JENNIFER B. BANNOCK
150 High Path Rd.
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: -
Administrative Assistant, Windsor Locks Adult Education, July 2007 - Present
Organized and ran the entire Enrichment Education program for two towns, twice a year, while supporting the Mandated Education program (GED, ABE, ESL, Citizenship, and Career Counseling)
Created and designed WLAE brochure from the ground up
Worked with community-at-large to find new teachers and lecturers
Brought program into the 21st century with social media, a blog, and advocating for updated technology (from a physical Rolodex and a single 2001-era computer)
Organized biannual graduation ceremonies from start to finish
Supported program director in all aspects of the department, especially in registering and tracking GED candidates and creating the department budget/budget revision each year
Maintained memberships with various professional development organizations, as well as ensuring our program met CT governmental educational standards
Afternoon Receptionist, Windsor Locks High School, October 2015 - Present
Provided both a welcoming face and a layer of security for the High School after hours
Acted as admin for Principal and Vice Principal after the day admin left
Owner, Divine Bird/JennyMadeItAll, 2003 - Present
Opened my own business to sell my handmade items and provide textile education in several forms
Items include but not limited to: handspun yarn, knitted and crocheted accessories, pincushions, stitch markers, spindles, wool batts for felting and spinning, journals, art, cloth bags, and skirts
Develop and teach classes in knitting, crocheting, spinning, bookbinding, drawing, and sewing
Give lectures to local groups about textile history and other aspects of artisan crafts
Sell online through Etsy as well as running a booth at local festivals and markets
Multiple award-winning spinner, knitter, and sewist at some of the largest East Coast and New England competitions
Managing Editor, SYD Writing Services, January 2014 – June 2015
Specifically handpicked by a former Nimble employee who opened his own SEO firm
Developed workflow management for a team of dozens of international writers and editors; the system is still in place to this day
Point of contact for several high-level international clients
Hired and trained new employees from around the world using a system I developed
Senior Editor, Nimble Media, 2010 – November 2013
Hired as a freelance writer; quickly grew into the roles of Editor and then Senior Editor
Managed extremely tight deadlines, often less than a 24-hour turnaround from assignment to delivery
Handled certain clients as team lead
Developed workflow management prototype later refined at SYD
Education: AA. Fine Arts, Asnuntuck Community College. Enfield, CT
Artisan Skills/Interests:
Drawing, sewing, spinning, knitting, crochet, pattern drafting, Coptic bookbinding, basic chainmaille, jewelry-making, embroidery, watercolor painting, bread baking
