Kery Colvin
Educator
Colorado Springs
Summary
I consider myself first and foremost an avid student of life who enjoys learning and having new experiences. Educating, leading, supporting and guiding are some of my strongest assets combined with good observational and organizational skills.
My motto is to always do my best to transform any environment into a place where people work together in harmonious collaboration and mutual fulfillment.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tutor
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Create personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Establish positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Increase student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Personal Assistant/House Manager
Self-Employed
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Maintained confidentiality, handled sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Facilitated transportation to and from appointments.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
- Improved family satisfaction with meal variety and nutrition by planning and overseeing preparation of diverse weekly menus.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to follow up on pets' health concerns, acting as liaison between pet owners and medical professionals.
- Improved pets' obedience and manners with consistent training and positive reinforcement techniques.
Sales Representative
Clearecos
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Cultivated deep understanding of product features to answer questions and overcome objections.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Tutor
Self-Employed
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Personal Care Assistant
Self-Employed
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Assisted both my parents with daily living activities, running errands, and supervised household chores.
- provided exceptional personal care and maintained a clean, safe environment.
- Monitored their overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Sold their home and moved them into a more manageable living place.
Housekeeper Manager
Kery Colvin Services
09.2002 - 09.2007
- Proactively addressed clients concerns or complaints, demonstrating commitment to service excellence.
- Adapted housekeeping procedures in response to evolving clients needs, ensuring continuous improvement of services offered.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organization in all areas.
Foreign Language Teacher
Mitchell High School, District 11
10.1999 - 05.2002
- Evaluated and graded 20 + students' class work, assignments and papers.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Assessed student progress through language proficiency tests and set objectives for following month.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where diverse perspectives were valued and respected.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of Spanish, Italian and English languages and culture in students.
Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
09.1998 - 04.2002
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients and handled payments.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
Counselor
Self-Employed
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Facilitated client self-discovery and personal growth through reflective exercises and discussions.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management techniques, leading to better client self-care strategies.
- Fostered supportive environment, enabling clients to openly discuss their feelings and experiences.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Massage Therapist
Pain Management Clinic
04.1994 - 06.1996
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
- Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
- Improved client mobility with targeted therapeutic massage, addressing specific musculoskeletal issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate massage therapy into broader treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery.
Bakery Manager
Cinnabon
02.1992 - 12.1993
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
- Optimized staffing schedules based on peak times, improving service speed and customer satisfaction.
- Managed budgeting and financial reporting, ensuring profitability and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Oversaw all aspects of quality control to maintain consistently high standards for baked goods produced at the facility.
- Fostered a positive work environment through regular team-building activities and open communication, resulting in higher employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
Bakery Manager
Cinnabon Bakery
05.1990 - 12.1992
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Managed budgeting and financial reporting, ensuring profitability and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Implemented creative marketing strategies that increased bakery sales and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated catering orders for corporate functions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer satisfaction throughout the entire process.
- Fostered team environment that encouraged skill development, leading to improved product consistency and staff morale.
Bakery Manager
La Petite Boulangerie
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Developed and executed marketing strategy that increased foot traffic during off-peak hours.
- Customized supply ordering to match seasonal demand, ensuring availability of popular items and reducing excess stock.
- Collaborated with local businesses for cross-promotion, expanding customer base and community engagement.
- Fostered a positive work environment through regular team-building activities and open communication, resulting in higher employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
- Managed budgeting process and financial reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and revenues for the bakery department.
- Recruited hired, and retained top-quality staff through effective interviewing techniques and ongoing professional development opportunities.
District Manager
Scotto Pizza
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability, ensuring optimal stock levels across all locations.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with store managers, offering guidance and support to achieve their targets.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction, conducting regular store visits to ensure compliance with service standards.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
- Worked directly with Franchise owner helping in the opening of new locations throughout Florida by training managers and staff members and contacting suppliers.
