Kristie Ward, A.S.
**** ******* ****, *********, ** 06705
Phone: 203-***-****
*********@****.***
Profile
A multifunctioning support professional with skills sets
in administrative assistance and social services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Goal-
oriented individual with strong organization skills who
adapts to change. Able to handle multiple priorities
and new applications. Can meet deadlines and adhere
to program regulations.
Education ~ Associate degree
Relevant Credits:
Interpersonal Communications
Lifespan Development
Mass Communications
Junior Level Social Work Courses
Languages Known:
American Sign Language
Professional Development:
DCF case note training
Grant proposal writing certificate program
Management Skills for Administrative Professionals
Suicide Prevention
Predator Awareness Training
Non-violent crisis prevention intervention certification
Key Skills
Office Records Management Spreadsheets/Reports Front-Desk Reception
Skills: Program Auditing Event Coordination Executive Support
Client Intake Services Appointment Setting Designs Marketing
Proofreading/Collation Materials
Computer MS Word MS Outlook MS PowerPoint
Skills: MS Excel PSDCRS Data Input DonorPerfect
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Experience
American School for the Deaf - West Hartford, CT Teacher’s Aide / 11.2010 ~ Present
Provides one-on-one care for special needs student in various settings. Supervises other children
as necessary. Acts as a liaison between teacher and other therapists in care of child. Must
substitute teach when necessary.
Highlights:
• Provides office support
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• Assists teacher with modified lesson plans
• Makes Individualized education plan (IEP) recommendations
• Classroom supervision
• 1:1 basis with student; tutoring, help with social skills
• Assists in occupational and physical therapy for students
New Opportunities, Inc. - Waterbury, CT Admin Assistant / 10. 2006 ~ 11. 2010
At non-profit organization performs clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management,
program promotion and case assistance) as the assistant to the Director of Therapeutic Foster Care
Program and the Intensive Family Preservation Program. Also assists program supervisor and social
work team. Excellent attitude and work ethic while producing high-quality work.
Highlights:
• General reception
• Case assistance
• Child care and child transportation
• Assists the Director with day-to-day office management and clerical duties
• Complete administrative support to the social work supervisor and social workers
• Completes monthly and quarterly reports for the Department of Children and Families
• Organizes meetings and sets appointments
• Quarterly audits of client records and personnel files
• Assists fiscal tracking of purchase requisitions and payments related to program funding
• Program promotion and recruitment
• Editing and document preparation
• Regulation tracking and policy compliance
• Community organizing/donation solicitation
CPH Staffing & Consulting Farmington, CT Assistant / 3.2005 ~ 3.2006
Temp Agency
• Data entry
• Collated mortgage documents for notaries
• UPS/FEDEX label creation
Internships
o American School for the Deaf 6/2008 – 7/2008
Teacher’s Aide West Hartford CT
o The Record Journal Newspaper 6/2002 – 8/2002
Journalist Meriden CT
Volunteer Experience
* Caregiver at battered women's shelter
* Developed an Anger Management Program
* Youth Counseling (ages 13-21)
* Tutoring therapeutic foster and autistic children
* Church organization State Executive Secretary
* Senior citizen financial assistance
Accomplishments
Successfully managed case files within two years of hire resulting in program
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improvement and license renewal
Created forms and worksheets for DCF client data tracking
CT Youth Leadership Award
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