Terah Jones

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jun 1997 - now

  Point of Contact from initial talks to post event cleanup, feedback, and invoicing, with commitment to reply to client questions, requests & changes within 24 hours• Adaptable to purpose: corporate & professional training, community programming, & various other celebrations & events--weddings & more• Customization of all parts of events to meet the needs of the client-- design elements: consultation, setup & takedown, florals, supply ordering, inventory organization, audio/visual management, on- or offsite catering, vendor management as needed, etc.• Establishing timeline of events & creating event rundown that clearly communicated with & coordinated responsibilities of all team members for day-of communication with guests & vendors• Luxurious to budget friendly experience & alteration• Set up and operation of technological needs--registration, surveys & forms to cater to individual guest needs, spreadsheets of event responsibilities, production & design of slideshows, management of Zoom, Teams, breakout sessions, etc.• Contract & form development for clear communication of expectations for all stakeholders• Ensuring compliance with city, county, & state regulations regarding events Show less Many years freelancing & consulting in design and renovation of home & office spaces, as well as summers spent completely renovating two homes. Skills demonstrated include:• all project design & management, coordinating with subcontractors as needed.• researching & staying on top of current trends & product development• varying design for particular client taste & budget--from luxury to thrifty.• renovation design & planning blueprints• demolition, design & rebuilding of all areas within the space• researching options--providing analysis results, pricing, and recommendations• choosing best feel, supplies & materials for the room, environmental circumstances, and purpose• supply order & delivery coordination• budget savvy in resourceful use of various supplies for other uses/clearance/used or resale materials/refurbishment to provide second life and function• utilize & honing skills integral to renovation: tiling, use of tools, landscaping, custom building, flooring, woodworking, unique wall treatment, flood epoxy• Home design & stagingWith the summer renovation projects, one home appraised 2.36 times purchase price. The other home sold 1.2 years later at $97,000 profit--2.6 times purchase price. Show less

  • Event Planner

    Dec 1997 - now

  • Home & Office Design & Renovation

    Jun 1997 - now
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  Ben Lomond High School

  Aug 1998 - Jun 1999

  Educator

  Created curriculum, planned daily learning activities, instructed, provided feedback and evaluated learners in the business department teaching courses in marketing, accounting, information processing, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access), keyboarding, & design.

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  Horseshoe Bend School District

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2007

  Teacher

  Content creation, vertical curriculum alignment, plan daily learning activities, instruction, providing feedback, and evaluating learning in various courses grades 6-11–English language arts, math, computer information processing, and beginning French culture.

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  Soda Springs School District

  Aug 2007 - May 2022

  Educator

  --Developed and delivered multiple content area curriculum for diverse learners from 7-12th grade, ensuring alignment with educational standards and community needs.--Served as department head & mentor to other teachers & schools.--Coordinated and executed educational events, as well as student and faculty school-wide and small-group events, collaborating with various teams, mentoring leadership groups, and engaging external partners to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.--Collaborating with College of Western Idaho and College of Southern Idaho, as a paid instructor for each, in providing college level instruction in English composition & communication courses.--Managed resources, inventories, ordering, reservations, budgets, and schedules for educational projects, ensuring cost-effective and efficient execution.--Implemented feedback systems to improve program offerings, ensuring ongoing program, training, & course content relevance and success.--Advising & coaching various teams & committees, modeling & scaffolding team communication & building dynamics, efficient programming, marketing, & event planning including faculty & staff, in district & outside, student leadership, speech & debate, basketball, softball, spirit clubs, & more.--Using artistic design skills in creating online courses, visually appealing, audience targeted, yet easy-to-understand materials for trainings, assignments, project management processes, marketing campaigns, & customized organizational planners & forms.--Other miscellaneous positions: concessions ordering & preparation, menu coordinator, budgeting, fundraising, Salutatorian/Valedictorian Committee, Resilience & SEO Committee. Show less

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  Soda Springs High School

  Aug 2012 - May 2022

  --Broke down a state mandated requirement into a systematic approach that adhered to critical qualifiers while also providing clear expectations, manageable sections, timeline of dates dues, unbiased evaluation, judging rubrics--Developed a clear communication process, including online, printed, group, & one-on-one opportunities, to ensure the requirements were transparently accessible to all stakeholders--students, parents, mentors, community, fellow staff members, and administration.--Elevated quality of all results--projects, presentations, and papers--based off my project development, maintenance, communication & reflection.--Successful completion by over 600 students over the course of 9+ years that I functioned as coordinator.--Sought feedback, reflected, reevaluated, and made slight changes to the system to allow for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. Show less Coach and judge of SSHS Speech and Debate teams, producing competitors that qualified for state competitions all years. This included scheduling, organization of travel needs of the team, budgeting, use of multiple online systems for enrollment, skill instruction, leadership production, tracking of participants, judges, and own ballots, team communication, and effectiveness evaluation. Skills taught included professional behavior, organization, seeking to see and prove both sides of an arguments, critical listening and thinking skills, analysis, finding strengths & weakness in arguments, and on the spot professional communication, which included questioning and answering questions. Show less Creation of a system that went from an adult-centered operation to student-led leadership. Students gained real life experience and ownership in all aspect of leadership of an organization--from social media marking and communication, event planning and coordination, artistic marketing and design, communication with students, staff, administration, school board, and community, recognition of individuals within the organization, and regular discussion within the student leadership organization itself. Reevaluation and institution of new systems of organization, depending on the personalities of the leadership each year, allowed for maximum learning, morale, teamwork, participation, ownership, and growth. I functioned as the facilitator, having clear communication with the student body president to set daily agendas, discussion items, and needs. From there, I helped develop systems that allowed from maximum student ownership, while meeting the needs and goals of the organizaiton. Systems such as round tables, planners, mindfulness, mini-committees, implementation of multiple technology platforms and apps, behind-the-scenes conferences, evaluations, surveys, and production of documents listing requirements and options for required duties led to heighted success and production, with individual accountability and maximum communication opportunities within the organization. Show less

