VICKI WEST
**** ********** ***., **** *** ( Waukee, IA 50263 (
abg75b@r.postjobfree.com ( 641-***-****
* ***** ********** ** ** Administrative Assistant coupled with a Computer
Networking/Security Degree.
Compliance experience as a Technical Specialist/Compliance Analyst,
Internal Audit. Seasoned analytical and problem-solving skills with a
desire to learn new skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Technical Specialist/Compliance Analyst
. 6 years Administrative Assistant
. 5 years Quality Control Laboratory Technician
. Skilled in verbal and written communications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
and Outlook
. Completed Customer Service classes at Cambridge Investment Research
. Accounts Payable, Payroll, Customer Service, Shipping, Logistics and
some HR experience
. Acquired a position in a Financial Broker/Dealer where confidentiality
was of utmost importance.
. 6 years of analytical and problem-solving responsibilities
. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot office equipment including
computers, fax, copier, phones; update and install hardware and
software
. Managed a Small Animal Hospital office which included receptionist,
bookkeeping, scheduling and veterinarian assistant
. People person; more than willing to help with any problems customers
or co-workers may have
. Dependable, personable employee with an excellent work ethic
EDUCATION
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CURRENT
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
GPA 3.95 . Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Records, Medical Coding,
Health Law, Reimbursement, Electronic Systems, Pharmacology,
Pathophysiology, and more.
A.A.S. Degree - COMPUTER NETWORKING & SECURITY
2008
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
GPA 3.9 . Member of Phi Theta Kappa
CLERICAL DIPLOMA
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
ASSOCIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Secretary/Treasurer - Computer Networking/Security Club - 1 year
Coordinated fundraising and trip to Las Vegas for the DefCon Computer
Security Convention.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/COMPLIANCE ANALYST - Internal Audit - Compliance
Department
Cambridge Investment Research, Fairfield, IA
March 2009 - March 2010
Cambridge is a privately owned Financial Broker-Dealer, in business for 28
years with 1,600 Rep/Advisors supported by approximately 300+ home office
staff
. Data mapping, data analysis and troubleshooting
. Various monthly compliance reports
. Communication with Rep Advisors and Information Services Department
. E-mail surveillance
SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
October 2008 - March 2009
Hawthorne Direct
Fairfield, IA Hawthorne Direct is a full service direct response
advertising agency specializing in creating and producing infomercials,
Direct Response TV and online video advertising.
. Completed travel arrangements, itineraries and expense reports
. Receptionist/all types of office communications
. Created electronic spreadsheets and reports
. Fill in where needed. (managed shipping department)
College June 2006
- October 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN
Arm & Hammer Co. (Church & Dwight Co., Inc.)
May 2002 - October 2006
Responsibilities:
Oskaloosa, IA
. Create Excel spreadsheets, charts and budget reports for Plant Manager
. Create electronic manuals for Quality Control, Safety, Disaster
Recovery, etc.
. Computerized Payroll, Employee Benefits, Accounts Payable, Logistics,
and
Shipping in Office Assistant's absence
. Was part of a team effort to create a Quality Control Lab from scratch
. Analyze product and create and organize electronic reports and
spreadsheets with results
. Set-up and troubleshoot quality control lab equipment, software,
printers
. Purchase all supplies and chemicals
. Constant communication with the corporate office, vendors,
transportation companies, chemists, and customers
TEACHER ASSOCIATE/TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT/NURSE ASSISTANT August 1995 - June
2002 Oskaloosa Community Schools
Oskaloosa, IA
Responsibilities:
. Assist teacher in classroom
. Academic software maintenance and troubleshooting.
. Discipline for over 300 students in unstructured time.
. Secretarial duties in her absence.
. Constant communication with students, teachers and parents
. Assist students with first aid, medications, and diabetic testing and
complete health records.
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VOLUNTEER WORK
Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors - 7 years
Personnel & Building Committees - Helped reorganize the entire organization
Mahaska County YWCA Board of Directors - 4 years
President - 1 year
Daycare Committee - created a successful Day Care business that
is still prosperous.
Mahaska County Little League Board of Directors - 3 years
Oskaloosa Little League Board of Directors - 3 years
Treasurer - 2 years
Indian Hills Community College Computer Networking/Security Club - 1 year
Secretary/Treasurer - Coordinated fundraising and trip to Las Vegas for the
DefCon Computer Security Convention.