KIMBERLY D. CORELLI
SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA 28779
*********@*****.***
WRITING SAMPLES
Press Release
Memo
Bad News Letter
EDUCATION
Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, North Carolina)
2006-present (Anticipated Graduation Date: August 2012)
B.A. in English, Concentration: Professional Writing; Minor: International Studies
GPA: 4.0
Southwestern Community College (Sylva, North Carolina)
2001-2006
Associate in Arts Degree
Graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA
Relevant Coursework
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Communication
Introduction to Creative Writing and Editing
Writing for Careers
Technical Writing
Introduction to Professional Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, North Carolina)
October 2003-presentAdministrative Support Associate
Generate online purchase requisitions, complete online travel forms including approvals
and reimbursements, work order requests, NC motor fleet requests, refund requests, memos,
correspondence, reports, invoices, and other materials.
Use Banner program to obtain student information and to check on purchase transactions
for the University Center. Compile totals for reports and verify amounts on requisitions,
invoices, etc.
Provide direct secretarial and administrative support for University Center director in
addition to other professional staff for the following: Last Minute Productions; Lectures,
Concerts, and Exhibitions; UC Outdoor Rental and Base Camp Cullowhee; and Leadership.
Provide backup secretarial support for Student Government Association offices (including
all SGA-funded student organizations) and the Center for Student Involvement Offices
(including the Women s Center, Multicultural Center, Greek Life, and student
organizations).
Set up and maintain files for requisitions, purchase orders, packing slips, invoice
copies, memos, reports, and other correspondence materials.
Greet visitors, answer telephones, take messages, and respond to routine questions. Have
knowledge of physical aspects of campus and the University Center for general information.
Prepare drafts of reports, manuscripts, and correspondence. Create brochures, flyers, and
web pages for marketing events and programs. Create forms for using university motor
fleet, SGA funding requests, applications, and other official documents. Maintain data for
all University Center websites, including for student organizations.
Take, type, and distribute staff meeting minutes; serve as support for search committees;
send out campus-wide emails with University Center information; and coordinate projects
with the Print Shop throughout the year. Order and maintain inventory of various supplies
for all University Center departments. Provide backup support for SGA and CSI Offices
including all university student organizations. Work with organizations budgets to ensure
that contracts and requisitions meet funding requirements.
Compile daily cash report on a weekly basis when Business Manager is out; assist in
annual University Center functions such as Christmas Madrigal Dinner, Tuckasegee River
Clean-Up, and extra activities connected with opening of school, etc.; in absence of
receptionist, make reservations for use of meeting rooms, picnic area, and various areas
of the University Center.
WestCare Health System (Sylva, North Carolina)
May 2003-October 2003Medical Records Clerk I
Processed and filed all emergency room reports.
Ran chart retrieval.
Answered phone.
Processed and filed all EKG records.
Looked up and pulled charts for next-day surgeries.
Pulled charts for review.
Performed chart audits.
Worked on the computer throughout all tasks.
Maintained highest level of confidentiality.
Goody's Family Clothing (Sylva, North Carolina)
March 2002-May 2003Customer Service Cashier
Ran the cash register.
Interacted with customers and other employees.
Managed a department.
Southwestern Community College (Sylva, North Carolina)
August 2001-March 2002Registrar's Assistant (Work/Study Program)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
Web content and Internet.
Social Media.
Programming Skills
XHTML experience.
CSS experience.
Network Skills
Banner (accounting system).
Resource25 (reservation system).
Red Dot (web content management system).
Communication Skills
Excellent professional and technical composition skills. Created text for multiple web
pages, information packets, forms, brochures, and biographies.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Fraternity (inducted April 2011).
Served on the winning committee of the WCU Program of Excellence Award and recipient of
$10,000 (April 2011).
Certified at the Fred Pryor Seminar: Management Skills for Secretaries, Administrative
Assistants, and Support Staff, September 22, 2006..
Awarded 2004-2005 WCU Student Affairs New Employee of the Year Award.
Received certification at the 2004 NCCPA (North Carolina College Association Personnel)
Administrative Personnel Conference.
MISCELLANEOUS
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the gym, and traveling. I am also a huge
animal lover and enjoy event planning, such as weddings and holiday parties. I love to
cook, especially baking. I also love spending time with my friends and family.PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
References available upon request.