  • Senior Project Creator, Consultant & Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - May 2022

  • Debate & Speech Coach & Judge

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Student Council Advisor

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2021
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  College of Southern Idaho

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2022

  English Writing Dual Credit Instructor

  Developed & delivered instruction for CSI as a paid English 101 & 102 educator, focusing on course content that I developed based on the following competencies:--writing composition expertise--revision and editing skillsaudience/purpose acknowledgement--strategic planning, reading, voice, & research techniques determined by audience, learner, purpose, topic, etc.--MLA/CSE/AP citation styles--structure & organization of compositionConsistent collaboration with the CSI department head & mentors ensured alignment with higher education standards & elevated my skills in:--instructional design--online and in-person--development of high-level student engagement & learning theory--meticulous & confidential record keeping--creation of systems for communication, submission, revisions, and material supplementation Show less

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  DeVaughn Smith

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  Dispatcher

  Seasonal Dispatcher—project coordinator, point of contact for various companies running up and down the mountain and mine roads, coordinator safety protocol, safety check, security detail, and office assistant to project managers.Created a new, more efficient system to track teams, locations, and safety checks.

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  College of Western Idaho

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Communications Dual Credit Instructor

  Collaborated with CWI as a paid Communication 101 Instructor for them:• instructional design of course content & presentation• online and in-person delivery• student engagement, scaffolding, support & evaluation• ensuring learners leave the course with the knowledge of communication and speaking competencies of a college student.Course content included:• communication fundamentals• cultural, purpose, & behavioral impacts• listening skills• effective communication techniques• organizational styles• visual aid production, effectiveness & presentation• communication in relationships, conflict management, organizations, & mass purposes• group & team communication & management• effective channels for the purpose, message, and intended audience Show less

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  Enders

  Dec 2022 - Oct 2024

  Chief Executive Officer

  • Established and led a successful business focused on transforming a historic building into a hotel, museum, event venue, local vendor gift shop, catering department, and coffee cafe.• Managed all aspects of business operations, including brand creation, interior design of 16,000 sq. feet, software research & incorporation, graphic design, marketing, accommodation upgrade, guest services, event coordination, staffing, and fiscal management.• Developed and implemented personalized service strategies for clients, ensuring excellence in accommodation, community learning, guest experience and event planning.• Honed artistic eye & design abilities by employing them in building an environment that honored the historical building, but provided a luxurious, clean, boutique experience for all guests, clients & tourists, and in developing diverse marketing media (digital, printed, & broadcast) to attract various audiences.• Recruited, trained, and mentored a diverse team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.• Monitored performance metrics and adjusted strategies to maximize profitability and operational effectiveness.• Although the leaser did not renew the lease on the historic building, seeking to double my lease or sell the building, I have continued consulting & designing as a freelancer—event planning & design, interior & graphic design, & marketing concept consultant.• Worked with the Idaho Department of Labor, mentoring young adults & building certificated apprenticeships and opportunities to acquire valuable job skills & experiences.• Creating & maintaining a standard of excellence--proven in guest & customer reviews of Enders. Show less

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  HNW Confidential

  Oct 2024 - Jan 2025

  Executive Assistant

  Perform duties assigned within the scope of a part-time, project-by-project-based personal executive assistant for a retired CEO & current board president of a large, nation-wide organization. I have provided assistance in three distinct areas:1. Non-profit funding & grant researcher & writer for principal’s non-profit organization. 2. Current law, policy & statistical demographic research for various ongoing projects per principal’s request. This includes reporting findings by email, MS Teams, by phone, or in person, to various audiences, as well as presenting the information in the most appropriate manner, as time allows. 3. Principal’s residence: coordination of contractors & vendors for home maintenance, safety & repair, in addition to part acquisition & payment arrangements; research for principal’s home & property projects— options, gathering quotes, summarizing reviews, & offering recommendations; ensuring security of principal’s residence while traveling.All projects require clear communication regarding status with principal, meticulous organization, detail-oriented precision, professional writing composition & editing, & maintenance of schedules for principal & sub-contractors. Show less

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  South Fork Lodge

  Mar 2025 - now

  Director of Housekeeping