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Connie Geeter Collins

Summary

With a proven track record at Montgomery Job Corps Center, I excel in counseling and office management, blending effective listening with educational activities for impactful student development. Skilled in data entry and classroom management, I leverage solution-focused counseling and prioritization skills to enhance operational efficiency and foster inclusive learning environments. Passionate counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Montgomery Job Corps Center
Montgomery, AL
12.2024 - Current
  • Followed appropriate methodology to deliver optimum counseling meeting individual needs.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.

Secretary

Department Of Treasury
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 02.2019
  • Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders.
  • Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Receive, Sort and Distribute all office mail
  • Mail Close Cases to Close Case Units.
  • Verify time and attendance for all employees.
  • Update calendars for scheduling.

Secretary

Department Of Treasury
Montgomery, AL
04.2003 - 04.2016
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones and multi-tasking.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained office safety by screening visitors, and escorting throughout the building.
  • Documented and shared Staff meeting minutes.
  • Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and mail close cases to close case unit.

Police Data Clerk

Marine Corps Logistics Base
Albany, GA
07.2000 - 04.2003

Enter tickets into computer of customers for violations on Base Installation.

Organize, Purge and Maintain office files.

Answer incoming phone calls.

Prepare travel orders for all Military Personnel which includes flight information, and hotel accommodation.

Submit time and attendance sheets for all civilian employees.

Prepare Safety Reports for Military Personnel

Submit suspense dates for response.

Switchboard Operator

Marine Corps Logistics Base
Albany, GA
10.1995 - 07.2000
  • Developed and updated business phone directory to reflect current employees and other changes.
  • Answered calls with friendly and polite approach to engage callers and deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Operated telephone switchboard of 2000 employees and routed calls to the correct destination.
  • Provided training and coaching to new PBX operators.

Education

Counseling

Faulkner University
Montgomery, Albama
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Management Communication

Amridge University
Montgomery, AL
05.2010

Skills

  • Office staff leadership
  • Filing experience
  • Problem-solving
  • Prioritization and time management
  • Routing packages
  • Data entry documentation
  • Calendar management
  • Mail management
  • Life transitions
  • Effective listening
  • Educational activities
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Mental health support
  • Personal development sessions
  • Empathy development
  • Multicultural competence
  • Anger management

Timeline

Counselor

Montgomery Job Corps Center
12.2024 - Current

Secretary

Department Of Treasury
04.2016 - 02.2019

Secretary

Department Of Treasury
04.2003 - 04.2016

Police Data Clerk

Marine Corps Logistics Base
07.2000 - 04.2003

Switchboard Operator

Marine Corps Logistics Base
10.1995 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Science - Management Communication

Amridge University

Counseling

Faulkner University
Connie Geeter Collins