LAURIE A.

HEDLUND
1005 Village Court
Darien IL 60561
Home: 630.960.0031 lauriehed@gmail.com Cell: 312.287.2878


PROFILE SUMMARY

Rigorously plan and execute computer lessons on literacy skills, co-teach with classroom teachers,
assist students and faculty in production of instructional resources, utilize digital services, provide
listening and reading advisory, and Positive Behavior Support
Educate/provide students with resources to develop necessary skills in their school and future careers
Directly collaborate with classroom teachers, support all Common Core curriculum and instructional
needs while keeping an open and agreeable line of communication
Manage staff and multi-task in a fast paced environment with ease and flexibility
Strive to enhance and support the bond that exists between student and classroom teacher
Proficient in multiple digital media programs and hardware including but not limited to: All Google
and Microsoft Office products, Animoto, Photostory, Pixie, Popplet, Prezi, Voicethread, Wikis,
Prometheans, and SMART Boards

EDUCATION

MLIS, Type 10 Illinois Teaching Certificate, Middle School Endorsement
Dominican University, River Forest, IL To be completed August 2014
BS, Business Admin/Finance
Fontbonne University, St. Louis MO, Cum Laude, 1991
FINRA Licenses for Series 4, 7, 24, 27, 55


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Metea Valley High School, Aurora IL 2014
Student Teacher
Attended Instructional Leadership Team and District LMC meetings
Created Abe book list pathfinder with book covers and trailers via QR codes for display
Presented book talks for literacy strategies class and participated in literature circles
Collaborated with social studies teacher on decade research project
Checked out materials and equipment; assessed overdue materials and unpaid fines

Spring Avenue Elementary, La Grange IL 2014
Student Teacher
Incorporated Common Core curriculum into story times and technology lessons; emphasizing the five
components of reading
Cataloged and classified library resources, circulated library materials, prepared pathfinders and other
promotional literature and displays; advocated and promoted the library media program
Attended grade level, summer reading program, and library media specialist meetings
Selected and ordered library resources; advised students on grade level book choices


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Northern Trust, Chicago IL 2010-2014
Brokerage Operations Manager, Second Vice President
Responsible for managing and assignment of workflow for five operations analysts
Managed activities for varied operations team, set short-term priorities, monitor all activity
Ensured the timeliness of client products, reports, or services
Developed and implement control procedures and recommend solutions to operating procedure
Supported all functions relating to trading operations, regulatory reporting, and compliance
Performed daily and monthly summary reporting, investigated and facilitated trade claims
Acted as a buy side trader to facilitate trades formulated by the transitions team

Melvin Securities, Chicago IL 2008 2010
Operations Manager
Oversaw all audit trails, reconciliations, trade comparisons, executed orders and transfers
Managed all pre/post settlement trade issues for over 1000 retail and institutional accounts
Reviewed firm manual/ implemented changes in firm policies to ensure regulations were met
Seamlessly executed a clearing firm conversion

Jackson Securities, LLC, Chicago IL, formerly Berean Capital, Inc 2002 2008
Equity Trader & Operations Representative
Executed equity institutional trades and facilitated fixed income trading
Liaison between clients and clearing firm on all settlement issues
Supported and assisted Compliance Department

ABN AMRO, INC.,Chicago IL 1997 2000
Correspondent Services Representative
Communicated between brokers, traders, margin, P&S, and cage to ensure proper settlements
Located and addressed trade discrepancies such as: money, shares, trade/settle date & broker offset
Utilized the DTC terminal to retrieve ID confirms and track stock deliveries/receipts
Cross-referenced client positions with assignments on option expiration

Clayton Securities Services, INC., St. Louis MO 1991 1997
Client Services & Operations Representative
Monitored client buying power and adherence to NASD rules & regulations
Setup client accounts & managed orders: stocks, stock options, bonds and mutual funds
Accountable for systems control, wire operations, stock receipt, confirmations

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Campaign and volunteer for a cure for Eosinophilic Disease (C.U.R.E.D.)
Volunteer at my childrens school: read to class, classroom parties
Actively support and advocate for my local animal shelter
Volunteer with the local Boy Scout troop
Support schools through Donors Choose