Semi-Retired

Vera Ilene Clark

**** ** ***** ******, ***. C***, Bothell, WA 98011 573-***-**** ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain year-round work locally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I have over twenty years of experience and training in the clerical field, including bookkeeping, computers, and all related office duties. Additionally, I am continuing my education to become certified to teach. I feel I would be a strong candidate for this position because of my experience as well as my background in related duties. Furthermore, I feel that one of my strongest skills is organization. I am a diligent worker, a responsible person, and I live in the area.

EDUCATION:

1970-1974 Participated in several school and church activities and organizations including; Pep Club, Rainbow Girls, Choir, Voice Class, Brownies, GA’s, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, basketball, touch football, track, swimming, pool, golf, and bowling.

1973-1974 Participated in an on-the-job training program; C.O.E., during Junior and Senior high school years.

1974Graduated from Eldon High School.

1975Studied Faulkner Shorthand at Eldon Tri-County Technical School

1982 Graduated from Nichols Career Center with American Dental Association Certification in Four-Handed, Expanded Function Dental Assisting that included one semester of on-the-job training, in which I rotated through specialty practices in Jefferson City, Missouri.

1982-1983 Took one year of specialized training in Dental Prosthetics and Dental Lab Procedures at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama.

1984 Studied one year at Liberty Bible College in Pensacola, Florida as well as taking several satellite and correspondence courses with emphasis in Christian Counseling and Missions.

1986 Completed special studies in personal computer application and Insurance at Jefferson State Junior College in Birmingham, Alabama.

1985-1996 Completed at least two educational and/or training experiences per year as required by various employers.

2003-2005 Completed coursework at Columbia College, Lake Campus and obtained an Associate Degree in General Studies.

Currently Attending Columbia College, Lake Campus to earn certification as well as a double Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology.

EMPLOYMENT:

1972-1974Held various positions at Century Grill Restaurant

Bussed tables, washed dishes, prepared food, acted as cashier and waitress, including closing and/or opening restaurant. Eldon, Missouri

Supervisor: Catherine Hahn

Reason for leaving: To secure full-time employment.

1974-1979Housekeeping Supervisor at Granada Resort

Cleaned units, did laundry, ordered supplies, trained new maids, did payroll, checked customers into their cabins, assisted in closing and opening the resort for the season. Lake Ozark, Missouri

Supervisor: There were three owners during the time I worked there.

Reason for leaving: To secure year-round employment.

1979-1981Held various positions, both labor and clerical, at Mid-State Vending Company

Stocked, maintained and performed some repairs to vending machines, collected money, made bank deposits, drove company vehicles, rotated on-call shifts for 24/7 maintenance of routes, which included large numbers of machines at factories and correctional facilities, secured new accounts and performed general office duties. Jefferson City, Missouri

Supervisor: Donnie Schenowerk

Reason for leaving: I was in a temporarily disabling auto accident.

1981-1982Fulltime student at Nichols Career Center

Successfully completed courses in dental field while recovering from a temporarily disabling auto accident in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Reason for leaving: Graduated

1982-1983Administrative Secretary to Alabama State Director of Prison Fellowship

Performed all phases of general office procedures, acted as receptionist, prioritized and responded to mail, assisted in planning and coordinating training seminars and conferences, scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements for the Director, performed clerical, administrative and supervisory duties, screened, interviewed and trained new personnel, maintained all records and files, etc. It was my very great pleasure to be part of organizing and implementing the first Angel Tree Project, which is now an internationally known ministry to the children of inmates. Birmingham, Alabama

Supervisor: Mary Kay Beard

Reason for leaving: To attend college.

1983-1984Fulltime Student, Liberty Bible College

Lived on campus and successfully completed courses in Bible, Christian Counseling and Missions. Pensacola, Florida

Reason for leaving: Completed Course of Study

1984-1985 Administrative Assistant and Secretary for Service and Equipment Departments at Hill Dental Company

Performed all phases of general office procedures, acted as assistant to Director, as well as contact between clients and service technicians who installed, maintained and repaired large dental equipment, prioritized and responded to mail, maintained all records and files on repairs, ordered and maintained parts for Service Department, and assisted in annual inventory data entry. Birmingham, Alabama

Supervisor: Don Sternberger

Reason for leaving: Career Advancement

1985-1987 Secretarial Clerk for Telecommunications Department at Alabama Gas Corporation

