KATHLEEN WALKER
**** ******* ******* ******** *****
Hueytown, Alabama 35023
***********@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years experience in a variety of journalism and administrative
positions. Ability to multitask, prioritize and work well under pressure,
with minimal or no supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills,
initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through skills. Capable of
successfully managing several projects simultaneously and meeting all
deadlines. Skilled in Microsoft Works, Word, Excel, Outlook; Quark XPress;
Aldus Pagemaker; Fiserv Freedom (AS2000); SAP; Mocha (AS/400) and Passport.
Familiar with Microsoft Access and PowerPoint. Active in community
theater and volunteer organizations.
EDUCATION
Online Coursework, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 2006 -
Introduction to Non-Profit Management, Introduction to Grant Writing
Summer Coursework, University of Alabama at Huntsville, Huntsville,
Alabama, 1999 - Technical Writing, Javascript, Business Communications
B.A., Journalism/Mass Communication, Samford University, Birmingham,
Alabama, 1998
. Minor - French
. Service Vice-President, Gamma Sigma Sigma; Developed, organized and
implemented service projects in the community.
. Student Senator, Samford University Student Government Association.
WORK HISTORY
Cahaba GBA, through Venturi Staffing Partners, Birmingham, Alabama
January 2008- January 2010
Administrative Assistant
. Responsible for sensitive corporate correspondence relating to
Medicare overpayments.
. Responsible for maintenance of correspondence files between Cahaba GBA
and its Alabama providers.
. Based on demonstrated job proficiency, was assigned to train new
employee on corporate policies and procedures.
Various Temporary Assignments, Birmingham, Alabama
June 2007 - January 2008
Administrative Assistant
Assisted various companies with general office duties. Answered multi-line
phones; handled correspondence of a highly confidential nature; kept and
updated files.
J. Gordon Gaines, Birmingham, Alabama
2001- May 2007
Administrative Assistant
. Created and maintained a journal entry documentation log in accordance
with the Sarbanes-Oxley law.
. Reorganized accounting department records to increase efficiency.
. Organized annual and quarterly state filings, created related cover
letters, and oversaw all statement-related electronic filings.
. Assisted preparation of annual and quarterly statements using industry
standard Fiserv Freedom software.
. Prepared salvage and subrogation deposits for delivery to bank for
Robert Moreno Insurance Services and US Auto.
. Coordinated off-site storage for the department.
. As required, performed administrative assistant duties for the
accounting department and for executive officers.
. Received increased responsibilities over time based on excellent job
performance.
. Often called upon to assist other departments to reduce administrative
backlog.
. Supervised and trained summer interns and assisted new employees
within the department.
The Daily Sentinel, Scottsboro, Alabama
1999-2000
Reporter
. Conducted interviews in person and by telephone.
. Cultivated professional relationships within the Scottsboro business
community and among city and county government leaders.
. Wrote and edited news articles and briefs to be filed daily.
. Assisted advertising department with business profile articles.
. Designed page layouts with advertising and graphics departments.
. As required, assumed responsibility of photography with traditional
and digital cameras.
. All work executed and delivered through Quark Xpress on Macintosh
platform.
Operation New Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
1998
Public Relations Intern
Provided public relations support for a non-profit organization working to
revitalize the downtown area of Birmingham. Archived media relating to
ONB; assisted organization and promotion of different City Center events;
collected address information for a contact database.