Project Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Tecora Duckett
Jefferson City, MO 65101
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PROFILE
An outgoing, energetic master’s degree candidate in Public Administration with a successful record of embracing new challenges, and a passion for the art of promotion. Seeking a position in training and development in administration that offers hands-on experience in budgeting, economic development, and grant writing. Experienced in working with a state grant funded project. Demonstrated experience in working on multiple projects with attention to detail. Driven to establish and achieve business objectives. Resourceful team member, skilled in identifying project needs and creatively solving problems, with ability to work independently. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration, December 2012
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)
Research Paper: “The Politics behind Metropolitan Fragmentation”
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2010
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)
Relevant Coursework:
• Data Preparation and Management
• Seminar in Public Management
• Public Budgeting and Fiscal Management
• Human Resource Management
• Policy Analysis
• Program Analysis and Evaluation
• Organization Theory and Behavior
• Grant Writing
• Topical Seminar in Public Admin I: Relationship Management, Marketing and Fundraising
• Workforce Diversity
• Administration and Supervision
Applied Projects:
• Grant Project- Funding for a non-profit Domestic Violence Center in Memphis, TN “October 2010”
• Survey project and presentation on student classroom needs “March – May 2011”
• Human Resource Project on Workforce Diversity “May 2011”
• Policy Analysis Project- Midwest High Speed Rail “November 2011”
• Workforce Diversity Training Manual “December 2011”
• Budget Simulation for the City of Meridian, MS “November 2011”
• Program Evaluation Project on Williamson County’s’ Regional Economic Development Corporation “February – May 2012”
EXPERIENCE
Intern May 2012 – August 2012
Chamber of Commerce, Murphysboro, Illinois
• Assisted in community and economic development
• Performed billings and collections
• Managed chamber website
• Created an e-mail marketing program
• Participated in the logistics of two major fundraising events: Shawnee Art and Wine Festival and the Blues Festival
Graduate Assistant August 2011 – August 2012
Center for Rural Health and Social Services, SIUC
Rural Medical Transportation Network
• Researched and analyzed data on rural medical transportation
• Performed administrative activities such as file organizing, creating spreadsheets, and updating database
• Conducted needs assessments to identify the gaps in medical transportation in the state of Illinois
• Participated in project expansion and education
• Planned and facilitated events
• Assisted in grant writing, community outreach, and marketing
• Presented PowerPoint presentations on the issues found in medical and public transportation
• Advocated issues found in medical and public transportation
Administrative Assistant
Southern Illinois University – East Side Express August 2007 – May 2011
• Assisted in supervising student employees
• Managed and maintained records in database system
• Prepared documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Directed phone calls
• Managed events
• Assisted in hiring and termination process
• Processed payroll for student employees
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regional Distribution Intern, Serv-A-Lite, May 2008 – August 2008
Student Work Study, Southern Illinois University Maintenance, May 2009 – August 2009
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Typing Speed
70 WPM
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft XP, Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows 7
Office Applications
Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher,Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, SPSS
Internet Applications
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, Google Chrome
ACTIVITIES
Trash Pickup Volunteer for the City of Carbondale, 2006-2007
SIUC Track and Cross Country, August 2006 – January 2008
Public Administration Student Organization Member, August 2010 – Present
Multiple Sclerosis Society Committee Chair, January 2011 – August 2012
American Heart Association Volunteer, August 2010 – 2011
Murphysboro’s Shawnee Art & Wine Festival Volunteer, June 2012
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