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Amanda Burlingham

Belfast

Summary

Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

RSU 71
11.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Eligibility Specialist

State of ME/DHHS
07.2013 - 10.2019
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between clients and agencies when disagreements arise.
  • Stayed current with changes in rules, laws and procedures to maintain timeliness and accuracy.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information related to clients’ cases.
  • Participated in training sessions designed to increase knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients in completing applications for benefits, providing them with guidance throughout the process.
  • Initiated procedures to grant, modify, deny, and terminate assistance and referred applicants to other agencies for assistance.
  • Documented communications and contacts with clients in computer system.

Office Assistant

State of ME/DHHS
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Delivered messages.
  • Sorted through incoming mail and packages to distribute to correct personnel.
  • Compiled, copy, sort and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
  • Maintained composure in dealing with conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
  • Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
  • Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
05.2012

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Paperwork and Documentation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

RSU 71
11.2023 - Current

Eligibility Specialist

State of ME/DHHS
07.2013 - 10.2019

Office Assistant

State of ME/DHHS
08.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine
Amanda Burlingham