Remote Administrative Professional with IT Aptitude
Resume:
Vandi Clark
Lancaster, TX ***46
*****.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
A remote (or close to home) position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious, proactive person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward the company’s continued growth and advancement.
SUMMARY:
Computer literate, with a vast amount of experience in Windows and MS Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Additionally, I have advanced experience with WordPerfect Office Suite and various miscellaneous programs in both IBM and Mac formats. I obtained my CNA Certification and find that I assimilate new computer programs rapidly.
EXPERIENCE:
City of Oak Leaf, June 2024 to present
Assistant Secretary/Court Clerk
Responsible for lists, mailings aiding in formatting different mailings in Publisher, filing, helping to convert files from paper to electronic, record retention periods, doing code enforcement, back up court clerk, answering the phone, taking messages, sending/giving messages to others and doing back up for whatever needs to be done. I also have several TEEX and TML certifications which I am updating constantly. Currently, I am assisting in updating the employee handbook, have just gotten MuniCity up and running so that many residents can apply for permits online rather than coming into the office. I am also capable of replacing the other clerk when she’s absent.
Tactix Group, October 2018 to March 2023
Testing Proctor (Later PT proctor and door opener)
Responsible for and certified in administrating different exams from 10 different companies. Responsible for computer troubleshooting, upkeep, upgrades, downloading new material/links from the companies and general running of the office. Interacting daily with 10 to 30 clients for testing purposes, making sure they have a good, positive testing experience. Additionally, I was in charge of depositing monies collected from proctoring fees, ordering supplies and making sure the office is in good shape. I initiated opening on Sundays and staying later on Saturdays thus bringing more clients into the company for testing.
Amazon, Fort Worth Texas, February 2017 to May 2018
F1 Part Time Fulfillment Associate
Responsible for scanning packaged orders and placing them in the correct receptacle. Then collecting the proper receptacles into a group for local delivery.
[2008-2017 Attempted to retire. It didn’t take.]
Zions First National Bank, Dallas, TX February 2002 to August 2008
Administrative Assistant/receptionist
Provided administrative support for two Managing Directors. This included correspondence, filing, travel arrangements, expense reports, ordering office supplies, and interfacing with people at all levels in the corporate office. Responsible for list research, creation, management and updates, in house mailings, as well as additional duties as needed.
Statement Systems, Inc Farmers Branch, TX May 2000 to July 2001
Customer Service Representative
Oversaw a quarterly mailing of over 580,000 individualized pieces for approximately 250 different dealerships. Guided the project from the receipt of data through printing, mail shop and mailing. Also assisted new computer users with daily operational issues.
First Continental Capital, LLC Dallas, TX April 1992 to May 2000
Direct Mail Administrator/receptionist
Responsible for all mail programs within the company: research, list purchase, data input, and list integrity. Supervised data input. Compiled separate lists in PFS:File (over 36,000 entries) into one list in DBASE III+, eliminated the duplication, saving mailing costs on over 8,000 duplicate pieces and updated the list utilizing in-house sources. Increased company savings on cost per piece by high volume buying. Absorbed additional duties upon company downsizing including becoming the company power user, receptionist and general software problem solver/help desk. Also assisted users, and gave training in installed systems and programs. Additionally was the back up administrator for the NT server and responsible for daily backups, software administration and net research.
I Have A Dream Foundation, Dallas, Dallas, TX November 1989 to April 1992
Secretary to the President/receptionist
Generated the President's correspondence, designed, implemented and maintained his files. Arranged business meetings and scheduled food service for meetings when required. Assisted in publishing the foundation newsletter including formatting and mailing. Recorded and transcribed meeting minutes of the Board of Directors. Responsible for getting my computer up and running from scratch.
Carlocke/Langden, Inc. Dallas, TX January 1988 to June 1989
Manager/Purchasing and Distribution
Responsible for cost control and purchase of inventory. Automated and modified the mail database to create a sales database from the mail data. Responsible for all mailings and shipments.
Whitmark Associates Dallas, TX September 1979 to December 1987
Circulation Manager
Increased circulation from 8,000 to 12,000 monthly, using the same equipment by redesigning techniques. Responsible for all classes of mailings (all done in-house). Hired, trained and supervised a mail crew on an as needed basis. Performed list research to expand the mailing list and ensure its integrity.
Self Employed, Actress, January 1977 to August 1979
Acted in movies and with various theatrical companies.
Phoenix Union High School District Phoenix, AZ September 1974 to December 1976
Teacher
Taught English and Drama. Substituted throughout the district.
Bakersfield City Schools Bakersfield, CA, September 1968 to June 1974
Teacher, Mentally Gifted
Taught English, Reading and Spanish to mentally gifted seventh and eighth grade students. Directed school musicals.
McFarland School District McFarland, CA September 1967 to June 1968
Teacher
Taught sixth grade English. Responsible for English curriculum on four levels (English as a second language, below grade level, at grade level and above grade level. Also conducted girls' Physical Education Classes.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
B.A., Drama Education/Speech GPA: 3.2 Major GPA: 3.5
California State Bakersfield, CA
English/Special Education GPA: 3.0 Major GPA: 3.0
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
Graduate work towards a Masters in Drama
CNA
Certified Novell Administrator (4.1)
Excellent references upon request
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