Operations Manager
Granja Roly
01.1977 - 01.1982
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Universidad Del Caribe
Caracas, Venezuela 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Seminole Community College
Sanford, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Group tutoring
Lesson planning
Empathy and patience
Adaptable nature
Creative writing
Confidence building
Student motivation
Student evaluation
Homework assistance
Certification
Touch for Health 1
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented full curricula programs for E.S.L. levels 0-5, conversational Spanish and Italian at Mitchell High School Adult Education.
- Foresaw and supervised the construction of a poultry processing plant and a poultry hatchery plant at Valles del Tuy Venezuela.
- Increased profits of three Cinnabon bakeries (Mission, Embarcadero Center and Pearlridge) from negative margins into double digits profits in two months winning the award for highest profitability in the company.
Publications
Published articles
"The True Meaning of Freedom: Acceptance vs. Tolerance" , The Black Forest News, July 1, 1999 "Walking Life's
Changes", The Black Forest News, May 6, 1999
"The Law of Non-Interference" , Imagine Magazine, April/May, 1999
"Love is all there is" , Eckankar Newsletter, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1997
Published poems
"The Fog" , Nature's Echoes, Poetry Anthology, October 2000
"Soul Eyes" , Nature's Echoes, Poetry Anthology, October 2000
Self-Published
"My Place In Life", copyright 2000, Kery Colvin
A workbook for teens to help in the transition from childhood into adulthood.
"Contemplation Seeds Cards" , copyright 2018, Kery Colvin
A set of contemplative cards to develop Freedom, Charity and Wisdom.
Additional Work Experience
2000 - Rolf Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Workshop Facilitator
Co-trainer for: "An Integrative Approach To Cranial Sacral Therapy".
1999 - Atherton YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
Workshop Leader
Designer and instructor for an in-house youth program, "My Place In Life" to help teens through
the difficulties of the transition into adulthood
1999 - The Golden Way, Honolulu, Hawaii
Workshop Leader
Designer and instructor for a series of workshops to foster personal and spiritual growth
1999 - The Golden Way, The Big Island, Hawaii
Workshop Leader
Designed and conducted a workshop to foster personal and spiritual growth
1999 - ECK Expressions , Colorado
Co-Editor, Literary Journal
Assisted with design, editing and layout for a statewide literary journal.
1998 - Boys and Girls Club Of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii
Workshop Leader
Designed and conducted a series of workshops to educate children in the culture,
dance, language, art and history of Venezuela.
1975 to 1977
Language Tutor, Caracas, Venezuela
Tutored adults and children in Spanish and Italian. Also tutored high school
students in a variety of subjects including math, chemistry, science and literature.
Timeline
Tutor
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
Personal Assistant/House Manager
Self-Employed
03.2018 - 06.2020
Sales Representative
Clearecos
05.2017 - 10.2017
Tutor
Self-Employed
03.2015 - 05.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Self-Employed
09.2007 - 12.2014
Housekeeper Manager
Kery Colvin Services
09.2002 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Universidad Del Caribe
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Seminole Community College
05.2001 -
Rolfing Institute, Boulder, Colorado Cranial Sacral Therapy
05-2000
Foreign Language Teacher
Mitchell High School, District 11
10.1999 - 05.2002
Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
09.1998 - 04.2002
Boys and Girls Club of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii "The Journey" training workshop by David Oldfield directed to help teens
07-1997
Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii "Stop Sabotaging Yourself", training workshop by Sunny Massad "Working with Difficult people" training workshop by Dr. Lyle Berg "Effective Meeting Skills" training workshop by Glenda Tucker
05-1997
Counselor
Self-Employed
06.1996 - 06.1998
Barbara Brennan School Of Healing, Long Island, New York Training in the art of Psychological and Spiritual Healing
06-1995
Myofascia Release Therapy
05-1994
Massage Therapist
Pain Management Clinic
04.1994 - 06.1996
Touch for Health 1
04-1994
Bakery Manager
Cinnabon
02.1992 - 12.1993
Bakery Manager
Cinnabon Bakery
05.1990 - 12.1992
Bakery Manager
La Petite Boulangerie
01.1986 - 01.1990
District Manager
Scotto Pizza
01.1982 - 01.1986
Operations Manager
Granja Roly
01.1977 - 01.1982
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