I am familiar with owning and the day-to-day operation of a retail business along with personnel and marketing management. I also know and use Word, Works, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; with Access and PowerPoint to a lesser degree. I am also an accomplished and published writer.
I have the following equipment at home to utilize for a home based position:
2 laptops, 1 desktop, 2 scanners, 2 printers,(all networked), 4 filing cabinets, 2 phone lines, DSL internet connection, Microsoft Office 07, PCNow, and Works Calendar set up to start with system start up. Numerous Writing programs, 3 grammer checkers, 4 dictionaries and thesaurus' and Text Out Loud to complete the editing process. Davis Business Systems V.2007.2, and a RSS feed manager: RSSOwl.
Publications:
LuLu Press: The Stones Of Iris(Novel), A New Life(Novelette), The Littlest Mermaid(Short Story).
KeepItComing.Net: The Stones Of Iris (the Series)
The Lakelander. Fall 1997 issue, reprint Fall 1998: What Does A Grandma Do? (Article)
Education consists of:
Cleveland Institute of Electronics: 2004 – Associates of Applied Science- Electronic Engineering. Engineering Technician.
Lakeland Community College: 2000 – Electrical/Electronic, Computer Engineering.
Lakeland Community College: 1985 – Business Administration and Small Bus. Mgmt.
Certificates in: Small Business Mgmt., Crisis Prevention, Hazardous Chemicals and Police Dispatching.
Recent Employment:
American Greetings Corp.- Merchandiser 3/2004 to 10/07
Supervisor: Alison Soirefman and Pam Nagle
I maintained the card and product lines at the following stores: Marcs: Madison, Rite Aid: Geneva,
Marcs – Chardon - Produce Clerk 2/2003 to 3/2004
Supervisor: DeeAnn Camp (No longer with Company)
I was originally hired in to work in one of their isles, due to an error – there were none available. I ended up working as a produce clerk.
Tegam Inc. – Assembler/Tech 1 2/2001 to 6/2002
Supervisor: Monica Folsom
I built, repaired and calibrated fixed resistance standards. I was laid off due to downsizing of company.
Past Employment --- To 2001
Family Dollar and Golden Dawn
Both. Golden Dawn, I worked as a Deli Clerk. Family Dollar, I worked when the Manager
needed extra help.
Lakeland Community College Police Department
Police Dispatcher P/T for 2 years and F/T for 4 years. I managed phone lines, radios, scanners, paperwork, lost property, and confiscated property. I also did the filing, department stats, hourly scheduling and payroll.
Personal and Professional references are available upon request.
Thank you for your time.
Respectfully,
Kathy Priebe