ALTAIR HELBER
Pryor,OK
Summary
Seasoned Administrative Assistant with over 5 years of expertise in Public Education, recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and enhancing District satisfaction. Currently working on my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student- UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX
Not Applicable
01.2025 - Current
- Adhered to school policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules consistently.
- Collaborated effectively on group projects to produce professional deliverables.
- Utilized multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools to enhance classroom experience.
- Completed rigorous readings as assigned to support unit learning objectives.
IT Support Specialist
Wengage
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered IT support for financial software utilized by over 550 Oklahoma school districts.
- Motivated team members effectively, enhancing project management from start to finish.
- Applied time management skills to consistently meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new systems swiftly in diverse situations.
- Worked flexible schedules, including night and holiday shifts, to provide necessary support.
- Prioritized attention to detail in every task to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
- Provided general office support while maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions.
- Showcased initiative and creativity in overcoming challenges during task execution.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
Superintendent's Assistant/District Encumbrance Clerk
Billings Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Prepared, managed, and maintained all State and Federal programs efficiently.
- Oversaw district financials, generating purchase orders and managing encumbrances.
- Maintained annual audit, temporary appropriations, and estimates of needs accurately.
- Assisted in preparation of the annual budget for fiscal planning.
- Served as Activity Fund Custodian, providing secondary approvals for department purchases.
- Presented monthly reconciliations to the Board of Education for review.
- Coordinated calendars and managed logistics for meetings and events effectively.
- Compiled and maintained records of Board credits and prepared meeting agendas.
Homemaker's Community Education
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - Current
- Numerous community projects and donations
- International projects
- Support FFA and 4-H
- Provide scholarships
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Billings Chamber of Commerce Volunteer
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Contributed to all events
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Athletics/Club Volunteer
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Concessions, gate/tickets, donations, activities and managerial
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Billings 4-H Leader
Volunteer Work
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Club Leader
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their projects within the organization.
Vice-President, Executive Board of Child-Parent Centers (Head Start)
Volunteer Position
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Served as Executive Board member and President of Policy Council.
- Led committees on Strategic Planning, CEO nationwide search and hire, Continuous Improvement, Fiscal Services, and Parent Engagement.
- Acted as Southern Arizona Parent Ambassador for 50th Anniversary International Conference.
- Represented Child-Parent Centers as Ambassador for Literacy Connects.
- Executed Love of Reading Month by coordinating celebrity guest readers across Tucson public schools.
- Volunteered annually for Tucson's Festival of Books, supporting literacy initiatives.
Restaurant Manager/Bar Manager
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse
05.1999 - 07.2005
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Interacted positively with customers while promoting facilities and services
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
- Actively participated in ongoing customer service programs
- Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records
Education
Currently Attending -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2025
Associates - Business Administration And Management
University of Arizona/Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.1991
Skills
- Administrative proficiency
- Administrative support
- Policy development
- Leadership in administration
- Coordination of activities
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Active learning
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Complex Problem-solving
- Ethical awareness
Hobbies and Interests
- Backpacking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Museums
- Anything pertaining to Humanities coursework
- Researching, preparing, teaching, and presenting multi-cultural cuisines to children and adults
Certification
All certifications of annual Professional Development provided by OSSBA, CCOSA, OSDE,OISBF/ASBO and MAS. (2017-2022)
Certified Notary Public (2017-2022)
Licensed Insurance Agent for Life Insurance, Annuities, Medicare/Medicaid and Funeral.
(January 2025)
Certified Notary Public (2017-2025)
Timeline
Student- UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX
Not Applicable
01.2025 - Current
IT Support Specialist
Wengage
07.2022 - 02.2023
Billings 4-H Leader
Volunteer Work
07.2018 - 05.2019
Superintendent's Assistant/District Encumbrance Clerk
Billings Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Homemaker's Community Education
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - Current
Billings Chamber of Commerce Volunteer
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - 07.2022
Athletics/Club Volunteer
Volunteer Work
08.2016 - 06.2022
Vice-President, Executive Board of Child-Parent Centers (Head Start)
Volunteer Position
08.2010 - 07.2016
Restaurant Manager/Bar Manager
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse
05.1999 - 07.2005
Currently Attending -
University of Phoenix
Associates - Business Administration And Management
University of Arizona/Pima Community College
Similar Profiles
Tania-Nerina Aida La GrangeTania-Nerina Aida La Grange
Career Break at Not ApplicableCareer Break at Not Applicable
Rylee LitznerRylee Litzner
Babysitter at Not ApplicableBabysitter at Not Applicable
Lucy EvansLucy Evans
Babysitter at not applicableBabysitter at not applicable