PENNY BECKER
Email: *************@*****.***
Mobile: 260-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I desire a challenging administrative position with a progressive and professional organization.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE DEGREE International Business College; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Secretarial Science Office Technology
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Excel 2000 Advance Users Seminar
The Essentials of Human Resources & the Law Fred Pryor Seminars
Front Desk Superstar Skill Path Seminar
Mastering the Essentials of Human Resources Fred Pryor Seminars
First Aid, C.P.R, Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment, Fire Extinguisher Training
HIPPA laws, FMLA, & Health Insurance Department of Labor Seminar
RELEVANT SKILLS
Strengths are developing and maintaining professional and interpersonal relationships.
I am organized, dependable, and very efficient.
More than twenty years experience in the administrative, customer service field.
Five years experience with human resources policies and procedures mainly employee benefits, recruitment, new employee orientation, and salary negotiations.
Knowledge level of computer and software are extremely good.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook Express, & Access.
Excellent ability to manage and navigate the worldwide web.
Ability to provide courteous, prompt, and accurate service in person and over the telephone.
Consistently follow a companies established policies and procedures.
I am a self-starter and work well with little or no supervision.
Excellent ability and willingness to help and cooperate with others.
Reliability and punctuality in fulfilling responsibilities & follow through on assignments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Northeastern Center, Inc www.nec.org P O Box 817, Kendallville, IN 46755
December 2006 to February 2012 Human Resource Assistant
Working in Human Resources I spearheaded the Wellness Program and increased
participation to 60% employee participation. Researched the idea of photo ID badges for
purposes which included security, time clock and building access; it was determined not cost
effective. I streamlined the orientation check off sheets from 5 pages to 3 pages. Implement
and administer an on-line training program through a third party. This on-line training allows
employees to fulfill continuing education requirements, as well as ensure trainings required
annually by state and federal guidelines are completed timely.
Northeastern Center, Inc P O Box 817, Kendallville, IN 46755
April 2001 to December 2006 Outpatient Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant duties in the outpatient office involves working with chronic serious
mentally ill consumers. Facilitated team meetings resulting increased productivity & billing. I
was responsible for a plethora of filing that consisted of progress notes, medication changes,
evaluations, therapist notes, etc. as well as transcription of psychiatrist dictation. My efficiency
in filing increased Medicaid rehabilitation option billable dollars as well as provide case
managers the quarterly bonus for keeping their notes up to date.
Hossinger Refrigeration P O Box 307, Kendallville, IN 46755
April 1998 to April 2001 Human Resources, A/P, A/R, & Customer Service
This company is a small locally owned business with approx 25 employees. Hossinger
Refrigeration specializes in commercial refrigeration equipment, service, and new grocery
store installations. During my employment I was in charge of banking, accounts payable & payroll. I assisted with accounts receivable and customer service.
Farm Bureau Insurance www.infarmbureau.com 1833 Ida Red Road, Kendallville
May 1995 to April 1998 Customer Service Claims Rep. Administrative Assistant
I was hired to work for Farm Bureau Insurance when I was nine months pregnant My interview lasted two hours; during the interview Paul, the manager, asked me to type a letter using his computer with Word Star program regarding why he should hire me. In concluding the interview he offered me the job on the spot. I worked for three weeks and took unpaid maternity leave. My first performance review after my leave of absence was excellent.
Colwell General www.colwellindustries.com 205 West Wayne Street, Kendallville
May 1994 to November 1994 Receptionist
This company specializes in various types of paint samples and personal invitation/stationary
sample books. Answered phones, greeted customer, assisted with payroll data entry and assisted the sales secretary.
Redman Homes www.redmanhomesofindiana.com P O Box 95, Topeka
June 1991 to May 1994 Sales Secretary
I spearheaded the production scheduling of single and double wide manufactured homes. In doing so production had reached peak performance assembling 19 single wide units per day. Provided
backup switchboard coverage. Assisted with the annual golf outing planning.
TMP Directional Marketing formerly Directory Specialists, Inc. www.tmpdm.com Fort Wayne
May 1989 to March 1991 Receptionist promoted to Assistant Account Executive
Directory Specialists was a yellow page advertising company. The customers consisted of
Sewing Machines, Murray Lawn Mowers, Dominos Pizza, and North American Van Lines.
This company has evolved over the last 15+ years. Began as the receptionist and was
promoted to an assistant account executive on the Dominos Pizza team.