Performed all phases of general office procedures, acted at receptionist, which included customer information assistance calls, distributed payroll, prioritized and responded to mail, maintained fleet records, including monthly mileage records and expense accounts, ordered parts and supplies for Service Technicians, which included a specific chain of command; request, authorization, requisition, purchase order, accounts receivable, warranty, credit and/or debit memo, over-ride form with justification, return authorization, accounts payable and final report on bid. One of my greatest accomplishments while there was to inventory and automate the entire parts department, which consisted of thousands of tiny electrical parts. This made warehouse management and control, as well as reordering, far more efficient, which increased productivity drastically. Birmingham, Alabama

Supervisor: Mr. Thomas Hallbrooks

Reason for leaving: Promoted to Corporate Office

1987-1989 Secretary to Director of LI/LC Marketing Department for Alabama Gas Corporation

Performed all phases of general office procedures, prioritized and responded to mail for the Director and the Engineers, responsible for tracking large blocks of secondary fuel for large industrial and large commercial clients, then billing those specific blocks at various rates according to daily market value, tariff rates, taxes and Public Service Commission regulations. From this financial report, it was my responsibility to generate statements for the billing department, which generated approximately forty percent of Alagasco’s revenue. Additionally, I was responsible for maintaining confidential records and personnel files for the department. Birmingham, Alabama

Supervisor: Mr. Sidney Quick

Reason for leaving: Relocated out of state to care for elderly mother as she recovered from knee surgery.

1989-1990 Switchboard Operator and Secretary for Purchasing Department at Fasco Industries

Performed all phases of general office procedures, acted as receptionist and switchboard operator, prioritized and responded to mail, assisted in ordering office supplies for the plant’s office personnel, including purchase orders, data entry, billing statements, acted as mail clerk, maintained records and files for marketing department, took letter by dictation from Purchasing Department Manager and acted as his assistant. Eldon, Missouri

Supervisor: Mr. Mike Abbott

Reason for leaving: Married and relocated out of the area.

1989-1990Clerk Stenographer I, Missouri Department of Employment Security

Data entry on mainframe system, with primary responsibilities to respond to mail and file. Jefferson City, Missouri

Supervisor: Mrs.

Reason for leaving: To have a baby.

1990-1995Fulltime wife, mother, and homemaker

Home-schooled during that time. Mary’s Home, Missouri

Reason for returning to workforce: Our son had reached school age, and I returned to the work force for the added income.

1995-1996Audit Technician, Missouri Department of Revenue

Data entry on both the mainframe system and the departmental network system with primary responsibility to audit special fuel coming into and going out of the state, for taxing purposes. Jefferson City, Missouri

Supervisor: Mrs. Jane Byrd

Reason for leaving: To have another baby. (NOTE: He was a surprise baby.)

1996-1999 Secretary and Bookkeeper for Cornerstone Construction Company Incorporated, a Home-Based Business

Performed all phases of general office procedures, interviewed personnel, and made recommendations regarding their qualifications, acted as payroll clerk with responsibility for bookkeeping duties, as well as maintaining all records and files for the company. Eldon, Missouri

Supervisor: I was a Corporate Officer with 50% holdings in company stocks.

Reason for leaving: My husband was in a debilitating accident and the business closed.

1999-2001Independent Associate, Prepaid Legal Services Incorporated, a Home-Based Business

Performed all phases of general office procedures, small business records maintenance, acted as independent sales representative for Prepaid Legal Services, Inc., an international company that underwrites and markets legal-needs plans much like and HMO.

Supervisor: Self-Employed with the home office in Ada, Oklahoma

Reason for leaving: My husband closed the business after we separated.

2001-2002Nursery Worker for Riverview Baptist Church

I worked in the nursery on Wednesday evenings and was responsible for children from birth to two years old. I also cleaned and sanitized the area, furniture, and toys, and did the weekly laundry. Osage Beach, Missouri

Supervisor: Mrs. Amy Adams

Reason for leaving: I enrolled in classes at Columbia College

2002 Administrative Secretary for Owner of Compass Pointe Resort

Performed all phases of general office procedures, prioritized and responded to mail, acted as receptionist, maintained files and personnel records, also maintained records on condominium sales, rentals, utility payments and boat slip rentals. Furthermore, as season picked up, I acted in any capacity needed, including waitress in the on-site restaurant, planning, set-up, promotional advertising and ticket sales for special events, laundry room helper and front desk clerk for all shifts. Osage Beach, Missouri

Supervisor: Lisa Stewart

Reason for leaving: The Resort closed permanently, and the property sold.

2002-2003Paraprofessional at School of the Osage, Upper Elementary

I acted as teacher’s aid in the special needs, fourth and fifth grade class, with primary duties as a one-on-one instructor for a special needs student. I also assisted the teacher in various duties as needed. Osage Beach, Missouri

Supervisor: Mr. Fishburn

Reason for leaving: The student moved out of the district, and I was no longer needed.

