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479.953.4290 robwsimm@hotmail.com antoniasimmons.weebly.com

ART EDUCATOR
Creative, passionate, dedicated and gifted educator ready to teach visual arts to children. Exceptional artist trained in the applied arts with emphasis in fashion. Strengths include integrity, leadership, and strong work ethic with a voracious appetite for learning and deepening art skills. Background includes teaching in various capacities in the classroom with adults to children and spearheading teams to work within the community. Great team player and love for children and believes in investing in others.

EDUCATION
Masters of Art in Teaching Secondary Education (currently matriculating) Georgia College State University, Macon, GA Masters of Education, Teaching and Learning Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Associate of Arts Bachelor of Arts (awaiting conferral) Biblical Studies and Theology Georgia Bible College/Minnesota Graduate School of Theology, Macon, GA Diploma of Biblical Studies City of Hope Bible Institute, Norcross, GA Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design and Merchandising American College for the Applied Arts (current name American InterContinental University), Atlanta, GA

ART EXHIBITION

Creative Arts Showcase The Coffee Cup Perry, GA June 2013

Imani Writers

Training and Certification

Zumba Fitness Instructor Basic 1 and 2, 2010-Present CPR and AED, 2013-2015 Certified in Standard First Aid, 2010-2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher 2012-Present Practicum Perdue Elementary Lake Joy Primary Field Practice Feagin Mill Middle Fourth grade Fall 2011 First grade Fall 2011 All grades Fall 2013

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Houston County High School All grades Christian Education Sunday School Teacher Discipleship Teacher Bible Study Teacher

Fall 2013 1995-1997, 2005, 2013

Adults, marriage and children Adults 2000-2013 Adults 2007, 2009-2012

ENTREPRENEUR ENTERPRISES

Imani Writers Warner Robins, GA 2012-2013

Co-founder/Creative Director Artisan support group for authors, poets, writers, and visual artist Promote creative arts showcases for local and regional visual artists, milliners, accessories, musicians, and all with artistic expression

Author Warner Robins, GA 2008-Present

Wrote and published Praying for our Little Ones Wrote and currently illustrating childrens book You are a Princess Wrote The Treasure Box Bible Study for Young Girls, unpublished Delightful Designs destined 2 draw Warner Robins, GA 2004-Present Founder and Artist Skilled in various media, successfully create illustrations Produce, sold and sell original artwork paintings, T-shirts, and greeting cards at various venues

Tasty Treats Warner Robins, GA 2004-2007

Founder and Cake Decorator

Designed and baked cakes for clients

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Zumba Fitness Instructor Warner Robins, GA 2010-Present Conduct exercise Zumba classes Instruct students in basic dance steps incorporating various Latin inspired and other dance genres Teach various Zumba classes at various facilities and corporate events Fit and Firm Fitness for Women Warner Robins, GA 2010-Present Curves Perry, GA 2011-Present Warner Robins Recreation Department Warner Robins, GA May 2012-October 2012 FitPlex Warner Robins, GA January 2013-June Present Warner Robins Fire Department January 2013 Local libraries and a churches Warner Robins, GA 2011-Present

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Federated Systems Group Duluth, GA 2001-2002 Analyst I Accounting Travel Distribute American Express travel tickets and itineraries, audit, review and process travel expense reports ensuring that all are in compliance with company travel policies Responsible for inputting and accuracy of expense reports into Microsoft Access Database Accountable for processing vendor invoices, month end journal entries Interact with national support staff and respond to travel related telephone inquires Assist with filing and other administrative duties when needed Cohn and Wolfe Public Relations Atlanta, GA 1995-2001 Financial Administrator Facilitated accounts payable to receiving invoices from vendors, processing vendor invoices (matched, copied, filed and coded each invoice), assembling invoices for approval by the appropriate manager, conducting research, vendor contact, and data entry Experience in month end journal entries Responsible for invoicing clients and generating accounting reports using Equitrac Software Audit, review, and process expense reports, and responsible for input and accuracy of timesheets Completed special projects assigned by manager and other senior employees Interacted with national support staff and responded to telephone inquires Distributed travel advances and petty cash Responsible for billing professional time and out-of-pocket expenses Generated and updated client codes and performed other administrative duties Assisted with front desk as receptionist and other administrative duties Trust Company Bank Atlanta, GA 1990-1995 Accounting Assistant Domestic Collections Operations Assistant/International Teller Paying and Receiving Teller/Customer Service Representative Bought and sold foreign currency, travelers cheques from designated brokers thereby increasing company profits Conducted extensive training of officers and subordinates Offered suggestions for policies, documentation, customer service and implementation of standards and procedures in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games Provided statistical data and research for out of balance conditions Serviced customer base through quoting of rates and preparation of international wires and drafts Ensured precise examination, auditing and verification of financial accounts Increased company profits by suggesting the purchase of bank products and services Maintained essential rapport with customer base and company executives two time recipient of the superior service award

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Ministry/Charitable/Community Service
Prayer Walks Lead and organize church prayer walks, 2009-2013 Involved leading teams people from children to aged adults in walking and driving in neighborhoods, knocking on doors, praying with residents. Also, held activities for neighborhood children, gave away food, community clean-up day and, assisted with financial needs of the community and involved community leaders and city officials. Standing in the Gap, 2009 Praying for our Community, our City and the World, 2010 Walk and Pray, 2011 Praying for Others Walking in Love, 2012 Prayer and Walking, 2013 Girl Ministry Spearheaded and lead girl ministry: Girl Power godly, girly and gifted for girls ages 4-19, 2011Present Monthly Bible Studies, fun activities, teaching basic life schools and training Gods daughters to know who they are in Christ, and prepare them to live godly and equip them to use their gifts victoriously in the world. Missionary Work Participated in medical missions in Ghana, West Africa, 2009 Counseled, prayed and encouraged hospital patients Delivered a motivational message to encourage and empower hospital staff