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6828 Aberdeen Avenue Dallas, Texas 75230 (214) 780-6390 [email protected] S UMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 10 years of diverse experience creating and managing strategic educational and communications content for non- profit, classrooms, multi-media and print outlets. Relevant educational experience includes full life cycle curriculum development and school administration in a non-profit environment. Relevant creative experience includes developing and executing culinary food stories and content for local media outlets. K EY C OMPETENCIES E XPERIENCE DOC HOLLIDAY’S EMPORIUM- Wylie, Texas Sales and Social Media Director (part-time) – 2014 to present Accounted for more than 25% of company’s revenue Aligned and trained management staff to focus on attaining world-class service levels through quality feedback to staff Coached partners on internal company dynamics and steps for developing business and marketing plans ADVOCATE & DALLAS OBSERVER- Dallas, Texas Freelance Writer – 2009 to 2013 Responsible for developing multi-media content and coverage of the Dallas culinary scene across five diverse neighborhoods. Responsible for the weekly idea generation for original stories for online and print publications. GENESIS WOMENS SHELTER- Dallas, Texas Head Teacher – Jun. 2008 to Jun.2009 Responsible for launching a bespoke elementary school within the walls of Genesis Women’s Shelter; this included developing the mission statement and educational philosophy specifically tailored for a non-profit environment. Developed customized curriculum and testing procedures for displaced and special needs children grades K thru 6th grade. Worked closely with Genesis leadership and counselors to create specific goals and treatment plans to meet the needs of each child in the school. MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT- Mesquite, Texas Early Childhood Teacher – 2005 to 2008 Specialized in literacy and language at a Title 1 school. Certified in ESL instruction. Performed author studies, guided reading groups, related academic fields, social skills, and taught the goal of good citizens of the community. E DUCATION Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas Bachelor of Science. Early Childhood Education 2005 -Curriculum development -Multi-media content development -Experience with special needs -Certified in ESL -Superior public speaking skills -Social media expert -Fundraising and events -Non-profit administration -Entrepreneurial -Organizational management -Non-profit management -Website content development -Superior written skills -Values diversity -Excellent Microsoft Office skills Candace Hamilton

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Page 1: Candace Hamilton Resume

Candace Hamilton�

6828 Aberdeen Avenue │Dallas, Texas 75230 │ (214) 780-6390 │[email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS▪ 10 years of diverse experience creating and managing strategic educational and communications content for non-

profit, classrooms, multi-media and print outlets. ▪ Relevant educational experience includes full life cycle curriculum development and school administration in a

non-profit environment.▪ Relevant creative experience includes developing and executing culinary food stories and content for local media

outlets.

KEY COMPETENCIES

EXPERIENCE DOC HOLLIDAY’S EMPORIUM- Wylie, TexasSales and Social Media Director (part-time) – 2014 to present

▪ Accounted for more than 25% of company’s revenue▪ Aligned and trained management staff to focus on attaining world-class service levels through quality feedback to staff▪ Coached partners on internal company dynamics and steps for developing business and marketing plans

ADVOCATE & DALLAS OBSERVER- Dallas, TexasFreelance Writer – 2009 to 2013

▪ Responsible for developing multi-media content and coverage of the Dallas culinary scene across five diverse neighborhoods.

▪ Responsible for the weekly idea generation for original stories for online and print publications.

GENESIS WOMENS SHELTER- Dallas, TexasHead Teacher – Jun. 2008 to Jun.2009

▪ Responsible for launching a bespoke elementary school within the walls of Genesis Women’s Shelter; this included developing the mission statement and educational philosophy specifically tailored for a non-profit environment.

▪ Developed customized curriculum and testing procedures for displaced and special needs children grades K thru 6th grade.

▪ Worked closely with Genesis leadership and counselors to create specific goals and treatment plans to meet the needs of each child in the school.

MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT- Mesquite, TexasEarly Childhood Teacher – 2005 to 2008

▪ Specialized in literacy and language at a Title 1 school. Certified in ESL instruction. Performed author studies, guided reading groups, related academic fields, social skills, and taught the goal of good citizens of the community.

EDUCATIONOuachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science. Early Childhood Education 2005

-Curriculum development -Multi-media content development -Experience with special needs

-Certified in ESL -Superior public speaking skills -Social media expert

-Fundraising and events -Non-profit administration -Entrepreneurial

-Organizational management -Non-profit management -Website content development

-Superior written skills -Values diversity -Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Candace Hamilton