Dorothy V. Barker
*** *** **** **** ( High Point, North Carolina 27265
336-***-**** ( ********@*****.**.***
Administrative Assistant ... Office Support ... Courier
Project Coordinator ... Customer Service
Scan Documents / Electronic File Maintenance ... Document Creation ...
Proofreading
Type 90+ wpm/1,200+ kpm ... Positive Attitude ... Flexible ... Multi-tasker
Analytical ... Responsible ... Flexible to Change & Multiple Priorities
Attention to Detail ... Accountable for Actions ... Personal Initiative
Team Player / Leader ... Resourceful ... Outstanding Work Ethic
V Conscientious, personable and energetic administrative professional;
reputation for creative problem-solving, strong organizational skills
and trusted to work with confidential matters.
V Possess excellent communication skills - written and verbal - and able
to impart information / presentations to groups; excellent listening
skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
V Computer skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher,
QuickBooks, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect, Photoshop, Outlook and Internet.
EXPERIENCE
July 2008 SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST NC ~ Winston-Salem,
NC
to February 2010 Project Coordinator / Volunteer Liaison
< Train individuals and groups (up to 25 volunteers) of
all ages and cultural diversities in food sorting
process.
< Supervise, work alongside and answer questions from
volunteers to ensure adherence to guidelines.
< Process 3,000+ pounds of donated food items daily that
is distributed to 400+ agencies throughout 18 counties.
March 2007 MACHINE SPECIALTIES, INC. ~ Greensboro, NC
to June 2008 Quality Control Administrative Assistant / Shipping
Clerk
< Created and proofread part certifications in Quality
Control Department for metal manufacturing facility
grossing $1.5+ million annually.
< Electronically removed distortions from blueprints;
scanned job documentation and maintained electronic
files. Assembled documents to create job packets for
machinists.
< Prepared parts for painting and shipping; made
deliveries; ran errands.
January 2007 EXPRESS PERSONNEL ~ Greensboro, NC
to March 2007 Administrative Assistant - Bolection Door
(Temporary Assignment)
< Organized and purged correspondence / customer files for
manufacturer of high-end, custom-made interior doors.
< Mailed invoices and filed copies; updated databases;
sent samples; answered and routed telephone calls;
sorted mail.
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EXPERIENCE (continued)
July 2003 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO ~
Greensboro, NC
to November 2006 Administrative Assistant - Student Health Services
< Automated 300+ policies and procedures and created /
maintained review database; provided administrative
assistance to Director and Medical Director; produced
simple-to-complex health and standard forms for Health
Center.
< Assisted front desk staff by checking in / out patients,
answering telephones / questions, taking payments,
filing and retrieving charts and making appointments.
< Trained and supervised student workers; coached /
trained co-workers.
April 2003 WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER ~ Winston-
Salem, NC
to July 2003 Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
< Updated study participant database; created mail merges
and correspondence for Cardiologist and staff at largest
hospital and research facility in Winston-Salem, NC.
< Coordinated travel arrangements for cardiologist, staff
and study participants; purchased supplies, ordered
lunches and completed reimbursement documentation.
Synchronized and updated calendars; sorted mail;
answered / routed telephone calls.
February 1993 GRAHAM ERLACHER & ASSOCIATES ~ Greensboro, NC
to April 2003 Trial Assistant / Legal Transcriptionist /
Production Assistant
< Traveled independently throughout NC setting up for and
recording Industrial Commission / Workers' Comp hearings
for largest court reporting agency in Triad.
< Provided assistance to Deputy Commissioners and
attorneys. Transcribed and proofread hearings,
reproduced transcripts / exhibits and packaged
shipments.
January 1989 EXEC-U-TYPE ~ Greensboro, NC
to January 2002 Owner - Administrative / Typing Services
< Transcribed, typed and proofread documents for various
businesses, college / high school students, individuals
and community organizations.
MILITARY
United States Marine Corps ~ Honorable Discharge as E-6 / Staff
Sergeant
Recipient of two Meritorious Promotions (Private First Class and
Sergeant), two Good Conduct Medals,
several Certificates of Commendation and Meritorious Masts, and
numerous Outstanding Progress Reports
EDUCATION
Salem College ~ Winston-Salem, NC
B. A. Degree in Not-for-Profit Management; Minor in Communications
(Anticipated Graduation 2013)
Guilford Technical Community College ~ Jamestown, NC
Associate in Applied Science - Microcomputer Office Automation
Technology - GPA: 4.0
Multiple GTCC Academic Achievement and President's List Awards ...
Member Phi Theta Kappa
Chief Marshall for 1990 Commencement Exercises ... Who's Who Among
Students in American Junior Colleges
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Salem College Fleer Center Leadership Advisory Council - Member
August 2010 - Present
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Center Annual 5K Run - Committee Member
August 2010 - Present
Bruce Davis for NC Senate - Committee Member April 2010 - Present
< Worked on Petition Drive that acquired 8,309 signatures to get Mr.
Davis on Ballot
< Currently Volunteer Coordinator for Campaign Drive
Marine Corps League 87th National Convention August 2009 - August
2010
< Recruited by Commandant of League to serve on Planning / Executive,
Fundraising, and Dignitary Liaison Committees for National
Convention held in Greensboro in August 2010
< Contacted businesses for purchase of ads in Black & White / Color
Commemorative Ad Books
< Invited and coordinated with U.S., State, County, and City
politicians to attend Convention Events
< Filled in as needed during week of Convention
Marine Corps League, Greater Greensboro Detachment 260 - Member
August 2009 - Present
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Survivor's Luncheon - Chairperson
Spring 2009
< Solicited area businesses for donations; coordinated facilities and
date / time of function; recruited guest speaker and chaplain.
Western Guilford High School Spring 2007 / 2008 / 2009
< Announcer / Spotter for Lacrosse Games
Habitat for Humanity 1993 - 2001/2005 - Present
< Building Team Member for 20+ Houses
USA Volleyball Junior Olympic Team - Administrative Volunteer Fall
2004 / 2005
< Input and maintained team member database / spreadsheets; ensured
all documents received and current; made copies of documents /
rosters; compiled team notebooks for coaches.
Kathleen Clay Edwards Library at Price Park - Advisory Committee Member
2001 - 2004
< As the Robinridge Neighborhood Representative, collaborated with
community leaders (including former Mayor Carolyn Allen), library
employees and city officials to develop, coordinate and approve
design elements of library.
Guilford Middle School 2001 - 2006
< School Directory Coordinator (Raised surplus of $350) ... PTA
Membership Drive Chairperson ...
Fall Fundraiser Co-chairperson
Cub Scouts 2001 - 2003
< Webelos Scout Leader ... Cub Scout Popcorn Assistant and
Chairperson (Raised proceeds of $1,500+, which was an all-time high
for den)
Jefferson Elementary School 1998 - 2003
< Book Fair Committee Member ... Media Center Volunteer ... Class
Parent / Volunteer ... Tutor ... Beautification Committee Founder /
Chairperson