Audrey Y. Shepherd _______________________________________________________
P.O. Box 1064, Tallahassee, FL 32302
Cell: (850) 591-
abilpa@r.postjobfree.com
Objective Obtaining a position in an organization that allows productive
use of my skills and education.
Skills
Office Administrative, office management, training, secretarial,
typing, data entry, adding machine, Dictaphone, PC, accounts
receivable, customer service, stress management,
organizational/time management.
Equipment Personal computer, fax, adding machine, PBX multi-line
switchboard, electric typewriter, manual typewriter,
Dictaphone, copier, collator, GBC binder.
Software MS Word 98/00 MS Excel 98/00 MS Windows 98/00
MS Windows NT
Ms Office 98/00 MS PowerPoint MS Outlook 98/00
MS Works 6.0
MS Access 98/00 QuickBooks Femis
Aramis
Ms Windows XP Best Case Custom built
programs
Personal Methodology in compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Interpret data, compile figures and prepare reports; respond
accurately under stress; plan, organize and coordinate work
activities; ability to communicate effectively; establish and
maintain effective working relations with others. Motivated,
organized self-starter. Work well in groups and independently.
Quickly establish strong interpersonal relationships with
clients and coworkers. Adept at utilizing computers and new
technologies.
Work History
2007 - 2009 Administrative Assistant, Office of Attorney General,
Administrative Law, Tallahassee, Fla.
Responsible for 4 Attorneys - maintaining their files, keeping files
docketed and up to date, scheduling
Court Reporters when needed, keeping time,
processing mail, making travel reservations for upcoming
board meetings. Travel reimbursements. Perform a variety of
duties for each Attorney that was needed. Typed various legal
documents. Sent letters to clients scheduling appearance for
meetings concerning their License has been suspended.
2004 - 2007 Administrative Assistant, Florida Office of Insurance
Regulation, Specialty Product Administration
Tallahassee, Fla.
Consult with other areas within the Department on issues or
questions relating to the regulation of Specialty Insurers.
Perform special projects researching Licensing, Officer and
Director Information and company status. Responsibilities
included typing correspondence for the Bureau Chief and
Financial Administrator. Perform a variety of duties of a
detailed and technical nature requiring a well-rounded
knowledge of each entity regulated by the Bureau. Answer
correspondence without supervision and transcribe dictation of
minutes of staff meetings. Schedule and maintain calendar
appointments for the Bureau Chief and Financial Administrator
as well as six other Insurance Analysts. Answer consumer
questions and direct them to the proper department.
2 Living Support Specialist, Greenville County Disabilities & Special
Needs, Greenville, S.C.
Maintained a semi-independent home where I taught individuals
to interact with one another in a home environment. Monitored
the female residents to make sure they where able to function
properly, follow through and prompt those not able. Taught
female residents to develop skills in health and daily living
chores enabling them to function independently as well as how
to socialize and interact with one another, friends and family
members. Taught residents entertainment exercises. Monitored
and dispensed medications when and if needed.
2002-2002 Paralegal-Bankruptcy, Law Offices of Sidney Wike: Greenville,
S.C.
Paralegal and assistant to the attorney for which I prepared
and input data in computer program "Best Case" for Chapter 7
and 13 bankruptcies. Typed various legal documents and was
responsible for filing with bankruptcy courts and trustees.
Sent letters to clients regarding date, time and place of court
appearance. Scheduled appointments for clients and
interviewed them for proceedings.
2002. Administrative Assistant, Department of Labor-Workman's
Compensation Division,
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Secretarial support; screened clients for job placement;
researched and documented clients claims; requisitioned
medical/insurance records; data entry; filing; scheduling
appointments.
2001. Administrative Assistant, Bureau of Archeological Research,
Tallahassee, Fla.
Secretarial support to research staff; prepared and
maintained post-archaeological dig-site reports and
findings, spreadsheets, project files, vehicle requisitions; office
administration included purchasing
supplies and office equipment, preparing travel arrangements,
itineraries, and reimbursements.
1999. Intake/Distribution Specialist, Children and Family Services
(Aid to Families with Dependent
Children (AFDC), Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Preliminary screening for Medicaid/food stamp program;
processed requests, approvals, and denials for aid; prepared,
updated, and maintained new, open, and closed case files;
archived cases; scheduled appointments; prepared and
transmitted internal and external referrals to community
agencies; trained new employees; processed case transfers to
other district offices; distributed food stamps; maintained and
balanced food stamp distribution records.
1994. Secretary, Developmental Services, Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Prepared and distributed memorandums, travel vouchers, monthly
reports, monthly and quarterly budget, and employee
evaluations; processed internal and external correspondence;
word processed; purchased and maintained inventory for office
supplies and equipment; prepared contracts for LTRC license
group homes; maintained and balanced individual billing of LTRC
homes; point of contact for all vendors, clients, group home
operators, and non-profit organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Kaplan University -
Anticipated Graduation 2010
Honors: Presidents List 4.0 GPA - Kaplan University
Honors: Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Associate of Science in Office Technology with Legal Emphasis -
Webster College 1995
Honors: Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor
Society
Certificate in Business Management - Indian River Community
College 2003
Registered Notary Public - South Carolina 2003
Certificate in Microsoft Excel, PC Professor Computer School
2002
Certificate in Business and Secretarial Procedures, Associated
Business Careers 1977
Certificates in First Aid, Adult CPR and Defensive Driving
Additional Training
Family Law; Personal Injury Law; Real Estate
Law; Criminal Law; Business Law; Wills,
Probate, and Estate Law; Trusts, Legal Research,
Legal Transcription, Business Management,
Word Processing, Customer Service, Crisis Situations
References Furnished upon Request