SHANNON JERGENSON
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
** ***** ** ********** ** Program and Office Management with strengths in strategic planning, communication skills, sensitive project and accounting procedures, and records management. A resourceful and adaptable approach to solving routine and complex problems while being a positive, upbeat, and dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
•Organizational & Project Management • Creative problem solving
•Teamwork & Collaboration • Strong written and verbal communication
•Research and reports • Manage a balanced budget
•Operations management • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS: ENGLISH MAJOR AND COMMUNICATIONS MINOR
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
• Emphasis in creative and journalism writing
CONTINUING ED: LICENSED LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NAPA AUTO PARTS, AUTO NATION, AMAZON & UPS
Driver 06/2019 – 04/2025
Delivered car parts, tools and stock to clients
Developed a rapport with the mechanics and owners
Filled orders as needed
Processed picked up and processed returns
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE
Administrative Assistant 03/2019 - 09/2019
•Managed an executive calendar with appointments and meetings for one of the top 50 insurance agents for the company in the nation
•Served as a personal assistant to the insurance agent as needed (family scheduling, transportation, travel arrangements and some financials.)
•Managed client policy files with documentation, prep for client/agent consulting and archiving
•Tracked, and renewed agent licenses and endorsements
•Scheduled, enrolled, and tracked required agent continuing education courses for keeping license(s) renewed
•Maintained sensitive confidential information integral to the integrity of the company, team, and clients
•Fielded calls and emails to appropriate team members
•Prepared and offered hospitality for on-site client meetings
•Assisted other team members with ongoing projects
•Corresponded with clients between consulting appointments with agent
ST. JAMES CHURCH
Office Manager 06/2016 - /2018
•Improved office operational efficiency to reduce costs and work hours
•Responsible for communication in-person, on-line, phone, and via e-mail
•Executive Assistant maintaining an executive calendar, including meetings and tasks both personal and professional
•Maintained an additional calendar of church events, community activities and volunteer opportunities
•Point person for contractors, volunteers, and parishioners
•Managed all invoices, payments, and annual contract renewals
•Prepared records for yearly audit
•Retained all inventory, records, and historical archives
•Designed and distributed materials for company-wide emails, newsletters, bulletins, and promotional posters
•Controlled sensitive confidential information integral to the integrity of the company
•Participated in growing a community garden, providing perishables to people in need
EPISCOPAL CHURCH - OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Program Coordinator for Communications, Governance and Special Projects 06/2013 - 06/2016
•Served 105 Episcopal churches in Western Washington -providing programs, financial assistance, and resources
•Managed project schedules, team progress, and deadlines
•Acted as temporary department director for 3 months
•Updated and managed several project databases
•Balanced department budget
•Convention planning - budget; contracts, catering, registrations, supplies, program packets and schedules • Recruited and managed volunteers
•Updated annual reports including budgets, rosters, and by-laws
Youth Program Manager and School of Theology Administrator 03/2000 - 06/2013
•Managed program materials, registrations, secured event facilities and contracts, processed invoices and reimbursements
•Recruited and managed volunteers
•Liaison between parents, staff, youth, and the sponsoring church
•Evaluated key program metrics to better achieve program objectives
•Designed and published yearly course catalog
•Managed school transcripts and registration
•Prepared course materials and professional school board minutes
ALASKA AIRLINES
Reservations 02/1994 - 03/2000
•Manager Desk – Troubleshooting and de-escalation of customer calls by providing additional assistance that a general reservationist could not help with because of clearance
•International Desk – Booked international itineraries, working with foreign airlines
•Seattle General Reservations Agent
PRINCESS CRUISES
Reservations, Seattle 08/1993 – 02/1994 Princess Cruises, Denali National Park, Alaska 04/1993 – 08/1993
References upon request.