Rockford, IL
61109
Dawn R Miller
Education 2006 - 2007 Cardinal Stritch
University Beloit, WI
Certificate in Human Resource Management GPA
4.0
**** - 2001 Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration GPA
2.9
Training and
Advanced Study
Employee Development; Wage, Salary, and Benefit
Administration; Health &
Safety; Employee & Labor Relations; Staffing: Selection &
Placement
Professional 2006 - Present Rockford Public Schools
experience Rockford, IL
Student Services Administrative Assistant
(Roosevelt Alternative High School)
Bi monthly presentations (including powerpoint) to
perspective parents and students (room prep set up
and break down)
Act as Administrative Assist to the Principal (HR
duties)
Recommends for hire (submitted timely)
Organize and implement semi monthly student
Orientation
Collaborate with staff members, administration,
community agencies and families to provide
alternative student support
Coordinate intake /exit process and transitions
between schools
Plan, organize, and direct special events (ie;
Commencement ceremony)
Process requests for transcripts, disability
information, GED applications, following FERPA
guidelines
Quarterly newsletter, monthly meeting minutes
Work with a diverse population including at risk
youth
2005 - 2006 Milestone, Inc. Rockford, IL
Resident Services Coordinator (RSC)
Direct supervisor to Group home staff (hourly and
salaried)
Yearly performance reviews, reprimands,
accommodations
Determined time off availability, payroll
Ensure employees adhere to Administrative Policy
and Procedures
Monitor staff work hours and overtime, biweekly
calculations
Annual tracking of employee development and
training requirements
Conduct exit interviews
2002 - 2004 Rockford Business College. Rockford, IL
Director of Office Operations and Human Resources
Interview, hire, orient, and train new employees
Benefits administration: Medical, FMLA, disability,
Workers Comp, 401k, AFLAC, COBRA
Payroll administration and support (ADP)
Recruitment and retention of staff
Bank reconciliation and budgeting; monitored
student accts, A/R, A/P
Processed payments, refunds, and overpayments from
PELL, scholarships, student loans, etc.
Customer Service Supervisor (front desk/maintenance
dept)
Design and implemented Customer Service Standards
Order supplies, process invoices
1994 - 2001 State of Texas DHS Dallas, TX
1999 - 2001 Adoption Assistance Case Manager
1998 - 1999 Aged and Disabled Case Manager
1994 - 1998 Medicaid & Food Stamp Case Manager
Interviewed and determined financial and functional
eligibility
Assist clients in crisis
Assist client in job search, counsel to self
sufficiency
Additional
Experience 2001-Present Professional Accounting & Tax Service
Seasonal Tax Preparer
2007-Present Kmart
Customer Service Supervisor
2002 Janet Wattles (Manhattan Counseling
Center)
Office Manager
1990-1993 Eastside Medical Clinic
Office Manager/Human Resource Manager
Additional
Education 1988 Rockford School of Practical Nursing
Graduate (no licensure)
Computer
Applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AS400, Peoplesoft
References Available Upon Request