Amy Dreyer

Experience

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  Royal Purple Newspaper

  Jan 2007 - May 2010

  Managed a staff of writers, created weekly budgets, wrote and edited multiple stories, created web content and held weekly staff meetings. Designed weekly page layouts and delegated photo and graphic assignments. Wrote in-depth stories about UW-Whitewater athletics, including game recaps, season previews and feature stories on athletes and coaches.

  • Arts & Entertainment Editor

    Dec 2008 - May 2010

  • Sports Writer

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Park District of Highland Park

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Softball Coach

  I coached the Highland Park Giants 12 and under girls' travel softball team. I scheduled games and practices, coordinated tournaments and cultivated my teams' skills. It was my focus to develop their fundamental skills as well as instilling a hard work ethic they will utilize for the rest of their lives.I also umpired and worked as a field supervisor for the Park District of Highland Park.

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  Athlete Interactive

  Dec 2008 - May 2010

  Web Writer Intern

  I wrote daily news updates for NBA athletes Jason Kidd and Josh Howard.

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  Society of Professional Journalists

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Vice President, UW-Whitewater Chapter

  As vice president of the Society of Professional Journalists, I helped cultivate a journalistic presence on campus. I organized events to recruit new members and help the organization grow.

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  American Hotel Register Company

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2013

  As a Senior Associate Product Manager, I was challenged to expand and market my product lines while developing the skills of the Assistant Product Manager. Duties include:- Managing Assistant Product Manager- Conducting weekly status meetings with Assistant- Writing and presenting reviews of Assistant- Create annual marketing calendars with key suppliers to promote product and gain market share- Researching and developing new and innovative products- Working with manufacturers overseas to source new products- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and volume rebates with vendors- Create and edit more than 300 catalog pages- Create flyers - Create online landing pages for my product categories- Create informational sales collateral - Constantly look for the next big thing in the hospitality industry Show less As an associate product manager, I was responsible for thousands of products and more than 300 catalog pages in American Hotel Register's annual Buying Guide. Duties include:- Researching and developing new and innovative products- Working with manufacturers overseas to source new products- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and volume rebates with vendors- Create and edit more than 300 catalog pages- Create flyers - Create online landing pages for my product categories- Create informational sales collateral - Constantly look for the next big thing in the hospitality industry Show less

  • Senior Associate Product Manager

    May 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Associate Product Manager

    Aug 2011 - May 2012

  • Assistant Product Manager

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
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  National-Louis University

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

  Graduate Student, MAT Elementary Education

  I received my Masters in the Art of Teaching at National-Louis University. As a teacher, I utilize my cross-functional background from the business world and coaching to add new ideas and insight to the education industry.

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  Baker Demonstration School

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Teacher Associate

  As a teacher associate, it is my duty to teach alongside the lead teacher. Responsibilities include:- Designing and implementing daily lesson plans- Preparing and organizing classroom materials- Assessing students' academic and social growth- Collaborating with other teachers and faculty for professional development- Communicating frequently with parents and guardians to meet the needs of their children

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  Glenview Public School District

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  PE Teacher
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  Glenview Public School District

  Aug 2016 - now

  Language Arts Teacher