KERRY L. SHOEMAKER

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Rockford, Illinois 61114

Residence: 815-***-**** E-mail: actekc@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Masters of Social Work, December 2012

University of Illinois at Champaign - Urbana

Specialization: Community Mental Health

Graduate Coursework:

Social Work Research Methods

Generalist Social Work Methods

Social Welfare Policy & Services

Human Development

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

Research Seminar

Social Work Practice with Groups

Supervision and Staff Development

Mental Disorders

Behavior and Cognitive Methods

Bachelor of Science, Human Relations, 1992

Minor/Criminal Justice

Rockford College

Undergraduate Coursework:

Aging and the Family

Sociology theory

Marriage and the Family

Race and Ethic Relations

Counseling and Guidance

Juvenile Delinquency

Psychology of Personality

Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois

Associates Degree - 1981

General Psychology

Undergraduate Coursework:

Abnormal Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Social Problems

Child Psychology

Harper College, Palatine, Illinois

Paralegal Courses

Work Experience

January 2013 – September 2014 – Clinic closed

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS – ROCKFORD CAMPUS

Worked in the Psychiatric Department

• Assessed patients

• Created treatment plans

• Provided therapy for children and adults

• Worked with individuals and groups

1980 to Present

GUYER & ENICHEN LAW FIRM (merged with Geissler & Gill in 1987) B Rockford, Illinois

Legal Office Administrator/Legal Secretary

Responsible for managing the day-to-day functioning of a legal office with 7 attorneys.

Directly supervises support staff.

Organizes, sets and assigns daily work schedule for entire staff.

Human Resources (including maintaining personnel records, hire/termination duties, benefits and compensation packages, worker’s comp, etc.)

Draft and prepare office guidelines and assist in outlining job descriptions.

Prepares various court, business and legal documents, including bankruptcy, incorporation, trusts, estate planning, probate, lease, mortgage and real estate documents.

Supports attorneys through secretarial duties including all types of correspondence, phones, meeting and travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, monitoring court dates, maintaining client records and litigation dockets.

Generates agenda and submits staff suggestions at the attorney’s monthly meeting.

Provides computer hardware and software support to staff.

Makes purchasing decisions and maintains office inventory.

Assists with marketing and advertising presentations.

Monitors and gives final approval on bills for payments.

Facilitate office move to new building, working closely with vendors in all aspects of planning and ongoing facility changes, as well as coordinated actual move with movers.

Successfully planned and executed open house for 500 people

Initiated and implemented office recycling program.

Training Stephen Ministries Training - one year with one year helping commitment

Seminars on the following subjects: Interview Selection Skills, How to Interview and Hire Winners, Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager, Maintaining P.C.; Excel classes

Volunteer Experience

Stephen Ministries volunteer 1990 – 1998 (approx)

Montessori Public School Parent Teach Council

President 2009 - 2010

Vice President 2006 – 2009

Class Representative 2001 - 2006

Field trips for various classes

Girl Scout Leader 2000 - 2010

Skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in order to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines

Excellent writing skills with both the ability to communicate technical information balanced with persuasive grant writing skills

An effective communicator with polished telephone and interpersonal skills along with the ability to interact with all levels of management, staff and clients.

Work well independently and as a team

Personally motivated to perform at highest level of integrity and professionalism

Proficient in Word, WordPerfect, Quicken, Wealth Counsel, Brentmark and other software

Writing Sample: Available on request

References

The Honorable Timothy R, Gill, 815-***-****

Dr. Sherry Falsetti, 815-***-****

Attorney Shawn Fulbright, 815-***-****

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