Paula Russell
Los Angeles
Summary
Creative and dedicated employee with 30 years of supervising, organizing youths, teens and adults. Talented at building respect-based relationships with students and adults through communication and upbeat attitude.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Leadership Team Co-Chair Tech Department
Providence High School
Burbank
08.2025 - Current
- Led committees to plan and execute school events and activities.
- Coordinated communication between school administration and parents.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss student needs and program development.
Assistant Acting Teacher
Born To Act Players
Studio City
08.2023 - Current
- Directed and supervised students during class activities.
- Taught acting basics, such as improvisation, character development, scene study, and monologue preparation.
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
- Encouraged students to express themselves through creative activities.
- Monitored student behavior while maintaining order in the classroom.
- Encouraged positive interactions between classmates throughout the semester.
Grade Level Ambassador
The Westmark School
Encino
07.2018 - Current
- Sent weekly correspondence to parents.
- Coordinated monthly grade level events.
- Worked closely with the school to help the students and parents find connections with the school community.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles
09.2017 - Current
- Planned and organized weekly meetings for Girl Scout troop members.
- Facilitated activities to foster team building among scouts.
- Provided guidance and support to scouts on their journey to earning badges.
- Conducted regular check-ins with scouts' parents or guardians.
- Maintained records of scout attendance and performance.
- Served as a mentor for the girls in the troop, helping them develop leadership skills.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts for the troop's various activities and events.
- Coordinated field trips, camping trips, and other outdoor adventures for the group.
- Created a safe environment where scouts felt comfortable expressing themselves freely.
Usher
LA Phil
Hollywood
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted with seating patrons in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Greeted guests and answered questions about facility amenities.
- Verified tickets for entry into the venue.
Volunteer Middle School Parent
The American School of Paris
Paris
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Back Stage Brigade Volunteer
The Buckle
Sherman Oaks
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Built stages and painted lots of props.
Shanghai American School Volunteer Executive Team
Shanghai American Team
Shanghai
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of a variety of school events and activities.
- Provided support to teachers in classrooms, libraries, computer labs and other areas as needed.
- Organized and coordinated fundraising efforts for student initiatives.
- Conducted surveys to assess parent satisfaction with school programs.
- Attended meetings to discuss ways to improve communication between parents and staff.
- Assisted in the development of strategies to enhance parent involvement in school activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Helped organize after-school clubs, such as chess or drama club, for students.
- Collected feedback from parents on their experiences with the school system.
- Developed materials for presentations at parent education workshops.
- Assisted with organizing field trips for students.
- Facilitated open discussions among parents about their concerns related to the school system.
- Provided information about available resources within the community that can benefit families.
- Assisted with developing policies that promote parental engagement in schools.
- Created a database of contact information for all parents associated with a particular school.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, answering phones and responding to emails.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Shanghai
Shanghai
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Planned and organized weekly meetings for Girl Scout troop members.
- Facilitated activities to foster team building among scouts.
- Provided guidance and support to scouts on their journey to earning badges.
- Conducted regular check-ins with scouts' parents or guardians.
- Served as a mentor for the girls in the troop, helping them develop leadership skills.
- Created a safe environment where scouts felt comfortable expressing themselves freely.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Central Florida
Celebration
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and organized weekly meetings for Girl Scout troop members.
- Facilitated activities to foster team building among scouts.
- Provided guidance and support to scouts on their journey to earning badges.
- Conducted regular check-ins with scouts' parents or guardians.
- Served as a mentor for the girls in the troop, helping them develop leadership skills.
Celebration K8 Parent Volunteer
Celebration K8 PTA
Celebration
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of a variety of school events and activities.
- Provided support to teachers in classrooms, libraries, computer labs and other areas as needed.
- Organized and coordinated fundraising efforts for student initiatives.
- Conducted surveys to assess parent satisfaction with school programs.
- Attended meetings to discuss ways to improve communication between parents and staff.
- Helped organize after-school clubs, such as chess or drama club, for students.
- Supervised children during lunch hour and recess periods.
- Assisted with organizing field trips for students.
Boy Scout Troop Leader
Boy Scouts of Central Florida
Celebration
07.2009 - 06.2015
Westmark
- Organized and conducted Scouting activities, such as camping trips and hikes.
- Lead group discussions on topics related to the Scout Oath and Law.
- Provided guidance for Scouts in developing leadership skills and personal growth.
- Instructed Scouts in knot tying, fire building, first aid, cooking, and other outdoor skills.
- Assisted with recruitment of new members through community outreach events.
- Maintained a safe environment for all participants by enforcing rules during activities.
- Developed lesson plans for weekly meetings that focused on character development.
- Created an annual budget for troop expenses including uniforms, camping gear, and supplies.
- Supervised youth volunteers at service projects throughout the local area.
- Planned weekend campouts for Scouts to explore nature and practice outdoor survival techniques.
- Evaluated individual progress towards merit badges and awards earned.
- Tracked attendance records of members at meetings, campsites, and special events.
- Coordinated field trips to museums or historical sites to expand knowledge base.
Chief Financial Officer
LR3 Enterprises, Inc.
Maitland
07.1993 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive growth, improve profitability, and maximize long-term value.
- Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
- Conducted regular financial reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement in terms of cost savings or process improvements.
- Provided strategic advice on capital structure, debt financing, investments, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate finance matters.
- Directed the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and investors to ensure compliance with all regulations.
- Analyzed business trends and provided forecasts to senior management team for decision making purposes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding taxation and reporting requirements.
- Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
- Established policies related to internal controls over accounting systems as well as financial processes within the organization.
- Reviewed contracts prior to execution by the company to ensure they are financially sound decisions.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors while maintaining a positive working relationship with suppliers.
- Evaluated new business opportunities from a financial standpoint in order to determine viability of projects.
- Assisted in developing pricing models for products and services offered by the company.
- Monitored economic conditions in order to provide insight into potential impacts on the organization's finances.
- Collaborated with IT department on implementation of software solutions that streamline financial processes.
- Implemented risk management strategies designed to protect assets while mitigating potential losses.
- Formulated and delivered financial and budget reports for investors, partners and stakeholders.
- Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Completed analysis of company financial data and produced industry reports outlining metrics and results.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Provided strategic and financial growth advice to other company executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ambassador University
Big Sandy, TX06-1992
Skills
- Supervising Student Activities
- Group And Individual Teaching
- Safe Learning Environment
- Motivating Students
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Parent Leadership Team Co-Chair Tech Department
Providence High School
08.2025 - Current
Usher
LA Phil
04.2024 - 10.2025
Assistant Acting Teacher
Born To Act Players
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Middle School Parent
The American School of Paris
07.2022 - 06.2023
Grade Level Ambassador
The Westmark School
07.2018 - Current
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
09.2017 - Current
Back Stage Brigade Volunteer
The Buckle
08.2017 - 06.2022
Shanghai American School Volunteer Executive Team
Shanghai American Team
09.2015 - 06.2017
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Shanghai
08.2015 - 06.2017
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Central Florida
07.2014 - 06.2015
Celebration K8 Parent Volunteer
Celebration K8 PTA
08.2009 - 06.2015
Boy Scout Troop Leader
Boy Scouts of Central Florida
07.2009 - 06.2015
Chief Financial Officer
LR3 Enterprises, Inc.
07.1993 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ambassador University