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Connie Peterson

Wirtz

Summary

Results-driven Academic Tutor and administrative expert seeking an Advancement Specialist role to leverage expertise in stakeholder engagement and program coordination. Proven track record in managing secretarial functions, public data, and compliance contents of Virginia State guidelines to drive regional institutional growth and community partnership.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Tutor

Franklin County Public Schools
11.2023 - Current

.Evaluate student performance metrics and diagnostic assessments to identify critical learning gaps and forecast academic trajectories.

.Mentor students in long-term academic goal-setting, alignment of course selections, and preparation for higher education.

.Equip learners with vital organizational skills, including time management, active recall methodologies, and test-anxiety reduction techniques.

.Partner actively with parents, teachers, and school administration to ensure holistic alignment on student advancement goals.

Admin. Office III

Social Security Administration
04.2010 - 03.2022

.Evaluated complex psychological, medical, and educational documentation to implement high-impact reasonable decisions in the Social Security Administration Disability program.

.Managed high-volume caseload of individuals, driving individual advancement plans through proactive interventions.

.Cultivated high-trust, empathetic partnerships with diverse populations, maintaining 95% program satisfaction rate.

.Utilized standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital resources to optimize department-wide knowledge transfer.

.Acted as a primary advocate and liaison between families, medical, educational professionals, and administrators ensuring strict adherence to federal guidelines.

Admin. Specialist

Virginia Dept. of Transportation
11.1998 - 04.2010

.Managed a portfolio of corporate sponsors and business donors for the statewide Adopt-A-Highway program ensuring high sponsor retention through dedicated account stewardship.

.Handle the logistics and branding requirements for sponsor recognition signage, ensuring corporate donor benefits were delivered on time and on schedule.

.Facilitated the execution of multi-year contracts with civic, non-profit, and corporate entities, expanding the reach of regional community engagement programs.

.Track and manage land use permit applications from initial submission through technical review to final issuance.

Office Ser./Spec.

Care Connection for Children
05.1990 - 11.1998

.Coordinated daily office operations, serving as central point of contact for executive staff, board members, and external partners.

.Served as primary professional point of contact for medical doctors, clinical professionals, and educational consultants, facilitating seamless communication with internal executive teams.

.Transcribe complex audio dictations from medical doctors and clinical specialists into highly accurate patient records, case summaries, and administrative reports.

.Sorted, logged, and routed incoming priority shipments, complex and certified mailing, enabling access to critical paper documentation instantly and securely.

Skills

    Donor Portfolio Management

    Donor Engagement & Cultivation

    Volunteer Engagement & Leadership

    Stewardship & Retention

    Strategic & Operational Support

    Academic & Instructional

    Administrative & Communication

Timeline

Academic Tutor

Franklin County Public Schools
11.2023 - Current

Admin. Office III

Social Security Administration
04.2010 - 03.2022

Admin. Specialist

Virginia Dept. of Transportation
11.1998 - 04.2010

Office Ser./Spec.

Care Connection for Children
05.1990 - 11.1998
Connie Peterson