DENA PATTERSON

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Columbus, OH 43204

614-***-****

478-***-****

RESUME CAPSULE

Twenty-four years experience as Biological Science Technician, with

superior organizational skills, production efficiency, leadership, and

excellent records in problem-solving and safety oversight. Twelve

years experience as mediator. Three years experience as an independent

court record researcher. Ten years experience in food service and

catering.

EXPERIENCE

Cameron Mitchell Catering September

2009 - present

Server

Performs catering duties, which includes set-up, serving, and break-

down.

RGIS February 2009 -

present

Auditor

Performs inventories utilizing a ten-punch keyboard and finger lasers.

APH's of

up to 7200. Serves as Recounter.

USDA-ARS August 1984 -

December 2008

August 1984 -

December 2008

Biological Science Technician

Provided technical assistance to the Plant Pathologist in the

investigation of production-limiting diseases throughout

the pecan belt. Also served as back-up

administrative person. Supervised one person.

Concessions and Catering by Cox October 2000 - December 2008

Lead Caterer and Team Manager

Served as lead caterer at various functions. Familiar with sit

down and serve on china functions for as many as 1400 people.

Responsible for set up and serving.

Also worked in concessions stands, handling money and cooking.

Have experience

working in kitchen prepping food for service line and caterings.

Experienced working a buffet line and grill in restaurant.

Supervised ten people.

Pinkerton Investigative Services January 1999 -

January 2002

Independent Court Record Researcher

Searched for records in the various court systems within Houston

County.

Office of Dispute Resolution, State of Georgia October 1996 -

December 2008

Mediator

Served as mediator for the various courts in the State of Georgia.

Responsible for

writing up the agreement between the parties and filing the

agreement with the

Court. Also assigned therapy programs when needed.

EDUCATION

. Christopher Newport University, December 2001

B.S. in Government Administration with concentration in

Criminal Justice

. The Professional Paralegal Specialist Program, December 1996

Paralegal training with emphasis in litigation

. Fort Valley State College, January 1985

. Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, June 1982

A.S. in Agriculture

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

. Registered Mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

General Mediation (Registration #1176)

. independent court record researcher

. Essential Skills of MS PowerPoint: Levels I & II

. Mediation Training, January 1997

. Juvenile Mediation Training, October 1996

. Windows 95 Seminar, August 1996

. The Exceptional Assistant Seminar, January 1996

. Business Writing for Results Seminar, December 1995

. National Training Conference for Women, December 1995

. Federal Women's Program Mini-conference, March 1995

. EEO Counseling Course, August 1994

. EEO - Its Place in the Federal Government, May 1994

. Self-esteem and Peak Performance for Women Seminar, February 1990

. Clemson University, January 1989

Nematode Identification Course for Professional

Consultants

SPECIAL SKILLS

Working knowledge of all word processing systems and other personal

computer

applications. Ability to type 60 wpm with no errors. Able to

operate all

types of office equipment.

Experienced with farm machinery.

AWARDS

Performance Award - 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2003

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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