Administrative Assistant, Clerical

Deborah B. Turcotte

** ******** *** #***, *** Marcos, TX 78666

512-***-**** ~ ***********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Valuable attributes include:

• Exceptional organizational skills facilitating and completing tasks in a thorough and timely manner.

• Ability to grasp new concepts and apply them quickly, skillful at learning and applying new computer program skills.

• Wonderful people skills and friendly telephone etiquette.

• Excellent capability to work both independently and in team settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 – 2011 Registrar, Northshore Christian Academy, Everett, Washington

Responsible for a variety of duties supporting staff, parents and students of a large (900+), private, Christian school serving PK – 8th grades. Role included managing database records, enrollment contracts, academic report cards, incoming and outgoing student record requests, coordinating elective schedules, room schedules and teacher schedules. Other duties included creating and merging data for various reports, planning, organizing and processing the registration process, and training all staff in the use of database system (RenWeb).

2005 – 2007 Administrative Assistant, Veritas Academy, Austin, Texas

Responsible for a variety of duties serving board members, staff, parents, and students of a start-up, University Model school for K – 6th grades. Role included Secretary to the Principal, Office Management, Receptionist, Nurse, and Registrar. Other tasks included handling financial receipts, carpool, attendance, correspondence, maintenance of calendars, and set-up plus utilization of new software system (RenWeb) for all student records.

2003 – 2004 Administrative Assistant, Mercy Medical, Quality Management, Daphne, Alabama

Responsible for diversified administrative/secretarial duties. Maintained tracking of admissions, discharges and transmissions to State. Created and managed spreadsheets, data retrieval, and graph/chart preparation. Utilized websites and specialized software to aide in converting information to Access or Excel. Discreetly handled large amounts of sensitive, confidential dealings and information.

2000 – 2003 Administrative Assistant, Chi Alpha Academy, Spanish Fort, Alabama

Responsible for serving the staff, parents, and students of a private, Christian school (400+) for PS – 12th grades. Role included Secretary to the Principal, Nurse, Registrar, Office Management, handling of financial receipts, and creator and publishing of newsletters, programs and calendars. Installed, set up and utilized computer system for all student records.

1993- 1999 Office Manager, Resort Enterprises, Foley, Alabama

Solely responsible for a large, networking organization’s order invoicing and processing. Performed payroll tasks including tax computations, deposits, and filing. Maintained multiple bank accounts. Exercised people skills by encouraging, teaching and helping maintain positive attitudes throughout the organization.

1991-2003 Image Consultant, BeautiControl Cosmetics, Foley, Alabama

Conducted image workshops for corporations that involved public speaking, and teaching proper use of wardrobe and personal care. Utilized effective phone call techniques to schedule image clinics.

COMPUTER SKILLS

High proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and RenWeb. Proficient in the use of Access, Publisher, Quicken, School Minder, Shelby and numerous specialized programs. Installed and set up numerous software applications. Excellent typing skills (55-60 WPM) and accurate keyboard and 10-key skills.

EDUCATION

Ongoing Leadership seminars/training to aid in development of people skills and success principles.

1976-1979 Biblical Psychology Major at Christian Heritage College, El Cajon, California

1976 High School Diploma: Globe High School, Globe, Arizona

PERSONALS

Long-term, happy marriage, strong Christian background

Interests: Photography, Hiking and Swimming

REFERENCES

Holly Leach, Principal, Northshore Christian Academy, 425-***-****

Linda Ogilvie, Office Manager, Northshore Christian Academy, 425-***-****

Ellen Schuknecht, Principal, Veritas Academy, 512-***-****

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