with directors at Glaxo Wellcome to form relationships and gauge department requirements for employee skill sets and work experience
• Data entry of employee records including adding new employees and updates
• Counseled employees on assignment
• Managed employee recognition programs which included employee performance reviews, milestone awards, employee of the month
• Participated in unemployment claims and hearings
• Conducted new employee orientation
• Conducted staff meetings in Glaxo Wellcome Departments
• Planned and implemented employee events

Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, Staffing Alliance (Randstad), RTP, NC
February 1997 to October 1998
• Coordinated payroll for 400 employees
• Enrolled employees on major Medical and Dental benefits at eligible date
• Resolved payroll issues and addressed issues related to payroll including stop payments
• Various administrative duties including ordering supplies, record filing, general paperwork

Chiropractic Assistant, Huffer Chiropractic Center, Cary, NC
February 1996 to February 1997
• Appointment scheduling
• Data entry of new employee information
• Patient follow-up for appointments and necessary information
• Handled all insurance items (coverage verification, claim processing)
• Payment collections
• Various administrative duties

Education:
June 2020-current Wake Tech Community College (Medical Assisting)

May 1994 to February 1996 Wake Technical Community College (Nursing)

Other Work Experience
May 1994 to February 1996 Nursing Clinicals and courses