Brooke Skelton

EDUCATION
Troy University, 2013
Master of Science in Education
Instructional Technology
The University of Georgia, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Education
Marketing Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winder-Barrow High School Winder, GA (07/15 - Current)
High School Business and Computer Science Teacher
Currently teachers Audio, Video Technology & Film and Digital Technology classes.
Plan course instruction based upon State of Georgia Performance Standards to assure course content
and objectives are met.
Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
Implement individual evaluation programs and modify lessons to address students with special needs.
Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students,
students' records, parents, and colleagues.
Snodon Preparatory School Bethlehem, GA (07/13 6/15)
High School Business and Computer Science Teacher
Plan course instruction based upon State of Georgia Performance Standards to assure course content
and objectives are met.
Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
Implement individual evaluation programs and modify lessons to address students with special needs.
Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students,
students' records, parents, and colleagues.
Teach several different classes in the Business Administrative and Small Business Management
Pathways.
Academy of Richmond County Augusta, GA (08/09 07/13)
High School Business and Computer Science Teacher/Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Planed course instruction based upon State of Georgia Performance Standards to assure course content
and objectives are met.
Taught classes in several pathways including web and digital design, entrepreneurship, business
administration and small business management.
Followed professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students,
students' records, parents, and colleagues.
Planed and coordinated the Work-Based Learning program with the individual teachers and students.
Located, analyzed, and evaluated the suitability of Work-Based Learning sites.
Ensured that each student in the Work-Based Learning program has a meaningful on-the-job experience.
Monitored the Work-Based Learning program for compliance with state and federal regulations and
informed the employers of these regulations.
Birds Chicken Fingers & Salads Augusta, GA (05/07 01/09)
Owner
Developed restaurant concept; created recipes and developed menu.
Hired a contractor and was involved in every aspect of the build-out; obtained all licenses and permits.
Developed and implemented all operational systems within the restaurant.

Negotiated prices and contracts with all vendors; developed preferred supplier lists; implemented,
reviewed and evaluated usage reports to track and control inventory.
Hired and trained entire staff and was actively involved in the development of all team members.
Met restaurant financial objectives by preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets; established
and monitored financial controls; developed and implemented strategies to increase average meal
checks.
Attracted patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, public and community relations
programs; evaluated program results; identified and tracked changing demands.
Performed all of the restaurants bookkeeping with Quickbooks Pro.

Chick-fil-A/Bristol & MacArthur - Santa Ana, CA (10/05 04/07)

General Manager
Oversaw all operations at Chick-fil-A Bristol & MacArthur Free Standing Unit.
Achieved $2,286,469 in sales in first year of operation.
Managed monthly profit & loss statement; managed all inventory and food costs.
Organized and carried out a marketing plan that brought in a 9% sales increase.
Recruited and trained new team members; developed new team member training guide.
Responsible for scheduling staff and managing labor costs.
Built and developed relationships with customers, team members, schools and businesses.
Creative Artists Agency Beverly Hills, CA (11/00 9/05)
Assistant to Agent, Music Cross-Over Department (04/03 9/05)
Pitched and submitted clients for various projects in the areas of acting (film, television, theatre), music
supervision, music scores for films and soundtracks.
Reviewed and critiqued submissions (actors, musicians, composers, scripts) for client consideration.
Responsible for day-to-day management of agent and client schedules.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings for over 50 clients with casting directors, producers and film,
television and music executives.
Created specifically tailored composer compilations and actor reels for submissions.
Assistant to West Coast Club Agent, Music Department (11/00-03/03)
Responsible for daily efficiency of agents affairs, including all clients engagements from confirmation to
settlement.
Assisted in the development of national tours from concept to completion.
Interacted daily with agents, clients, managers, record label executives, promoters, club owners, and tour
personnel providing them with tour information and updates.
Communicated with promoters to obtain venue avails and secure venue holds for artist engagements.
Created itineraries and tour books for agents and artist management.
Secured timely artist contract and deposit returns.
Maintained and issued artists publicity and press material.
CBS Television Hollywood, CA (10/99 11/00)
Guest Relations Associate
Served as a liaison between the public and the studio.
Oversaw the procurement of audiences for all the talk shows, game shows, and situation comedies
that were taped at CBS Television City.
Performed various clerical duties in the CBS Guest Relations Offices.
Conducted guided tours of CBS Studios and distributed tickets to the public.
Late Show with David Letterman New York City (1/98 5/98)
Intern
Assisted the research and music departments in the daily preparation of the show.
Located articles and television footage to be used for guest appearances.
Served as a liaison between talent executives and guest managers/publicists.
Assembled and distributed guest portfolios to researchers, producers, and talent executives.
Produced daily segment notes, production scripts, guest booking sheets and memos.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club Advisor (2009-2012)
GRU STEM Academy Participant (2011-2012)
ACTE Member
Habitat for Humanity Armenia Volunteer in 2005