Dr. Tami Romriell
Pocatello
Summary
Results-driven education professional prepared to leverage extensive teaching experience to achieve impactful learning outcomes. Consistently excels in student engagement. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, showcasing skills in instructional design and classroom management.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Idaho Dept. of Correction
Pocatello, ID
05.2017 - 02.2023
- Delivered established curriculum aligned with correctional education standards.
- Mentored students through seven modules to develop skills that assist them in remaining substance abuse free.
- Partner with students to create plans for managing cravings and determining alternative activities versus using substances.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and engagement among students.
- Assessed student progress through evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Administrative Assistant to the Warden
Idaho Dept. of Correction
Pocatello, ID
06.2006 - 02.2023
- Mentored and coached two administrative staff, streamlining processes and creating a cohesive work unit.
- Developed and oversaw inmate-run music, creative writing, arts and crafts classes, as a means of reducing disciplinary issues.
- Wrote a grant for a Girl Scout Beyond Bars Program, wherein the daughters of their incarcerated mothers would meet once a month to work on projects and lessons. Thereby, encouraging healthy relationships and renewed trust. The girls also earned badges.
- Managed scheduling for meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements to optimize executive time.
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient communication among departments and timely completion of tasks.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment and knowledge sharing.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders. Reduced spending by 24% by instituting tighter controls.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Coordinated with outside stakeholders to acquire hygiene supplies for the creation of Success Kits given to inmates upon release, easing transition of release.
- Created and oversaw the Teach with Conviction Program, utilizing inmates to compile assignment materials for local teachers, allowing teachers to focus on students while providing inmates a sense of purpose and opportunity to give back to the community.
- Acted as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, answering questions on a myriad of topics, reducing confusion and increasing consistency.
- Coordinated and oversaw new hire process for POST and the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center, allowing for smooth transition to full-time employment.
- Restructured and reformatted staff personnel files to focus on value provided to organization.
- Transcribed and organized mental health notes for Harper hearings.
- Received and processed Disciplinary Offense Reports in a timely manner.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis05-2020
Post Master's Certificate in College Teaching - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2015
MBA - Master of Business Administration in Management
Western International University
Phoenix, AZ2012
Bachelor of Science - Business
Western International University
Phoenix, AZ2010
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Student engagement
- Engaging presentation style
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Classroom management
- Recordkeeping
- Active learning promotion
- Student rapport
- Technology integration proficiency
Accomplishments
Voted in as Vice President of Region 3 for the Idaho Correctional Association
Awarded the Cutting Edge Award for the implementation of the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program
Awarded Outstanding Civilian Officer 2003-2004 by the Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business XI Delta Chapter
Timeline
Instructor
Idaho Dept. of Correction
05.2017 - 02.2023
Administrative Assistant to the Warden
Idaho Dept. of Correction
06.2006 - 02.2023
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
Capella University
Post Master's Certificate in College Teaching - Business Administration
Capella University
MBA - Master of Business Administration in Management
Western International University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Western International University