Shante Leaamanda Telfer

5825 Crossings Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013

Higher Education

LeaAmanda Luxe - USA since Jan 2011
Event Planning, Interior Decorating & Staging
Empire Cupcakes since May 2008
Owner & Principal Baker
COVERED Girls Non-Profit Organization - Winter Haven, FL since May 2005
Executive Director & Founder
Tennessee State University Jan 2004 - Dec 2012
Faculty, Mass Communication & Speech
Dollar General Corporate Apr 2003 - Jan 2004
In-Store Communications Coordinator/Technical Writer

Tennessee State University 2010 - 2012
Ed. S Tennessee State University 1995 - 2012
Ed.D (pursuing), Administration & Supervision in Higher Education Middle Tennessee State University 2000 - 2002
Master of Science, Mass Communication Tennessee State University 1995 - 1999
BA, Speech Communication and Theatre

Event Planning
Public Speaking
Social Networking
Fundraising
Nonprofits
Customer Service
Public Relations
Event Management
Community Outreach
Social Media
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Training
Editing
Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Coaching
Team Building
Higher Education
Research
Grant Writing
Leadership Development
Teaching
Strategic Planning
Press Releases
Graphic Design
Photoshop
Management
Volunteer Management
Grants
Entrepreneurship
Creative Writing
Television
Entertainment
Media Relations
Journalism
Video Production
Marketing Communications
Marketing Strategy
Program Development
Project Management
Advertising
Music
Photography
Microsoft Word
Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Staff Development
Organizational Development
Community Development

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

Oct 2010 to 2000
Certified Substitute Teacher/Debate Coach
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
Jan 2004 to Dec 2012
Faculty, Speech Communications
Mary Wilson Hall

Feb 2012 to Aug 2012
Assistant Director
Pier I Imports
Winter Haven, FL
Oct 2011 to Dec 2011
Manager, Sales Team Leader
COVERED Girls International, Inc
Nashville, TN
Aug 2005 to 2009
Executive Director
Radio and TV Writing
State University, AR
Jan 2004 to May 2008
Faculty, Mass Communication
Media Writing

Aug 2006 to May 2007
Adjunct Faculty
Dollar General Corporate
Goodlettsville, TN
Apr 2003 to Jan 2004
In-Store Communication Coordinator/Technical Writer

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
2007
Management Certification
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2002
Master of Science in Mass Communication
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
1999
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre

Leadership Training, Staff Training Development, Coaching Support Staff, Facilitating Professional Development Trainings, Banner Proficient, Windows Office Proficient, Technologically proficient in various online software including blackboard, course compass, etc.

Speech Communications

Jun 2012 to 2000
Assistant to Speech Coordinator
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
Oct 2010 to Jun 2013
Faculty Mentor
Residence Life

Feb 2012 to Aug 2012
Assistant Director
Pier I Imports
Winter Haven, FL
Oct 2011 to Dec 2011
Manager
COVERED Girls International, Inc
Nashville, TN
Aug 2005 to Jun 2009
Executive Director
Public Speaking & Business Communication

Jan 2004 to May 2008
Faculty
Media Writing

Aug 2006 to May 2007
Adjunct Faculty
Speech Communications

Jun 2004 to Aug 2006
Faculty
Dollar General Corporate
Goodlettsville, TN
Apr 2003 to Jan 2004
In-Store Communication Coordinator/Technical Writer

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
2012
Administration & Supervision
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
2007
Management Certification
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2002
Master of Science in Mass Communication
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
1999
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre