Kelly Blumberg
Phoenix
Summary
Creative professional in the craft arts field, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in innovative design, material selection, writing, and artistic presentation. Excel in time management, adaptability, and effective communication, ensuring successful project outcomes from concept to creation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor of Professional Writing
Aspen University
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Taught 3 sections of Professional Writing for Spring and Fall terms.
- Delivered designed curriculum and creating supplemental curriculum to aid optimum learning objects and outcomes.
- Held regular Office Hours
- Communicated with students often through lectures and one-on-one meetings.
Interim Fine Arts Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
Phoenix
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated art workshops to enhance student creativity and skills. Identified students' creative needs and collaborated with other staff for fine arts development.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with the school calendar.
- Organized school-wide art exhibitions to showcase student artwork.
- Instructed students in various art techniques and mediums for skill development.
Adjunct Professor of English
Grand Canyon University
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Aggressively transitioned to online teaching and hybrid teaching during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to provide seamless experience for students.
- Executed adaptive skills to provide lesson plans for otherwise in-person class sessions.
- Lectured and graded all assignments and essays for classes of 90+ students.
Coach and Manager
Flip Dunk Sports
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Coached competitive level girls' gymnastics.
- Developed relationships between athletes, parents, and coaches.
Corporate Trainer and Writer
Healthcare Management Administrators
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Monitored and educated companywide HIPAA Compliance training.
- Oversaw COBRA and ERISA enrollment procedures.
- Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
Research and Writing Associate
Arizona Summit Law School
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to argue a case for Limited Liability protection for non-profits.
- Researched for now published "Papa 's Brand New Bag: The Need for IRS Recognition of an Independent Nonprofit Limited Liability Company (NLLC). Marquette Law Review, Issue 94, 2015.
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
Fall Intern
United States Senate, Senator John McCain
Phoenix
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Drafted correspondence for constituents and addressed their inquiries.
- Organized files and documents to maintain office efficiency and accessibility.
- Assisted with research on legislative issues and policy proposals.
Assistant Director of Graduate Writing Program
California State University
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Worked closely with Director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
Writing Instructor
California State University
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Created curricula, tests and exams to reinforce student learning in reading comprehension and college level writing.
Writing Center Tutor
California State University
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Writing
California State University
San Marcos, CABachelor of Arts - English
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASome College (No Degree) - Business Law
American University Washington College of Law
Washington D.C.Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Culinary arts
- Creative design
- Writing
- Instructional design
- Time management
- Communication strategies
- Creative problem solving
- Curriculum development
- Writing instruction
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
Leadership Experience
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I aggressively and seamlessly transitioned four courses and 300+ college students to online learning platforms, adapted my teaching to online, hybrid, and eventually reintroduced in-person learning.
Certification
- Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, Valid through 2027
- AAA Food Handler, Valid through October 2025
- Arizona Educator Certificate, Substitute PreK-12, Valid through 2031
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor of Professional Writing
Aspen University
03.2024 - 01.2025
Interim Fine Arts Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
12.2021 - 08.2022
Adjunct Professor of English
Grand Canyon University
07.2019 - 12.2021
Coach and Manager
Flip Dunk Sports
01.2017 - 07.2019
Corporate Trainer and Writer
Healthcare Management Administrators
05.2014 - 08.2016
Fall Intern
United States Senate, Senator John McCain
08.2012 - 12.2012
Research and Writing Associate
Arizona Summit Law School
01.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Director of Graduate Writing Program
California State University
12.2010 - 01.2012
Writing Instructor
California State University
08.2010 - 05.2011
Writing Center Tutor
California State University
08.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Writing
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Washington University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Law
American University Washington College of Law
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