RUTH A. CRAINE Maryland
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Summary of Qualifications
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An accomplished results-driven professional with over 9 years of
administrative experience. I am extremely successful in assisting in both
design and development of new programs and marked improvement of existing
administrative structures.
. Administrative proficiency in fast-paced office settings with proven
ability to increase office efficiencies.
. Unique ability to assist in coordination of all levels of management
and staff during a project to get the job done within a set deadline.
. Special skills include proofreading/writing & bilingual ability
(English/Spanish).
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Family Services Specialist
Department of Welfare & Supportive Services Las Vegas, NV 2009
- June 2010
Family Services Specialist II (FSS II)
. Interviewed applicants & processed applications for Welfare assistance
(English & Spanish) in extremely fast-paced and constantly changing
environment
. Daily processing of applications in database
. Translated for other employees as needed
Director Jr. High Youth Program
Vida Abundante Iglesia (Abundant Life Church) Morelia, MEXICO
2005-2008
Special Project Development/Event Coordination
. Planned international travel itinerary for management
. Developed and produced monthly publication using Microsoft Publisher
. Translated English to Spanish/Spanish to English on a regular basis
(written and spoken)
. Coordinated all aspects of 700-1,000 person events (organization of
publicity, volunteers, travel arrangements, planning meetings, etc.)
. Coordinated all logistical matters for weekly meetings attended by
2,000 people
. Filled in for receptionist handling multi-level phone lines when
needed
Coordinator Jr. High Youth Program
. Planned all logistical aspects of regular weekly meetings and special
outings (transportation, audio/visual preparation, etc.)
. Recruited and coordinated volunteer workers
. Kept & updated records of all expenses, stayed within budget as given
by management)
Coordinator International Mission Program
. Translated for speakers in public conferences
. Organized multi-faceted team of volunteers to keep on schedule with
all activities (cooks, maintenance, translators, chauffeurs)
. Coordinated schedules/appointments with 'vendors' (orphanages, rehab
centers, etc.)
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Communications & Events Coordinator
Elim Bible Institute Rochester, New York 2000-
2005
Communications & Events Coordinator
. Made travel arrangements for recruitment trips
. Edited all advertising materials (brochures, catalogs, magazine,
fundraising letters, student handbook, radio ads, promotional video)
. Coordinated completion of all print materials (appointments with
design team, printers, etc.) and created greater efficiencies with
budgets and deadlines
. Wrote copy for various print materials (brochures, magazine articles,
fundraising letters)
. Wrote professional fundraising letters to be sent to 1,000's
. Organized on-campus events for hundreds of prospective students (set
up planning meetings, updated databases with student information,
mailing of invitations, coordinating schedules among all staff to be
involved in the events)
Admissions Counselor
. Processed paperwork for all International & many standard student
applications
. Assisted management in training of new employees & volunteers to give
tours, use office equipment, office database, etc.
. Responsibilities included oversight of office staff in all daily
activities related to Admissions Department (management of database of
1,000s of prospective students, mailing of information packets, email
& telephone inquires, tours, application processing)
. Prepared weekly statistical reports
. Assisted management with special projects as needed
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OFFICE skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access,
Outlook)
. Experience in Quickbooks
. Experience in desktop publishing (Publisher & Quark)
. Database creation/management (Access) & use (Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge)
. Proficient use of general office elements (multi-line phone, fax,
copier, scanner, etc.)
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Education
Graduate - Ministry 2000
Elim Institute, Lima, NY
TESOL Certified 1996
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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professional references
Robyn Painter 702-***-****/ 702-486-
1619
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Family Services Specialist Supervisor
Dept. of Welfare & Supportive Services, Las Vegas, NV
Andres Spyker 011-52-443-***-****
ablxcg@r.postjobfree.com www.vidaabundante.com.mx
Pastor, Vida Abundante Iglesia, Morelia, Mich., MEXICO
Traci Williams 585-***-****
ablxcg@r.postjobfree.com www.elim.edu
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Elim Bible Institute, Lima,
NY
Ruth Craine. Maryland. 716-***-****