2003-To Date Retail Clerk at Eastern Gate Christian World

I was the main key-holder at the store and performed all phases of retail sales duties including customer service, opening and closing the store, doing bank drops, maintaining records and files, acted as researcher for owner so that he could make purchases more easily, and cleaned the store. I am currently working part-time there while attending college.

Supervisor: Mr. Craig Massey

Reason for seeking other employment: For higher wages and benefits.

2006- Substitute Teacher and/or Paraprofessional in the Eldon Public School System

I work on an as-needed basis as a substitute teacher or teacher’s aid. I have worked in several grades including K, 1-2-5-7 and the 10th grade special needs class. I also assist the teachers in various duties as needed. Eldon, Missouri

Supervisor: School Administrative Offices

Reason for leaving: I am currently available in the Eldon School System, but expanding my work area.

2023-2024 Paraprofessional in the Special Education Classroom for 4th and 5th grades in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri Public School District #63.

INTERESTS: I am a state-trained Volunteer in Corrections (VIC) for the Missouri Department of Corrections and taught twelve-week courses at Renz and Tipton facilities for women from 1983 to 1990. My interests and hobbies are primarily in family, church, school, and activities related to my two sons. I am an avid scrap-booker. Since my divorce in 2001, I have maintained a goal of attending college nights and working full time to support my family and acquire the necessary education and certification so that I can enter the workforce locally on, at least, a semi-professional level. I want to be able to provide a college education for my sons and on my present salary, I am unable to do that.

REFERENCES:

Jerry and Shirley Hale Tim and Chelley Pollet Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher

607 West North Street 425 Bourbon Street P.O. Box 35

Eldon, Missouri 65026 Eldon, Missouri 65026 Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-***-**** H 573-***-**** H 573-***-**** Cell

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JOB SKILLS: MACHINES OPERATED:

Typing (60 wpm) Personal Computer, Mainframe, CRT and

Shorthand (80 wpm) all related equipment

Filing Manual, Electric and Memory Typewriters

Receptionist Word Processing Typewriters

Customer Service Calculators and Adding Machines

Customer Information and Assistance Various Brands and Styles of Copy

Secretarial Duties Machines

Administrative Duties Money Counters and Coin Wrapping

Management and Supervisory Duties Machines

Public Relations Various Brands and Styles of FAX

Screening Applicants and Key Personnel Machines

Training Volunteers and Employees Dicta-Phones and Tape Recorders

Interviewing Personnel Mail Scales and Meter Machines

Mileage records and related reports Video and Security Equipment

JOB SKILLS CONTINUED: SOFTWARE USED:

Scheduling Appointments Computerized and Conventional Cash

Securing New Accounts Registers

Driving Company Vehicles Multi-Line, Multi-Function Telephone

Making Travel Arrangements Systems

Maintaining Machines and Equipment, Full Switchboard Operator

including minor repairs Telephone Answering Service, Machines and Automated Systems

Prioritizing and Distributing Mail CAD Machine

Ordering Supplies and Parts Computerized Graphic Machines

Monitoring productivity and related reports Familiar with all other general office

Payroll Clerk equipment.

Mail Clerk Familiar with and/or proficient in most

Government Bidding and Requisitions current technology and software,

Warehouse management and control including:

Operate and service all-in-one printers, copiers, Microsoft Word and Works

scanners, fax machines, as well as many Access

styles of laptop and desktop computers Excel

Generating and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly Outlook

and annual reports Power Point

Proofreading computer printouts and drafts MyMoney

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Windows and Microsoft Products

Invoices, Purchase Orders, Requisitions, Credit DOS and DOS Help

and Debit Reports, Return Authorizations Lotus 123 and Macros

Warranties and Form Letters DBase and DBase III Plus

Double-Entry Bookkeeping and Ledgers Word-Perfect, Word Star and Multi-Mate

Designing and implementing filing and reorder Advantage and Utilities

systems Smartcom II Communications

Creating manuals for Standard Operating Chart, Sign and Diagram Master

Procedures and cross-training Plotter, Twin, Map, Flowchart, and Calendar

Coordinated Activities, assisted in planning IBM 3270 Text Word Processor

and implementing Seminars and Training

Conferences

Direct one-on-one, telephone, and small group counseling

Counting money and making bank deposits

Designing and generating computer reports, graphs, charts, power-point presentations, etc.

Familiar with all phases of general office procedures

Familiar with all phases of retail and wholesale sales and marketing

Familiar with all phases of dental office and operatory procedures

Familiar with all phases of professional housekeeping procedures

Familiar with all phases of professional food service procedures

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