Betty J. Near

**** ********* **., *.*. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-***-**** ad4uji@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY/GOAL: Executive Assistant with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world interested in bringing strong abilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to your part-time remote position.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

At present, and for the past six years, I have served on a part-time basis as the Board Assistant for Home Repair Services, a 501(c)(3) organization in Kent County, Michigan. As their assistant, I take minutes at their monthly Board meetings, and volunteer in providing help with database entry.

Until I retired in 2017, I worked for twelve years at MC Sports as the Executive Assistant supporting multiple senior level officers. My major responsibilities included: maintenance of their 110 stores, travel arrangements for the executives, customer service, taking minutes for management, and preparing financial reports. Service to MC Sports ended when the Company went into Chapter 11 protection.

As with MC Sports, I supported senior level executives at Gantos, Inc. for nine years. My position ended when the Company went into Chapter 11 protection. Responsibilities included: overseeing maintenance for the 167 stores found throughout the country and working with landlords to bring to Gantos’ partnership dollars negotiated in leases to help offset construction costs in store development and buildouts. I also took meeting minutes and prepared financial reports.

Past experiences include secretarial positions in industries including legal, medical billing, dental management, and tax preparation. Throughout my career reviews have consistently presented me as a skilled, highly organized, efficient, confidential, and diligent professional capable of managing detailed projects, and completing assigned duties with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION

National Professional Secretarial Certification (PSC) National PSC Association

Associate Degree in Arts & Sciences Grand Rapids CC

NATIONAL AWARDS / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

2012: Received the Distinguished Service Award for secretarial service to both the National and State Professional Collegiate Volleyball Officials’ organizations.

2012: One of twelve collegiate volleyball officials selected nationwide to referee at the National Junior College Tournament in Toledo, Ohio.

1994 – Present: Director of Officials for the Michigan Community College Athletic Association.

1994 – 2027: Secretary/Treasurer for the Michigan Professional Collegiate Volleyball Officials’ organization, and currently serve as the Western Regional Representative.

1984 - 2026: Co-founder of the West Michigan Volleyball Officials’ Association. Since the creation of this organization, I have served as President, Trustee, and currently serve as the Secretary, and the Co-Chair of the Training Committee.

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