Laura Kessler

Laura Kessler

Data Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Administrative Professional | Skilled in Project Management, Data Analysis, and Client Relations | Experienced Educator Committed to Team Success

  • Education

    • Western Governors University

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching

      Included practical teaching in first grade classroom.

    • The College of Saint Rose

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor of Science - BS Studio Art

      Final Year study abroad in a Manchester, UK

    • Starkey International Institute

      1999 - 1999
      Certificate Household Management

      Household management program that focused on specific professional service delivery system for high end households.

    • Capital Region BOCES

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      Certificate Welding Technology/Welder Pass

      Learned theories of welding and fabricating. Skills to include mug, tig and arc welding with steel and aluminum. Grinding, acetylene cutting, plasma cutting. Blueprint reading and technical drawing.

  • Experience

    • Citicorp Trust Co (Maryland)

      Sept 2001 - May 2003
      Data Analyst

      • Assisted loan servicing team for US and Canada by designing and running daily database reports for sales in MS Access and Excel. • Analyzed data to determine support needs • Collaborated with marketing team to develop programs to encourage sales volume.

    • Freightliner

      Jun 2003 - Jan 2006
      Sales Assistant

      Analyzed and tracked national sales data, assisting regional managers with market strategies.• Managed national truck inventories and coordinated international shipments.• Provided executive support to the Vice President, including booking travel and preparingPowerPoint presentations.

    • North Kitsap School District

      Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
      Technology Specialist Teacher

      Designed and delivered a technology curriculum to 520+ K-5 students, introducing them to 3D printing, coding, and digital citizenship.• Integrated Microsoft Office apps (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and typing skills into lesson plans.• Conducted hands-on learning sessions in circuitry and other tech-related projects.

    • Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
      Program Assistant

      • Assisted clients with the application process for government housing grants, managing a pipeline of applications to completion.• Conducted eligibility screenings and case management using client management systems (Salesforce).• Ensured data integrity by entering and tracking customer information for reporting.• Coordinated with multiple departments to meet deadlines and provide client-centeredsolutions.

    • A New England Nanny

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
      Household Manager

      • Assist family of nine as necessary with daily activities to include childcare, pet care, home management, provisioning, tutoring, driving, and organization. • Assist with party planning to include catering, graphic design and custom art projects as needed.

    • The Albany Academies

      Sept 2022 - Aug 2024
      Technology Teacher

      • Developed interdisciplinary STEM curriculum for middle school students, incorporating Microsoft Office, Google Suites, coding, robotics, and engineering principles.• Provided training and support to teachers in implementing technology in the classroom.• Led a competitive First Lego League Robotics team.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure curriculum alignment with studentsuccess goals.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Welding

      Capital Region BOCES
      Sept 2020
    • Bachelors of Science in Studio Art

      The College of Saint Rose
      Jan 1996
    • Masters in Teaching K-8

      Western Governors University
      Jan 2015
    • Certificate in Household Management

      Starkey International Institute
      Sept 1999
    • Teaching Certificate K-8

      State of Washington
      Jan 2015