Russell Wortham
Conway
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven ability to motivate students and enhance engagement. Skilled in fostering supportive learning environments and maintaining strong relationships with students and faculty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher and Coach
Arkansas Department of Education
North Little Rock, AR
07.2010 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Implemented various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles in classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Inside Sales Representative
Priority 1
Little Rock, AR
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Cultivated relationships with new clients to identify needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Nurtured long-term customer relationships through regular check-ins, keeping them informed of relevant updates and trends.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
- Negotiated prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement.
- Facilitated improved communication between the sales team and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to business growth strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-2010
Skills
- Motivating students and athletes
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Faculty collaboration
- Fundraiser
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Teacher of the Month” at multiple school districts.
- Fundraised for seasonal revenue for Booster Clubs and Team Merchandise.
- Made the 1st ever sale in Priority1 Freight University History. Booked a FTL customer within 45 minutes off of a cold call.
- Built book of business from the ground up, with 14 new customers within 2 months at Priority1.
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Priority 1
04.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher and Coach
Arkansas Department of Education
07.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Harding University