Brenda DeRusse
Carl Junction,MO
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Joplin School District
Joplin, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Paraprofessional
Branson School District
Branson, MO
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Food Saftey Manager Assistant
Day Six Pet Nutrition
Baxter Springs, Kansas
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Human Resources Assistant
People Link Staffing
Joplin, MO
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
Machine Operator
Jasper Products LLC.
Joplin, MO
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Secretary
St Johns Hospital And Clinics
Joplin, MO
08.2004 - 08.2010
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
Paraprofessional Educator
Southeast Kansas Interlocal
Baxter Springs, KS
07.1995 - 05.2004
Education
GED -
Riverton High School
Riverton, KSAssociate of Applied Science - 57.5 Credit Hours
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS2006
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Management
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Technology-Based Strategies
Certification
- Licensed paraprofessional - State of Missouri
- CPI, CPR Training - yearly
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Joplin School District
05.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Branson School District
05.2017 - 05.2023
Food Saftey Manager Assistant
Day Six Pet Nutrition
06.2013 - 01.2017
Human Resources Assistant
People Link Staffing
08.2012 - 08.2013
Machine Operator
Jasper Products LLC.
08.2010 - 08.2013
Secretary
St Johns Hospital And Clinics
08.2004 - 08.2010
Paraprofessional Educator
Southeast Kansas Interlocal
07.1995 - 05.2004
GED -
Riverton High School
Associate of Applied Science - 57.5 Credit Hours
Labette Community College