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CAREER GOAL
I am seeking a position with a people orientated organization that can utilize my personal, organizational and management skills.
EDUCATION
2005- present
BA - University of Maine at Augusta, Liberal Studies- in progress
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007-present
Bridgewater College – Bridgewater, VA
Admission Secretary
Works with faculty as academic support staff, scheduling appointments for counselors, coaches, and faculty, proof reading, typing & data entry, reception/phone, and oversee direct mailings.
2000 – present
GAFiA Sailing Charter, Inc. – Belfast, ME
Co-owner
Responsibilities include: managing daily operations of the sailing charter company including customer service, vacation planning, public relations and marketing programs. ( www.sailbelfast.com) Certified American Red Cross/USCG First Aid and CPR Instructor.
September 2003 - June 2005
Riley School - Warrington Road, Glen Cove, ME
Teacher k-3
Developed curriculum and implemented individual educational plans to include: reading, writing, math, creative play, theater and music.
August 1998 - September 2003
National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped - Belfast, ME
Administrator / Office Manager
Works with director serving as coordinator and consultant for a variety of on going organizational projects. Working with diverse populations responsibilities include, the day-to-day management. Public relations coordinator, writing press releases, design ads, manage outside printing contractors, volunteer coordinator and organizing fund raising projects. Point person for customer service, manage and maintain mailing data base for school, payroll, bakery's mail order business, café and gallery. Supervise office staff, kitchen employees, catering service for outside events.
June 1997 - August 1998
Kno-Wal-Lin - Rockland, ME
Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsibilities included assistance with daily living skills, range of motion exercises, daily assessment of overall health, preparing meals, cleaning, educational activities and personal care for adults and children with disabilities in their home and assisted with outside appointments for horseback riding and physical therapy.
September 1995 - June 1997
Kelmscott Farm – Lincolnville, ME
Project Coordinator
Set up the office filing system, all aspects of mail order business, developed data base, inventory records, shipping and maintained all systems, managed farm shop, educational programs for children, volunteer program for 28 volunteers, organized special events, scheduled tours and set up individual farm experiences for groups, extensive telephone contact with vendors to develop product, customer service, marketed product in New York Trade Shows and worked independently to promote the farm and it's products.
September 1994 - June 1995
MSAD #34, Gladys Weymouth School - Morrill, ME
Deaf Interpreter
Instructed ASL Sign Language and assisted with classroom instruction to a five-year-old student in a multi-age all day class. Aided with lesson plan preparation, music class, physical education class, and other children with signing. Assisted all children in writing, spelling, reading assessments and substituted in other classrooms when needed.
March 1990 - September 1994
Bennett-Springer Insurance Agency - Belfast, ME
Insurance Customer Service Representative
Worked with customers in all aspects of property and casualty insurance coverage. Rating and writing policies, filing claims, policy changes, billing and problem solving to resolve issues between companies, banks and individuals. Typing, filing, computer operation and file maintenance.
October 1987 - March 1990
Law Offices of Brown & Crowe - Belfast, ME 04915
Legal Secretary
Client interviews for drafting and preparation of wills, probate of estates and adoption. Responsible for all aspects of real estate closings, preparation of forms, issue checks, and type deeds. Drafting court documents and recording them with county offices.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified: Red Cross: CPR/First Aid Instructor
Certified: Nurses Assistant Program
Certified: American Sign Language Program
Certified: ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Conflict Resolution and Customer Service Complaint Resolution Courses
Sofware: MS-Office Suite
REFERENCES
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