KATHY HASTINGS
PO Box **** • Elizabethtown, NC **337 • 910-***-**** • *************@*******.***
Goal-oriented, self motivated professional with great communication and intuitive problem solving skills.
Strengths: strong work ethic, reliable, organized, innovative, personable, adaptable, high energy, and pride
in thorough documentation.
E DUCATION & C REDENTIAL S
Bladen Community College, Dublin, IN
Effective Teacher Training Certification-December 2007
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Organizational Management Adult Degree Program
October 1999-May 2000
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Associates’ Degree Business Administration
Cum Laude Graduate 1999 Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society Inducted 1998
E MPLOYMENT H ISTO RY
SECTION 8 SPECIALIST, January 2008-November 2009
JOINT MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY – Bladenboro, NC
Administration of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for Bladen County, NC;
performed all tasks related to verifying eligibility of potential and current Section 8
applicants/participants; computed participants portion of rent share and negotiate rent with
landlords; counseled participants and landlords on voucher program, explained lease contracts
and assisted in resolution of problems between owners and participants; processed agency share
of monthly rent and utility checks and month end closings; maintained, collected data, and
completed SEMAP report for HUD.
HEAD START FAMILY SERVICE WORKER/FAMILY ADVOCATE, Dec 2004 – May 2007
PACE COMMUNITY ACTION SERVICE – Vincennes, IN – August 2006-May 2007
Determined eligibility for enrollment in Head Start; worked with families setting and achieving
goals through Home Visits and providing resources; working with three other Family Service
Workers planned, organized, and facilitated events for families; requested donations of items for
events; and provided bus monitor/aide services as needed.
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Employment History Continued
E.R.B.A. HEAD START/OLNEY, IL CENTER – Greenup, IL –December 2004- August 2006
Determined eligibility for enrollment in Head Start; worked with families setting and achieving
goals through Home Visits and providing resources; planned, organized, and facilitated events
for families; requested donations of items for events; provided transportation for dental care; bus
driver as needed basis.
LEGAL ASSISTANT/NOTARY PUBLIC, Mar 2002 – Dec 2004
TOFAUTE & SPELMAN ATTORNEYS – Vincennes, IN
Managed litigation files and settlements; filed court documents with local and Federal Courts;
scheduled depositions; worked with other attorneys regarding Discovery and Settlements;
negotiated medical bill settlement and subrogation with insurance companies; worked with trust
account using Peachtree Software.
O THER P ERTIN ENT I NFORMATION
While attending college, I worked various positions to support myself and two children; positions
included banking, as an AmeriCorps Member within the high school and college educational system, a
census crew leader, a substitute teacher, and a advocate for foster children.
Prior to attending Vincennes University as a full time adult college student; I worked at a Savings & Loan
Association for 12 years, beginning as a Teller and leaving as a Loan Originator.
R EFER ENCES
KATHY HASTINGS
SABRINA JACOBS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIRLS INC - WILMINGTON
1502 Castle St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Office: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-****
DEAN HILTON, HILTON AUCTION & REALTY
505 W. Broad St., Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Office: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-****
LEE GUY, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
803 N. Main St., Bladenboro, NC 28320
Home: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-****
BRENT HOOD, CARRIAGE HOUSE INVESTMENTS/FIRST CAPITAL VENTURES
505 W. Broad St., Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Office: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-****