Laura V. Howe
*** ****** **** **, *******, FL ***46 863-***-**** ****.*******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking employment that is fulfilling and challenging. Would like the opportunity to learn something new and share my own skills to enhance the company.
Education
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL/ H.S. DIPLOMA / GRADUATED 1982
PASCO/HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ STUDIED LEGAL ASSISTING
Special Trainings:
CPR / First Aid / AED Certifications
Case Management Training (OAA/Area Agency- Dept. of Elderly Affairs)
Presentation Skills (USF)
Management & Leadership Skills Training (Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
Oversaw staff as a supervisor and led team members for fifteen years
Received training in management and leadership skills through the Southwest Florida Water Management District
COMMUNICATION
Coordination with staff and social interaction with seniors
Speaking in front of large groups when conducting activities on a regular basis
Ability to create documents and informational material for public distribution
Received training in public presentations
Coordinated and held workshops
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
LEADERSHIP
Worked as a supervisor for four years and a Senior Field Technician and lead worker for eleven years in the compliance section for the Southwest Florida Water Management District
Managed several work groups
Supervised activities at the Senior Center
Experience
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WAKULLA SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC. MARCH 2018 TO APRIL 5, 2019
Helped OAA (Older Americans Act) Director with daily activities regarding the Senior Center clients and coordinated activities
Prepared and distributed monthly calendar
Assisted with month end reporting
Helped Kitchen Manager when required
Prepared programs, flyers, and other bulletins regarding the center
Coordinated activities held at center
Conducted home and congregate meal assessments
Attended and participated in meetings for staff and other agencies
CASHIER/COOK JIA FOOD MART/COASTAL MARKET - NOVEMBER 2017 TO MARCH 2018
Prepared and cooked food
Kept kitchen inventory up to date
Cleaned and filtered all kitchen cookers
Ran register and greeted customers
Checked in deliveries and assisted with stocking of shelves.
SUPERVISOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OCTOBER 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2016
Provided leadership and managed staff, including leave, timesheets, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and training
Used database for compliance issues
Tracked workloads made adjustments as needed
Checked files for compliance being forwarded to Office of General Counsel for legal action
Attended and participated in work groups and management meetings
Compiled and updated operating procedures as required
FIELD TECH / SR FIELD TECH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AUGUST 1, 2001 TO OCTOBER 1, 2012
Conducted field inspections
Assisted the public with violations and compliance issues regarding permitted and non-permitted activities
Completed reports and compiled files
Entered information and data for compliance records
Worked with mapping on GIS/ ARC MAP
Attended meetings and participated in work groups as required
Worked with engineers, environmental scientists and geologists to oversee activities to ensure compliance
Reviewed files and permits
References:
Lisa Wilde 850-***-****
Mark Alford 863-***-****
Tim Camper 850-***-****
Sherry Olson 404-***-****