REBECCA K. CLARK
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EXPERIENCE
Secretary, Apison Baptist Church
Assisted church pastor by creating and preparing a weekly church bulletin and Powerpoint presentation, preparing correspondence, filing important documentation, answering phones and directing calls, updating membership database and bulletin board, assisting in mission projects and preparing annual donation statements for tax purposes.
2001-2006
Administrative Assistant, Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
Residential Services
Assisted the Director of Residential Services in operation of Youth Services (Group homes and foster care for children in State custody), Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center, the Domestic Violence Shelter and Transitions for Women. Prepared all correspondence online and by mail, typed grants for the programs and expedited them overnight, took and prepared minutes for agency director’s meetings and advisory board meetings, collected and delivered staff time sheets to fiscal services department, processed foster parent
payments and supervised two secretaries in Youth Services.
1994-2001
Secretary, Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
Services for the Deaf
Learned American Sign Language (ASL, conversational) to communicate with clients. Provided phone interpreting services in office and via TDD. Coordinated appointments between clients, customers and interpreters. Prepared monthly reports for the agency, the Tennessee Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and United Way. Prepared accounts receivable/payable. Participated in special events for the Deaf community such as Deaf Awareness Week. Provided advocacy services for the community as needed. Created a bi-monthly newsletter for clients and community. Within six months of employment, was appointed to the Agency Staff Committee which served as a liaison between upper management and frontline staff. Also planned agency-wide meetings, training and special events (i.e. Christmas parties, etc.) Served as Chairperson of this committee during my 12 year tenure.
** Prior to 1994 and between employment, I held various positions including medical office assistant, hairdresser, retail salesperson, realtor and restaurant server. After 2011, I cared for my aging parents, eventually becoming their full time, 24\7 caregiver. **
EDUCATION
Ooltewah High School
General Diploma
Battlefield Styling Academy
Cosmetology (license retired)
Branell Institute
Medical Secretary Certificate
Tennessee Real Estate Education System
Real Estate Agent (license retired)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal skills with both clients and co-workers
Lifelong client/customer service experience
Ability to work independently or as a team
Strong leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Fast, eager learner
REBECCA K. CLARK
***********@*****.***
REFERENCES
Ms. Marie Mitchell
Human Resources Manager
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
Ms. Angela Blake
Community Manager
Emma Wheeler Homes, Chattanooga Housing Authority
Ms. Ann Gunter
Executive Assistant for CEO
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults