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Dawn Kinsman
Administrative Assistant
Watertown,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic hard worker eager to contribute to team success through dedication, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in service to others.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
St. Agnes Parish, Butler, WI
Director of Liturgy and Music
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Pianist and vocalist for weekend mass, special events and performances since 1982.
- Develop, coordinate and implement liturgical plans and oversee all weekend services with quality seasonal celebrations and sacraments.
- Schedule and train liturgical ministers and active volunteers. Effectively organize all necessary materials and resources
- Serve as local parish resource to principal, religious education personnel, youth outreach staff, etc. and provide assistance or consultation for worship needs.
- Recruit, direct and supervise choirs, instrumental ensembles and cantors for all liturgical celebrations, arranging for instrumental resources as needed.
- Effectively communicate with parishioners and community through parish bulletins, monthly newsletters and social media.
- Maintain strong working relationships with church and school staff to propel parish vision and goals.
Barefoot Painting, LLC, Cardinal Painting, Greenfield, WI
Paint Crew Team Member
10.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- More than 25 years of indoor and outdoor painting experience.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers and lighting fixtures.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Visual Image Photography, Cedarburg, WI
Administrative Assistant/Post Production Tech
2017 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Liaised with customers, management and photography teams to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Organized department work area to increase production and create more efficient work flow
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Performed office-related support tasks and clerical functions, including prepping large orders for delivery, maintaining excellent records and updating overall filing system.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Cross-trained in all departments and served in each as needed.
- Became proficient in new software programs to assist with creation and printing of company products.
UW-Milwaukee Newman Center, Milwaukee, WI
Administrative Assistant
2009 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Welcomed visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for outreach teams, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Organized and implemented frequent onsite and off-site events
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track participation, communication and financial data.
- Increased student attendance and participation rates by 400%
Yarmouth Boat Yard, Yarmouth, ME
Administrative Assistant
02.2022 - Current
Education
Watertown Senior High School , Watertown, SD
High School Diploma
06.1988
University Overview
- Member of National Honor Society
Freiherr Vom Stein Gymnasium , Oldenburg In Holstein Germany
High School Diploma
07.1987
University Overview
- Awarded one year Congress Bundestag Scholarship and served as student ambassador to Germany.
College of St. Benedict , St. Joseph, MN
from Vocal Performance
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Visitor Relations
- Ease with Computers and Technology
Availability
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Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
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Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Yarmouth Boat Yard
02.2022 - Current
Director of Liturgy and Music
St. Agnes Parish
02.2021 - Current
Paint Crew Team Member
Barefoot Painting, LLC, Cardinal Painting
10.2019 - 09.2020
Administrative Assistant/Post Production Tech
Visual Image Photography
2017 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
UW-Milwaukee Newman Center
2009 - 05.2017
Watertown Senior High School
High School Diploma
Freiherr Vom Stein Gymnasium
High School Diploma
College of St. Benedict
from Vocal Performance
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