LUANN C. HARE
Somerville, AL 35670
Cell: 256-***-****
Email: *********@*******.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fort Drum, NY
Family Readiness Support Assistant
Clerically and administratively assisted the unit commander/rear
detachment commander in implementing and maintaining Family support
services and coordinating with others on briefings/meetings. Assisted the
rear detachment commander with training on Family readiness issues for
Soldiers and Family members. Provided support to and maintained effective
communication with the Family Readiness Group (FRG) volunteer leadership.
Relayed accurate FRG information to Soldiers and Family members. Received
and routed calls; provided accurate and tactful customer service.
Maintained unit's virtual FRG web page. Performed general clerical duties
using office automation equipment. Maintained files, forms, copies of all
call rosters, telephone trees and newsletters. Directly responsible for
establishing and maintaining the virtual FRG website for the battalion.
Provided expertise and knowledge enabling the FRG to support the Families
of the battalion's 352 deployed soldiers. Assisted in the establishing of
the battalions CARE teams and training by providing the FRG leaders and
the Battalion Commander timely and accurate information. Directly
responsible for designing, formatting and editing the battalion's
quarterly newsletter.
2003-2007 FIRST COMMAND FINANCIAL PLANNING Evans Mills,
NY
Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
Perform a variety of receptionist, clerical and record keeping duties;
Receive telephone calls and visitors, ascertain the nature of the call or
visit; Apply guidelines concerning release of client information. Schedule
and coordinate appointments for clients, reschedule if necessary;
Coordinate scheduling, and ensure appointments are timely; Responsible for
preparing all documents for client appointments, including insurance,
investment and banking forms; Responsible for ordering supplies and
sending appropriate correspondence to clients; Plan and execute weekly
team meetings; Responsible for pay roll and tax preparation; Use MS word
and MS Excel on a daily basis; Keep all client files in order and filed
properly, both hard and soft copies; Ensure the confidentiality of all
client files; Responsible for keeping agent commissions log, reconciling
commission statements and recording all checks received .
2001 - 2003 FIRST COMMAND FINANCIAL PLANNING Ansbach, GE
Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
Office Manager for the District Agent in a district of 4 agents; Worked
with Windows 2000 and Office XP; Completed all required paper work and
multiple forms for DA; Kept client records and files updated using
software and hard copies; Answered multiple phone lines; Scheduled
appointments for DA and kept his calendar up to date; Trained new and
existing employees; Responsible for logs and receipts of all DA production
credit; Responsible for office bill; Responsible for ordering office
supplies and assisted with planning and executing financial seminars;
Received certification for successfully completing all modules associated
with the development and training of a First Command Financial Planning
Administrative Assistant; 40 hours per week
1998 - 2000 YORK LIGHTING
Grafton, VA
Lighting Sales
Residential and commercial lighting sales; Assembled light fixtures; Set-
up showroom; Stocked freight and inventory; Ordered supplies; Answered
phone; received payment from customers and ran cash register; Assisted
customers with lighting selections; Attended and successfully completed a
seminar on Home Lighting Design and Proven Strategies for Improving Your
Sales Productivity; 30 hours per week
1997-1997 HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
Honolulu, HI
Crossing Guard
Enforced traffic safety regulations for elementary school students;
Ensured children's safety when crossing the street before and after
school; Responsible for safety training drills with the Junior Police
officers; 10 hours per week
1996 - 1997 AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP
Schofield Barracks, HI
Merchandiser
Credited accounts; Set-up and stocked seasonal displays; 10 - 15 hours
per week
1996 - 1996 BENNETT YOUTH CENTER
Schofield Barracks, HI
Recreation Aid (Summer Fun Group Leader)
Worked with children ages 6-12 years old; Ensured proper leadership of
children at summer fun camp; Involved various activities with children,
including swimming, bowling, softball, kickball, arts and crafts, hockey
and various field trips; Successfully completed two weeks of training
prior to starting the season with children; Received CPR and First Aid
training; 30 hours per week
EDUCATION
1987 - 1988 SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY
Salisbury, MD
Undergraduate Courses in Physical Education
Student teaching grades 3 through 6; 7 weeks
1981 - 1985 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE
Bridgewater, VA
Bachelor of Science
Majored in Health and Physical Education