Sarah Jerré Magpie-Bennally
Lawton, Oklahoma 73501
580-***-**** cell
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Education
University of Oklahoma, Zoology Major, Norman, OK Spring 2012
Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM, Fall 2007
American University, Kogod School of Business, Washington, DC, 8/2001 – 8/2002
University of Oklahoma, Zoology Major, Norman, OK, 8/1999 – 4/2000
Tennessee State University, School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, 8/1994 – 2/1996
New York University, New York City, NY, Fall 1989
Special Skills and Training
Proficient with Window's programs WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and knowledge of Dreamweaver 4. Experience in developing spread sheets for grant applications submitted to the Administration for Native Americans (DHHS). General familiarity with accounts payable functions using Peachtree. Experience with and training in special government programs for travel (ARMS), records management, personnel actions (ERHP), Personnel Assistants Training (OPM) and timekeeper training (ITAS).
Work Experience
Contractor(CSR)
4/17/18 Stone Yoda LLC Lawton, OK
Contracted to work for Staples to answer front line number to assess customer calls in order to solve issues. Trained in their customer online management program to aid in phone answering, time clock and used web to handle various issues. In addition, trained to answer email inquiries online.
Data Entry
10/14 To 5/10 Serco Lawton, OK
Called potential health care participants regarding required information. Input data into computer.
Inventory Clerk
10/2012 - 2/2013 Comanche Nation Visitor’s Center Lawton, OK
Put inventory on the Visitor Center web site. Assisted customers, ran cash register, kept track of inventory, arranged inventory.
Administrative Assistant II
06/2005-9/2006 UNM College of Education Albuquerque, NM
Assist Director of Elementary Education with administrative functions of the program. Arrange monthly faculty meetings and record minutes. Maintain student files for Elementary Education program's student teaching cohort system. Provide administrative support to six faculty members from book orders to travel arrangements. Field phone calls different Elementary Education program offices from the Master's, Post-Baccalaureate, and Undergraduate. Create brochures, handbooks, schedules, calendars, and website information for program.
Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant II
11/2002 – 11/2004 UNM Native American Programs/NASC Albuquerque, NM
Assisted Executive Director of non-profit Native American Sports Council (NASC). Assisted with budget information for federal grants. Staffed NASC booth during various major national Native American conferences. Arranged travel, per diem and hotel for various NASC programs and site visits. Coordinated two national planning committees to implement the 2004 National Native American Boxing and Jr. Golf Championships. Maintained basic office programs and functions, including internal databases on current athletes, Outlook calendaring and email correspondence.
Secretary
1/2002 – 10/2002 DHHS/Indian Health Service Headquarters Rockville, MD
Reviewed and routed office correspondence and telephone calls. Received visitors and Tribal delegations to the office. Maintained the calendar for staff of eight in the Office of Tribal Programs. Maintained travel for Office of Tribal Programs and the Office of Urban Indian Health, secured reservations using on-line DHHS service, and submitted approvals with I.H.S. “ARMS" system for travel approval and reimbursement.
Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) Intern
8/2001 –12/2001 American University Washington, DC
Interned for DHHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's (SAMHSA) Office of Knowledge and Development Evaluation. Performed internet research on statistical and analytical health information on county level. Attended training sessions for Dreamweaver 4 Web Design software. Attended Grant Review sessions and graded individual grant applications. Attended various meetings regarding American Indian issues relating to SAMHSA.
Receptionist
10/2000 – 2/200 Pepsi Albuquerque, NM
Answered incoming calls. Routed mail and facsimiles to office and warehouse. Tracked customer complaints for supervisors using Excel. Maintained contact with drivers using Alphapage system. Administered in-house product sales.
Special Assistant to President/Meeting Planner
4/1999 – 4/2000 Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) Pueblo of Santa Ana, NM
Screened all in-coming calls and correspondence for AIO President. Maintained President’s Office and personal calendar. Handled international and domestic travel arrangements approximately 30 people: AIO faculty, staff, and 20 Ambassadors, providing hotel arrangements, itinerary and per diem for each trip. Facilitated AIO Ambassadors Program applications, including timeline for entire application process. Coordinated Ambassador meetings with Senators, Congressmen, and local Tribal representatives. Tracked travel expenses via spreadsheet for budget review process.
References upon request