Charlene Hawkins
Lincoln NE 68516
Education
****-**** ***** ***** **********, College Place, Washington
BS Elementary Education
Walla Walla College Work Excellence Award
DeHaan Work Excellence Scholarship
Work Experience
Cedars Foster Care, Lincoln, Nebraska
2007-now
Resource Parent
Developed and applied behavior management programs; Administered medications; Set up and
monitored medical appointments; Attended and participated in court hearings and team meetings;
Provided transportation for services and activities; Supervised visitations; Developed and applied
creative discipline plans; Provided tutoring; Assisted in educational decisions
1998-2008 Region V Services, Lincoln, Nebraska
Administrative Secretary
Processed time cards and payroll benefits; Greeted customers; Operated copier, fax, multi-line
telephones, intercom system, background music; Provided agenda and minutes for financial
meetings; Filed records; Processed accounts-payable, accounts-receivables and general ledger
activities; Initiated set-up and discontinuation of utility services; Fingerprinted new employees;
Developed forms and systems for new office; Maintained telephone system and computer network;
Trained new employees on office procedures; Maintained and trouble-shot computers and
peripherals; Developed personnel records database; Substituted for receptionist; Processed in-
coming and out-going mail; Monitored bank accounts and users; Receipted in-coming payments and
prepared bank deposits; Made collection phone calls and reminders; Vacuumed office and cleaned
up break room; Developed tracking system for check-out of office equipment; Advocated for
increase in job classification
Volunteer Activities
2002-now Pathfinder Club, Lincoln, Nebraska
Counselor / Assistant Director / TLT Coordinator
Taught grade-level class work and multi-grade honors; Planned and supervised club activities and
campouts; Assisted in fund-raising efforts; Organized talent shows and outreach activities; Collected
club dues and fees; Coached Bible Bowl team members; Ordered supplies; Coordinated merging
class work requirements with club activities; Assisted with Drill Team and Color Guard
1999-now Heaven’s Bells / Piedmont Park Bell Choirs, Lincoln, Nebraska
Director / Ringer / Scheduling Coordinator / Website Manager
Trained new ringers; Chose and purchased music appropriate to each occasion and ringer ability
levels; Established touring bell choir; Coordinated training event attendance; Scheduled concerts;
Directed rehearsals and concerts; Updated and re-designed website; Coordinated CD recording and
sales; Organized and coordinated fund-raising events; Assisted with foreign mission trip plans;
Developed advertisements and promotional flyers; Monitored funds and account balances
1995-now Piedmont Park Church, Lincoln, Nebraska
Children’s Division Leader / Teacher
Co-developed curriculum for use in the 0-2 yr old room; Taught Bible lessons; Monitored funds and
account balances; Purchased supplies; Coordinated room schedules for teachers, leaders and other
participants; Recruited and mentored teachers and room assistants; Assisted in planning social
activities; Created teaching props