Shelly Seifert
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OFFICE MANAGER
Iowa Masonic Health Facilities, Bettendorf, Iowa / 2013-2015 Assistant to the Administrative Staff at a Nursing Home that provides long-term care, dementia, and skilled care to its elderly residents, in addition to an independent living community on the property COMPOSITION / TYPSETTER
The Observer, DeWitt, Iowa / 1984-2013
Integral member of a team that produced a twice-weekly newspaper
• Greeted visitors with exceptional hospitality
• Answered, screened, and directed incoming calls on a multi-line system
• Assisted all department heads as needed
• Composed and distributed a monthly newsletter
• Distributed correspondence internally and to the public while maintaining confidentiality when necessary
• Assisted with Website maintenance and Facebook posts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud WORK EXPERIENCE
RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR
Congregation of the Humility of Mary / 2021-Present Responsible for enriching the lives of elderly retired sisters living at the Humility of Mary Center
• Answered, screened, and directed incoming calls using a multi-line switchboard phone system
• Inventoried and ordered office and nursing supplies as needed
• Assisted the accounting department with various
duties, including preparation of weekly deposit, and distribution of payroll checks
• Assisted executive director and department heads with various duties and projects
• Worked with highly confidential materials
• Scheduled use of the facility’s community room which was used by staff, residents’ families, and the public
• Monitored and verified daily resident census; maintained and filed resident records for state assessments
• Interacted with residents and sometimes difficult and distraught family members
• Helped with various activities with residents as needed
• Typed, edited, and proofread news copy in a fast-paced office while meeting bi-weekly deadlines
• Edited photos and graphics using Adobe Photoshop
• Developed and maintained website
• Maintained the classified advertising system, including weekly and monthly billing statements
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa / 2015-2021
Assistant to the Director of Communications and Development at the Administrative Offices. Also take on projects from The Canticle, a residence for retired and aged sisters.
• Assign rooms, welcome, and provide orientation for new residents
• Plan and attend in-house entertainment, programs, and celebrations
• Plan and attend day-trip outings
• Work with residents individually and as a group to assess needs
• Seek and work with various institutions and organizations that provide outreach programs
• Responsible for personal weekly shopping
• Act as liaison for sisters
• Maintain a close working relationship with nursing staff
• Transport residents to personal and medical appointments
• Provide reports and updates to the Leadership Team
• Lead a monthly house meeting where residents are provided updates and encouraged to voice concerns
• Act as an advocate for the sisters