Paige Gisclair, PCED

Experience

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  Texas Bible Institute (TBI)

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Youth Coordinator

  · Handled clerical duties, data entry and team management within multiple departments. · Helped enhance skills in staff and students while improving administrative systems, policies and procedures. · Directed and coordinated the administrative functions within the organization.

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  United Edge

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  Sales Service Representative

  · Increased salon revenue by utilizing proven sales techniques to upsell additional merchandise and services to clients· Cultivated relationships and built rapport with clients; created brand loyalty and increased customer retention· Multitasked with several clients simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment· Oversaw client account management; processed and posted payments to maintain revenue streams and profitability

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  Danos

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Personal Nanny

  · Developed and coordinated daily activities to encourage academic, social, and emotional growth for five infants and toddlers· Identified and facilitated activities and lessons to encourage further development of language and social skills· Supervised children for extended periods of time; assisted with hygiene, nutrition, and basic skill development· Created a structured environment for children aged 6 months – 3 years; increased retention of educational topics · Relieved parents of daily responsibilities; encouraged development of careers and provided needed home support Show less

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  Special Education Academy

  May 2020 - Feb 2021

  Administrative Assistant

  · Supported Academy Director with executive-level administrative and clerical responsibilities; optimized workflows· Managed high volumes of multi-lined phone calls and emails daily; provided prompt, professional service · Developed organizational systems for maintaining paper and electronic files, records, and invoices

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  LEX Reception

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  · Received promotion from Business Management Intern to newly created role tailored to personal skills and strengths· Coordinated and supported 65+ projects within 6 months, including event planning and employee/client appreciation events · Developed mentorship and training courses to optimize onboarding for multiple job roles; updated 50+ job descriptions· Optimized Human Resource operations by conducting recruitment interviews and conducting new employee orientation· Booked and modified travel arrangements, including flights and hotel accommodations; managed detailed travel itineraries· Oversaw promotional materials for events; ordered and developed brochures, business cards, and marketing items · Facilitated appreciation events for clients and employees; distributes gift baskets, t-shirts, and Kudos boards Show less

  • Leadership Support Specialist

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Business Management Intern

    Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
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  Coastal Technical Assistance Center

  Nov 2021 - now

  Spearheads a statewide program that helps small businesses secure over $200 million in federal and state contracts annually in FY23-FY24.Provides business counseling services to 190+ clients, enhancing their contracting capabilities and economic growth.Presents at various events, webinars, and conferences, as well as tables at recruitment events to attract new clients and boost economic development throughout the state.Sets new programmatic goals focused on greater outreach, business networking opportunities for clients, and resources to help them successfully obtain coastal contracts.Trains the Program Specialist in new initiatives to expand the program and offer new services.Actively participates in coastal training sessions and public meetings to support statewide economic initiatives. Show less Coordinated a statewide program that helped small businesses secure over $165 million in federal and state contracts annually in 2023.Provided business counseling services to 190+ clients, enhancing their contracting capabilities and economic growth.Represented the program at various events, webinars, and conferences, and tabled at recruitment events to attract new clients and boost economic development throughout the state.Assisted in setting new programmatic goals focused on greater outreach, business networking opportunities for clients, and resources to help them successfully obtain coastal contracts.Trained the Program Specialist in new initiatives to expand the program and offer new services.Actively participated in coastal training sessions and public meetings to support statewide economic initiatives. Show less Helped lead a statewide program that secured over $60 million in federal and state contracts in FY22-FY23.Focused on high-level special projects assigned by the Program Director related to economic development initiatives across the state.Managed CRM integrations, reports, event planning logistics, and document review.Trained the Program Support Assistant in business counseling services and various job duties.Participated in coastal trainings, meetings, and public engagements related to statewide coastal initiatives.Assisted the Program Support Assistant with various projects for all current and future phases of the program. Show less Assisted a statewide program that helped small businesses secure over $35 million in federal and state contracts annually in 2022.Provided business counseling services to 80+ clients, addressing various contracting needs and goals.Supported the Program Director in special projects, including CRM integrations, event planning, and document review.Maintained an organized filing system and detailed log of all correspondences, public engagements, and other interactions.Participated in coastal trainings, meetings, and public engagements related to statewide coastal initiatives.Provided administrative support to the Program Director for all current and future phases of the program. Show less

  • Program Director

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Program Specialist

    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Program Support Assistant

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2023