Anabel Damstrom

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Various Startup and Small Established Businesses

Freelance Social Media Director (2014-Present)

 

• Conducted initial consultation and social media site setup

• Developed a uniquely tailored social media strategy for each client

• Represented brands in social networks

• Content creator for social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram)

• Adapted content specifically for individual social networks

• Strategized organic reach and driving engagement

• Tested and analyzed results

• Drew actionable insights from test results to improve marketing efforts

• Generated leads through interaction with other social accounts such as “influencers” and  “thought leaders”

• Monitored review sites such as Yelp and Google

 

West Milford Board of Education, English Department, West Milford, New Jersey

Head English Teacher, 9-12th grade (April 2012- June 2013)

 

• Developed lessons according to Common Core Standards

• Taught using Backwards by Design methodology

• Taught writing, editing, comprehension skills to students to succeed in all aspect of the course

• Trained students in the use of Google drive and how to use Google Presentation software. I created an image capture video to achieve this training. 

• Provided students with constructive critical feedback for success in their writing and form.

• Advisor for the Interact Club of West Milford. We raised $2,000 for the “Gift of Life” Foundation.  See article “Interact Club donates to Gift of Life” or http://bit.ly/1pzj3O5. We were able to achieve our goal through the coordination and planning of many different fund raising events. 

• Trained Interact members in the skill sets of public speaking, presentations, coordination and teamwork, meeting management, and finance management, writing and reporting information and budget.

 

 

Pascack Valley Regional Board of Education, English Department, Hillsdale, New Jersey

Head English Teacher, 10-12th grade (February 2009-June 2010)

 

• Developed lessons according to Common Core Standards

• Taught using Backwards by Design methodology

• Team member of Curriculum Development for English courses

• Managed teaching administrative duties, 120 students, classroom environment, performance achievement, individual student and professional goals, implementation of lessons

• Taught writing, editing, comprehension skills and development of different skill sets to achieve preparation for future endeavors

• Taught the effective and proper use of Google Drive to achieve course goals and learning objectives

• Mount Hebron middle school is a STEM Magnet School (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), where the opportunity to nurture the math and sciences is allowed to students with a strong humanity and arts program, which supports the STEM program.

• Taught using Backwards by Design methodology

• Experience in “house team” school environment. Teachers and groups of students are placed in houses where each major subject teacher works collaboratively with other major subject teacher to facilitate learning, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and resilience in the rapid technology environment.

• Taught process writing. Taught students all phases of the writing process, which included prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students were encouraged to write in all forms with creativity, grammar and structure stressed equally.

 

Mount Hebron Middle School, English Department, Montclair, New Jersey

Head Long-term Substitute English Teacher, 6-8th grade (October 2008-January 2009)

 

• Mount Hebron middle school is a STEM Magnet School (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), where the opportunity to nurture the math and sciences is allowed to students with a strong humanity and arts program, which supports the STEM program.

• Taught using Backwards by Design methodology

• Experience in “house team” school environment. Teachers and groups of students are placed in houses where each major subject teacher works collaboratively with other major subject teacher to facilitate learning, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and resilience in the rapid technology environment.

• Taught process writing. Taught students all phases of the writing process, which included prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students were encouraged to write in all forms with creativity, grammar and structure stressed equally.

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Phileo USA Inc., Manufacturer and Supplier, Fort Lee, New Jersey

CEO and CFO Executive Assistant (February 2008-October 2008)

 

• Conducted Research and Analysis to become a Federal Government vendor corporation and began the application process through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). I delegated this project to an administrative team, who I managed.

• Developed and submitted strategic plans for Marketing and Web Development Teams. I wrote performance reports based on Marketing Team and Web Development Team goals, tasks and performance.

• Wrote and revised project proposals to Board of Trustees for execution and approval

• Developed, managed and lead corporate meetings and presentations. I wrote reports on results of the goals and strategic plan changes based on meetings and up to date implementation of objectives.

• Researched and wrote proposal for the International Corporate law firm hiring contract.  I researched best law firms for the corporation and conducted a comparative analysis to attain 

• the best law firm partnership for the company and its needs. I wrote the proposal project and developed the presentation for approval.  The proposal was approved and we hired the law firm, who I worked closely with for months to achieve U.S. incorporation and official formation of Board of Trustees.

• Monitored expenditures, supervised purchases and vendors, planned for the distribution of staff salaries and benefits while working with the CFO.

• Wrote and developed invoices, reports, proposals, e-mails, and financial quarterly statements.  

• On call 24/7. Held late night meetings with parent company, Haniworld Co., in Korea. During these meetings we were able to achieve the implementation of goals, budgets, project proposal approval, plan strategies for marketing, etc.

 

Janis Dismus Middle School, English Department, Englewood, New Jersey

Head Research Teacher, 6-8th grade (September 2006-June 2007)

 

• Developed the trial Research Paper Course Curriculum.

• I was the first teacher to teach and develop the course from the ground up. The course was a success at the end of the year and the Board of Education made the decision to keep it as a course.

• Designed and developed the course to begin anew every quarter.  Therefore, each student in the entire school would have the opportunity to take the course once year in order to master the research writing by the end of their three-year middle school career and be better prepared for High School.

• At the end of each semester the students’ final test grade was based on their final Research project paper.

• Taught process writing. I taught and trained students in all phases of the writing process, which included prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students focused on form, target audience, purpose, grammar and structure equally.

• Taught the Research process. I taught students how to choose a challenging and interesting topic, develop a thesis statement, how to conduct research on scholarly journals to help shape both the understanding and interpretation of the topic and thesis.

• Instructed students how to minimize the risk of plagiarizing.

• Encouraged students to remain critical of sources and how to use sources that disagree with their thesis to their advantage.

• Taught the Research paper with a focus on Modern Language Association format (MLA).

 

 

University High School, English Department, Newark, New Jersey

Internship English Teacher, 11-12th grade (September 2005-January 2006)

• Collaborated with mentor and collaborative teacher to help me develop and master my teaching philosophy

• Created and developed lesson plans that were based on the backwards by design methodology

• Learned how to manage administrative duties alongside teaching and planning

• Learned how to collaborate and work in teams with colleagues within my department and across other departments

• Instructed students in the writing, speaking and presenting process in order to succeed in courses and for college level readiness

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS