Gretchen Scheel

Experience

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  Town of Leesburg, Virginia

  Jun 2005 - May 2016

  Aqua Aerobics Instructor/Swim instructor

  Utilized Learn to Swim programming to teach swim lessons. Taught both private and group lessons. Taught various ages and levels of ability- infant, toddler, child, adult, regular and special needs students. Developed and implemented original fitness programming to best serve client base. Continuing education to maintain certification for American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Aquatic Fitness Professional, American Heart Association-CPR with AED.

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  Church of the Holy Spirit

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  Director Children Ministry

  Coordinated and provided leadership in developing and implementing a young family outreach ministry focused on children activities. Was strategically visible during weekend services, attended weekly staff meetings, attended monthly CM Team meetings, monthly Session meetings, agreed upon leadership retreats, conferences, and seminars. Participated in the CM Team annual budget estimating process. Created, monitored and effectively managed the ministry’s budget. Coordinated childcare for services and events. Worked with senior leadership to contribute to and maintain a consistent direction for the overall ministry through strategic planning and collaboration. Recruited, trained and coordinated workers for Children’s Ministry (CM) classes and events, worship services and programs. Worked cooperatively with all staff and volunteers. Used appropriate child development knowledge to best meet the needs of children in curriculum selection, child discipline, classroom grouping, etc. Communicated the needs of the children’s program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate. Organized, set-up and stocked classrooms with necessary supplies. Visited classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support in order to address any issues or emergencies that arise. Taught classes as needed. Supervised paid staff. Show less

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  Lead Changes Therapy Services, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Aquatic Therapeutic Provider

  Determine and apply appropriate aquatic therapeutic modalities for physically and or cognitively impaired individuals to achieve specific and time sensitive goals per clients’ therapy treatment plan set by CTRS staff, doctors, and physical therapists. Create written monthly reports documenting measurable progress towards achieving or maintaining goals. Provide accurate invoicing for insurance reimbursement. Maintain and foster relationships between specialist and provider pool management and employees via written and verbal communication. Schedule client sessions. Through professional continuing education, maintain board certification with the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute. Show less

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  Potomac Swim School

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Front Desk Coordinator/Instructor

  Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the school. Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office. Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls. Provide accurate information in-person and via phone/emails. Address complaints and concerns appropriately and professionally. Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk. Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Register and schedule new students. Teach group swim lessons using PSS curriculum. Help train and mentor new instructors to use different teaching styles, methods, and motivations all adhering to PSS standards . Show less

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  Eugene M. Scheel, Author, Cartographer, LC Planning Commissioner

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Personal Assistant/Archivist

  Devise and implement systems for better office flow and owner efficiency. Provide ongoing support for completion of archival efforts. Accurately conduct multiple action item task lists. Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents and maps. Organize, sort, locate original source research materials per historical period. Participate in research activities based on archival materials. Consolidate and archive author’s prior published work with its accompanying research by subject matter and publication date. Archive current and past publicity of author’s achievements. Show less

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  Bliss Boutique- Formerly LuxeForLess

  Feb 2019 - now

  Founder/Owner Bliss Boutique

  In February 2019, I combined my passion for fashion, photography, sales, superior customer service, design and presentation to form Luxe for Less- Women’s Designer Apparel and Accessories. We are now re-branded as Bliss Boutique. 🌺Bliss Boutique strives to provide the best possible Poshmark experience for every buyer and will be buyer.🌺Bliss Boutique has achieved Ambassador II status with Poshmark as a result of a 99.9% (you can’t make everyone happy) approval rating, 5🌟ratings, 2275 items sold, and .9 of a day shipping rate. Due to persistence, tenacity, and dedication to customer service, Bliss Boutique has grown from 0 followers and sales to over $122K in revenue and 127,525 K followers. 🌺Bliss Boutique brings the textures, prints, patterns, quality, statement pieces, and iconic fashion straight to our buyers. Each item is carefully selected and sourced for the store.🌺Bliss offers multiple designers, but specializes in Tory Burch having sold over five figures in products.🌺All items are 100% authentic and certain items are subject to careful photographing/video during the packaging process to protect the buyer and the seller. Show less

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  Luxe for Less- Women’s Designer Apparel and Accessories

  Feb 2019 - now

  Founder/Owner

  Luxe for Less- Women’s Designer Apparel and Accessories Captivating, compelling, genuine authentic designer apparel and accessories at competitive prices enable you to grow and expand your personal designer collections. Experience sensational products that enhance your confidence, express your personal style, astound the competition, and best of all are gentle to your budget! Luxe for Less- Women’s Designer Apparel and Accessories was founded in February 2019, as an opportunity to clear out my closet and potentially make some money. Lacking knowledge and clarity of online selling, I educated myself on marketing, sourcing inventory, competitive pricing, SEO, meta descriptions, fashion trends, and more. However, my ultimate vision was to provide a boutique, personal shopper experience in a digital era. Pairing my vision with impeccable pieces, proved to be a winning combination. Concentrating on exemplary customer service with personalized communications, availability, updates and follow up, gratitude, outstanding presentation, and same day shipping has grown the company from an unknown entity with zero sales, reviews, or followers. Today, the company has achieved a promotion to Poshmark Ambassador II because of it’s 5 star ratings, top seller status, over 6 figures in sales, .09 of a day shipping rate, and 127K followers. Show less