Barbara Atoruk

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Self-motivated [Job Title] brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes.

• USFWS Regional Director's award for the Customer Service award for excellence in addressing issues affecting them with accuracy and efficiency.
• Seward Peninsula Regional Advisory Council Certificate of Appreciation

• Northwest Arctic Borough School District Board of Education Member

I was born in Shungnak, Alaska to the late George and Sophie Cleveland I attended high school at the Chemawa Indian School and graduated in 1969. I attended Eastern Washington University upon graduating and completed my AA degree from the U of A Chukchi Community College in Kotzebue, Alaska in 1988. I am fluent in the Inupiaq language both in reading and writing. I have been translating and interpreting for both the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Alaska Department of Fish & Game during my work tenure with them also translated for NANA Regional Corporation, Maniilaq Association, Alaska Court System, Alaska Federation of Natives, Cook inlet Tribal Center and the Inuit Circumpolar Council,

The experience I have gained throughout the years is that by incorporating our Inupiaq Ilitqusait values in our daily lives, we live better lives and by teaching our youth to succeed in a life of two worlds, cultural and the advent of western society, we ensure the survival of our culture.

I understand the responsibilities of the NANA Elder Advisor and know the importance of being neutral and impartial on issues that require open discussion by the NANA Board and Administration to ensure that the shareholders reap the financial benefits from the corporation. I know most of the people in the NANA region and will help them and NANA build trust. It is an issue that needs attention and my experience will help generate positive results.