Career Decisions

[tamieka66]

Okay, so I needs some suggestions, assistance please.

So I'm 25 going on 26 in October. I have a B.S. in Theatre performance minor in history.

I went to full sail university and obtained a master's in entertainment business.

I've coordinated events, directed some small plays for a public school, done some marketing. I've taught in private schools and charters schools for the past two-three years. Done some tutoring.

Now I'm at Capella doing my phd in educational leadership. I was working for Hearst Corporation as a multi-media consultant for about a month and a half and realized that the world of selling just wasn't for me, so now I'm back to the school system as an instructional aide.

I can't seem to get this life/career stuff right and so confused about everything. I like writing plays, coordinating events, the arts period, but I also like making money. Choose education because it was the safe thing to do. I've conducted an internship with a independent music label and started a non-profit for girls this past summer. I'm kind of all over the place i guess. I'm in a small city Talllahassee, Fl, but that has its advantages since it has less and less competitive..

ughhhh....

just not sure what direction to take anymore..

but i copied and pasted some of my work experiences...any suggestions would help

EXPERIENCE
Multi-Media Consultant
LocalEdge, a division of Hearst Corporation
July 2010- present
· Sell print, online and local search engine marketing advertising solutions and programs to existing and new business accounts.
· Primary objective is to grow their assigned print and digital revenue base, and Identify and convert New Connects or Non Advertisers to advertisers through business development and lead generation.
· Building relationships with established customers and creating an individual marketing plan for each unique need of the business.
· Analyze and develop client advertising business strategies and provide valuable solution based advertising program recommendations.

District Supervisor
All About Partners in Education May 2010- present
• Set up all types of tutoring programs (At-School, In-Home, and Weekend)
• Hire, Train, and supervise all tutors, runners, data entry staff, assistants, etc.
• Communicate effectively with Lead Tutors, Tutors, District and School Administrators, Director, and company staff
• Attend all school functions when available for enrollment purposes including but not limited to provider fairs, principal fairs, teacher functions, etc.
• Create Student Learning Plans, update and maintain parent contact information, attendance forms, progress reports, and other necessary forms for all students.
• Assure compliance set forth by Title I Administration.
• Follow all other guidelines set forth by the District, State, and Employer’s policies and procedures.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DARE TO CARE
Tallahassee, Florida October 2009- August 2009 (Summer Program)
• Creating new fundraising vehicles, such as a planned giving campaign, endowment fund, and naming opportunities
• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services
• Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
• Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations
• Preparing a budget for Development needs as part of the annual budget process; overseeing the implementation of that budget.
• Drafting reports, such as to foundations on projects they have funded and updates to the Board and Executive Committee
AFTERSCHOOL EVENT/MARKETING COORDINATOR, R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL Tallahassee, Florida 2007-2009
• Assisted with administrative tasks such as marketing, newsletters, online social networking, live networking situations, attend community meetings that help shape the neighborhood, city and the arts scene.
• Taught acting principles and techniques to individuals or groups: Conducts readings to evaluate student's talent. Adapts course of study and training methods to meet student's need and ability.
• Produced and directed plays for school and public performances. Auditions students to select cast and assign parts. Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts. Assigns non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing.
• Created promotional brochures for productions.
Black History Program –
Responsibilities:
1.Fundraising money for event
2. Coordinating team of teachers to assist with catering and project management
3. Collecting and organizing community and business sponsors.
4. Coordinating school talent and community to showcase talent.
5. Directed , Act I, Scene 1, of Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun”
6. Created program for event through Pages from Mac.

Production “Trial of the Big Bad Wolf”
1. Directed, “Trial of the Big Bad Wolf”
2. Designed costumes for characters

Motivational Assembly – April and July 2009
1. Fundraising money for event.
2. Booking DJ and musical artists to perform for students.
MARKETING ASSISTANT, DUCK DOWN RECORDS New York, NY August 2008- June 2009
• Disseminating information about products using marketing strategies to determine appropriate target market.
• Updates to social networking sites, designed marketing materials for websites.
• Provide administrative support to staff and sales/marketing department.
• Create and organize promotional street teams for the label’s artist.
• Research new market opportunities and provide status reports to marketing department.




Thanks

[rei]

What is your question, exactly?

(By the way, I lived in Tally for a brief while. I loved it there. Even the mini-monsoon season in the summer )

So you are wondering about the direction to take? Is that your question? You chose education, only because it was the safe thing? What do you not like about it?

And is this a pattern that shows up in other aspects of your life? The...shifting around and not being sure of what direction to take?

[curiouslyrandom]

Um, are you sure you want to be posting your resume on a forum like this? Kinda public, you know. Unless that was your intention.

[tamieka66]

Hey Rei

Thanks for the reply and yes. I am very unbalanced but also very artistic. I like and enjoy doing a variety of things and have yet to come to some final "career" per say.

And as far as what the actual question is, I am looking for some advice and suggestions as to which direction I should go with my experience.

Thanks again Rei

[tamieka66]

Just really wanted some direction is all. I'm kind of scattered all over the place and just used that as a visual as to what I've actually done.
Thanks

[tamieka66]

Originally Posted by rei

What is your question, exactly?


So you are wondering about the direction to take? Is that your question? You chose education, only because it was the safe thing? What do you not like about it?

Education is decent and gives me stability; however, every one knows that there is no money in education. What I meant as safe route.

[curiouslyrandom]

Scattered is okay. We're dealing less and less with the previous generations who told us we had to choose one career and stick with it, so many more "scattered" people are out there these days.

Have you read Refuse to Choose?

[tamieka66]

Originally Posted by curiouslyrandom

Scattered is okay. We're dealing less and less with the previous generations who told us we had to choose one career and stick with it, so many more "scattered" people are out there these days.

Have you read Refuse to Choose?

oh my goodness. I'm definitely ordering this book. I get so tired of people saying, "You need to get it together...or when are you going to choose your career"....this helps a lot...
Thanks

[curiouslyrandom]

Originally Posted by tamieka66

oh my goodness. I'm definitely ordering this book. I get so tired of people saying, "You need to get it together...or when are you going to choose your career"....this helps a lot...
Thanks

LOL! My sister gave it to my mother, who then gave it to me. My mother was definitely a "scanner", as am I. People who don't get it will tell you to conform because it's all they know.

[Angelique]

Originally Posted by curiouslyrandom

Scattered is okay. We're dealing less and less with the previous generations who told us we had to choose one career and stick with it, so many more "scattered" people are out there these days.

Have you read Refuse to Choose?

I LOVE this book! I'm reluctant to give it back to the library. I'll have to buy it.

[tamieka66]

Originally Posted by Angelique

I LOVE this book! I'm reluctant to give it back to the library. I'll have to buy it.

LOL! That's funny. I just bought it from amazon for like $2.00

Thanks again guys!