JANET STEELE HARKINS
**** ******* ******, *********, ** 35475
cell: 205-***-****
email: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Experienced professional with an extensive background in teaching, customer
service, data entry, technology, criminal justice, and human resources.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Public Administration (MPA) - Troy University, completion date
December, 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Criminal Justice - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa,
AL, May 2010
Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Computer Science
TECHNCIAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Internet
Explorer, Ontrack HRIS, html, Java Script, Web Design, Troubleshooting,
Printers, Basic Networking, Implementing, Data Management, Lotus Notes
CERTIFICATIONS:
Applied Forensic Science, The World Society of Forensics, May 2007
AED and CPR, June 2008
EXPERIENCE:
9/08 - Present
Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, AL
Substitute Teacher
. Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time
in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
. Help students develop a positive attitude toward learning and studying
. Work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities
. Maintain classroom control and discipline that fosters a safe and
positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with
school and county policies
. Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel
information
. Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety
of all students
6/08 - 12/09
West At Home, Omaha, NE (work from home)
Customer Service Representative
. Interacted directly with customers by telephone
. Provided pricing, availability, and schedule information within
established guidelines
. Served as communication link between customers and sales staff to
assure responsiveness
. Tracked order activity and alerted appropriate staff of any potential
delivery problems
9/07 - 5/08
Tuscaloosa City Board, Tuscaloosa, AL
Teacher's Aide
. Provided assistance to students academically in subjects in which
students were seeking improvement
. Provided individual and small group tutoring to students
. Motivated students and provided them with confidence toward learning
and studying
. Developed study skills specifically tailored to students needs
. Provided students with study skills and good study habits, helping
them break down complex issues
5/07 - 9/07
Venture Staffing, Birmingham, AL
Data Entry Clerk/Scanner Operator/Inventory Control
. Accurately keyed information into Oracle
. Served as OCR Document Image Technician
. Processed claims to be filed
. Sorted and Screened claims to be sent to various departments
. Operated data entry devices, verified information, and prepared
documents for printing
. Inputted information into computers using templates on certain
computer programs
. Used computer word processors to fill in forms on letters and memos,
and arranged material such as tables and charts for viewing
. Scanned documents to reproduce as hard copies to be shipped, or as
soft copies to be stored on CDs or secure servers for future retrieval
by clients
. Count claims as they come in and storage them in correct files
. Run a series of reports on daily, weekly, or monthly basis
1/06 - 5/08
Tutor, Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama
. Provided academic assistance to students in reading and math courses.
. Helped students develop positive attitudes toward learning and
studying.
12/04 - 1/06
ZF Lemforder Corporation, Tuscaloosa, AL
Human Resources Assistant
. Assisted Human Resource Manager with day-to-day HR operations.
. Responsible for making employee and visitor badges.
. Answered multi-line incoming telephone calls, screened calls and
referred to proper department for handling.
. Accurately entered data into Ontrack HRIS system.
. Worked in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
. Administered new hire background checks and set up appointments for
physical examinations.
. Maintained employee files on the HR filing system
. Prepared source documentation needed for employees, including
effective changes in pay, status, or benefits.
. Provided assistance in hiring process activities such as posting jobs
on job board or website, reviewing applications, and maintaining a
spreadsheet on tracking an applicant.
. Responsible for sending faxes, making photocopies, and filtering the
department's incoming mail
. Scheduled interviews, meetings, and prepared documents for HR manager