JUSTIN WILCHER
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and classroom management. Committed to innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Proven ability to foster collaborative learning environments while effectively adapting to diverse educational needs. Passionate about creating inclusive and motivating spaces that empower all students to reach their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Instructor
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging business curriculum to enhance student understanding of core concepts.
- Facilitated interactive workshops, promoting active learning and real-world application of business principles.
- Mentored students in strategic decision-making, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to design assessment tools that measure student performance and learning outcomes.
Business Owner/Operator
J's Coffee House And Philadelphia Dry Cleaning LLC
Philadelphia, MS
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over all inquiries.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Verified parts and materials through audit inspections and independent checks.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2026
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Human Resource Management
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2020
Skills
- Labor negotiations
- Staff recruiting and retention
- Accounting and finance
- Recruitment strategies
- Benefits and Payroll Coordination
- Strategic marketing
- Operations management
- Business process optimization
- Staff Management
- Business administration
Certification
OPAC Certificate ID 0000813E (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Proofreading, Basic Math, Bank Deposit, Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash, 10-Key, QuickBooks)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES, Phi Beta Lambda (Member; 2018 Vice President, Mississippi; 2019 ECCC President, Mississippi President) 2018 First Place Parliamentary Procedures; First Place Local Chapter Annual Business Report; 2018 Third Place Human Resource Management 2019 First Place Parliamentary Procedures; First Place Financial Services Phi Theta Kappa (Member) Sara Carr-Deaton Business Technology Award (2018) Technical Student of Year (2019) Charles E. Pennington Business Technology Award (2019) Who's Who Phi Beta Lambda (2019)
Timeline
Business Instructor
East Central Community College
08.2024 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
J's Coffee House And Philadelphia Dry Cleaning LLC
01.2020 - 01.2025
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Human Resource Management
Mississippi University For Women
Master of Science - Accounting
National University