Suzette R. Newcomer
*** ***** ****** - **********, ** 33463 ************@*****.*** 561-319-
4486
OFFICE MANAGER/FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
"Experienced in multi-tasking and handling multiple projects in
a fast-paced and results-driven environment"
Self-motivated and self-directed team player who eagerly accepts new
challenges, is adaptable and flexible in new situations, effectively meets
deadlines, and is committed to a professional standard of performance;
seeks full-time managerial position. Eager to leverage nearly 30 years of
proven success as a Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper/ Training
Coordinator with superior interpersonal skills for a company that welcomes
experience, initiative and dedication.
PROFILE
SUMMARY OF EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS:
. Extensive experience in multi-tasking including bookkeeping,
organizing meetings, scheduling, answering telephones, making
travel arrangements, typing letters, filing, supervision of
employees, recruiting, researching, curriculum writing and
presenting
* Superior verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational,
problem-solving, and leadership skills, including newsletter
publishing
* Excels in both team and independent environments with the ability to
work under minimal supervision
. Type 50 WPM
. Proficient with PC and MAC including email and web browser
. Highly proficient with MS office applications including Word,
PowerPoint and Outlook
. Experienced in prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced
and demanding work environment
. Experienced presenter and facilitator
. Proficient with multi-media equipment
. Extensive experience with fund raising, community outreach,
volunteer management
. Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness
MANAGERIAL/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Children's Home Society
Family Support Worker
2012-2014
* Supervise visits between birth parents and their children in
care
* Interact with child welfare professionals, birth parents,
agency personnel, foster parents and children in care
* Documenting all observed birth parent encounters with
their children
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Outreach Manager
2008-2011
. Coordinating the implementation, promotion and delivery of
safety programs to child welfare professionals
* Create, develop, maintain, and disseminate essential program materials
* Organized various outreach activities and campaigns to further the
mission of NCMEC
* Represent NCMEC at local, state, and national meetings and conferences
. Responsible for all program travel and budget
* Collate data for quarterly reporting on progress and effectiveness of
program
. Direct report to National Director of Safety
. Performed duties in accordance with specific instructions
and established work procedures
Foster Adoptive Parents Association of
Palm Beach County
Training Coordinator
2005-2008
. Planned, created and presented various training and
education programs for foster parents and child welfare
professionals
. Monitored and evaluated effectiveness and compliance with
grant guidelines
. Presentations included topics such as self-esteem,
communication skills, cultural diversity, sexuality, parenting,
behavior modification techniques and time management
. Performed duties in accordance with specific instructions
and established work procedures
Planned Parenthood of the Palm Beach
and Treasure Coast, Inc.
Training Coordinator
2003-2005
. Coordinate National and International training programs
including hotel reservations, food service, travel, program
supplies and budgeting
. Purchase books and curricula for agency library
. Keep a data base of program participants
. HIV Pre/post testing and counseling
. Sexuality education and community outreach
Children's Place at Home Safe, Inc
MAPP/FLMAPP Trainer
Licensing Specialist
1998-2003
. Present state mandated program to potential foster
parents.
. Assess and evaluate potential foster parents ability to
comply with state and local laws for fostering
. Write home studies and make recommendations for potential
foster parents
. Monitor and understand any changes in the child welfare
laws
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2007-2008 The Prevention Center in the Dept. of Safe School - School
District of Palm Beach County - FACE IT Facilitator
1997-1998 Foster Parents Association of Palm Beach County, Inc - Parent
Educator
1994-1997 Palm Beach County Health Department - Volunteer
Specialist
2000-2005 Alternate Family Care - FL/MAPP Trainer
1990-1997 Florida Outreach Childbirth Education and Parenting Program -
Childbirth and Parenting Educator
1993-1996 Children's Case Management Organization - Parent Educator
1985-1994 Planned Parenthood of the Palm Beaches, Inc. - Community
Educator
1990-1994 Palm Beach County School Board - Parent Educator
1992-2003 Waldenbooks - Bookseller
1978-1991 Aire-Flo Filters, Inc. - Office Manager/Owner
1987-1989 City of Greenacres - Parent/Baby classes
1979-1984 Childbirth Education Association - Childbirth Educator
1976-1978 Center for Professional Advancement - Receptionist
1972-1976 Somerset Trust Company - Transit Proof Operator
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Foster Adoptive Parents Association of Palm Beach County
Board of Directors -Vice Pres. 2011-2012
President 2008-2010
Secretary 2005-2007
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION (A brief list):
Management Mastery Series 2005 72 hours
Training of Trainers II 2005 34.5 hours
Training of Trainers I 2004 28 hours
Effective Strategies for Working
with Sexually Aggressive and
Sexually Reactive Youth and
Their Families 2004 72 hours
501 HIV Pre/Post Test Counselor 2004
Achieve Global 2003 30 hours
Adolescent Health Curriculum 2003 6 hours
Florida MAPP Re-Certification Training 2002 24 hours
GPS/MAPP Certification Training 1998 48 hours
Roots and Wings Train the Trainer 1999 13 hours
Victim Advocate Training 2005 48 hours