August **** to Current
September 2009 to May 2015
April 2003 to June 2009
June 1987 to Current
Marjorie B. Koons
Experience
Marjie Koons Tax & Accounting
Owner/Accountant
Lansing, MI
I started a tax and accounting business in 1987, helping clients with bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation.
Over the years I have worked with clients improving their bookkeeping, record keeping and their contract preparation.
Accurate record keeping, public relations and teaching classes have all increased my business. Maintaining over 325 clients has given me much experience working with and maintaining those clients under many various situations.
Marjie Koons Christian Daycare
Preschool Owner/Director
Lansing, MI
I operated a preschool in my home for children from birth to age five. I have developed my own curriculum; managed employees, payroll, time schedules, interviewing and hiring.
Working with the families, identifying behavioral issues and finding solutions. I have been licensed through the state following all requirements and registrations and remaining in compliance with the state's rules and regulations. Ele's Place
Lead Facilitator
Lansing, MI
Lead facilitator for six years, working with grieving children and their families. Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans and activities. Assisted with comprehensive training programs for new facilitators. Caregiver, supervising medical care, planning activities, submitting medical claims Supervised and cared for my 87 year-old mother with Alzheimer and dementia for almost six years.
Supervised daily care, medication and implemented physician's directives. Observed and documented status, medical equipment and apparatus. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Provided transportation, assistance and companionship. Provided necessary support and assistance for specified medical care in pre- and post-operative situations.
Exhibited compassionate care and comforted her with reassurance and encouragement through end of life.
All Saints Episcopal Church
Lay Eucharistic Visitor, Lay Eucharistic Minister
East Lansing, MI
Licensed through the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, I have been visiting the sick and dying, comforting patients, supporting their families through transitions and administering the sacrament to shut-ins on a weekly basis.
Establishing trusting relationships and being there at the end of life is a treasured ministry that I truly value.
Accomplishments
I was honored this year to be the keynote speaker at the Ele's Place Volunteer Appreciation dinner. Working with grieving children and volunteering for such a terrific organization was the basis of my talk.
509 N. Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1307 - 517-***-**** (C) - *********@*****.*** 1970
Education
Associate of Arts: Accounting and Executive Secretary Goldey Beacom College, Wilmington, DE -Accounting and Executive Secretary Grief Facilitator Training, communication techniques, group facilitation, listening skills, setting and enforcing limits, understanding grief and the grief process were some of the topics taught. Whitaker Institute, Detroit, MI - Prevention Workshops, Workshops on Safeguarding God's People and Safeguarding God's Children have been required over the years to maintain my certification through the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. By completing these classes, 1998-2014, I have maintained my LEV and LEM license enabling me to visit and care for the elderly and dying.
Summary
Energetic, professional and highly organized with 31 years of experience working with people. Dedicated and focused, who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority. Highlights
Self-directed
Professional and mature
Exceptional at multitask
Organized and efficient.
Patient and diligent
Dedicated team player
Customer service focused
Innovative
Skills
Client management, customer service, employee hiring and supervising, payroll, Public Relations, speaking, record keeping, accounting, tax preparation, teaching, team player, professional, caring.