Administrative Assistant Development

Shawn Tracey

Full Time Youth Educator Intern

McHenry, IL

**-******@***.*** - 630-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Full Time Youth Educator Intern

McDonough County - Macomb, IL - August 2013 to December 2013

4-H: U of I Extension - Macomb, Illinois (August 2013 to December 2013)

Full Time Youth Educator Intern

* Local programming expertise includes 4-H Youth Development, Local Food Systems and Small Farms,

Community and Economic Development, and Horticulture

* Responsible for administrative work such as putting together flyers/programs for events, information for the

various clubs and volunteers, as well as auditing

* Assist the program educators in preparing for classes

Full Time Summer and Winter Position

Village of Algonquin - Algonquin, IL - June 2006 to August 2013

position in Parks and Forestry Division:

* Interacted with residents of all ages daily

* Took care of residencies and 25 parks: Planted, trimmed, and removed trees, groomed baseball fields, put

in drain tile and re-build fields, distributed and spread mulch, laid brickwork paths/walls at several of the parks,

snow plowing and snow removal, and mowed with deck mower

Administrative Assistant

Western Illinois Undergraduate Admissions - Macomb, IL - August 2007 to May 2013

Answered phone calls and transferred to appropriate staff members and administrators

* Took and distributed messages and mail incoming and outgoing throughout organization

* Updated and maintained databases such as mailing lists, contact lists, and retrieved information

* Kept daily logs of tasks completed by student workers

* Typed documents, reports, and correspondences

Dining Room Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant

Eastgate Manor Assisted Living Home - Algonquin, IL - July 2005 to January 2008

Committed to memory the names of all 125 residents

* Serving task coordinator: Assisted residents with meals, followed by cleanup

* Provided professional courteous services with all of the residents and co-workers

Administrative Assistant:

* Managed emergency situations as they occurred and followed up with appropriate personnel

* Maintained leadership while offering compassionate solutions to difficult situations

* Answered phones and transferred calls to appropriate staff members and residents

EDUCATION

BA in Sociology

Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

2007 to 2013

BS in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

2013

SKILLS

SKILLS * Physically fit, ability to work strenuous labor in extreme weather conditions * High-energy, personable,

and motivated team leader * Ability to guide individuals and groups in the completion of goals * Excellent

communication skills for resolving conflict and helping people * Exceptional multitasking and organizational

abilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACTIVITIES

* Participating in the WIU Dance Marathon to help raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network

Hospitals of Greater Saint Louis.

* Helped with the Western Illinois Stuff the Bus programs

* Volunteered as a campus tour guide in the "Discover Western" program for future WIU freshman

* Assisted with community kitchen meals

* Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity building a house in Elgin, IL, and Denver, CO

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