Deb Peschon
Pipestone Area Schools
Pipestone,MN
26
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented administrative professional experienced in office operations, customer service, and financial recordkeeping. Supports executive leadership through effective management of communication, billing, and record maintenance. Previous experience in newspaper circulation operations and customer accounts, ensuring accuracy in publications. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Administrative Assistant
20 Years- Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Superintendent, ensuring efficient daily operations of the district office.
- Manage the Superintendent’s calendar, appointments, meetings, correspondence, and scheduling priorities.
- Prepare, proofread, and distribute professional correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other district documents.
- Coordinate School Board meetings, including preparation and distribution of agendas, supporting documents, meeting notices, and other Board materials.
- Track deadlines, follow-up items, Board requests, and administrative projects to ensure timely completion.
- Handle cash, checks, and other payments while ensuring accurate accounting and secure processing.
- Manage incoming telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct callers to appropriate district personnel.
- Process invoices and billing documentation with vendors
Receptionist/Circulation
7 Years 1 Month- Greet customers and visitors and provide professional, courteous assistance in person and by telephone.
- Answer and route incoming calls, take messages, and respond to general questions regarding newspaper services and advertising.
- Manage newspaper subscriptions, including new subscriptions, renewals, cancellations, and account updates.
- Assist customers with classified advertisements, announcements, or other newspaper services as needed.
- Proofread advertisements and obituaries for spelling, grammar, formatting, and accuracy prior to publication.
- Calculate and process carrier payroll based on assigned routes and delivery records.
Education
No Degree - Ag Banking
Skills
Office administration
Documentation and recordkeeping
Technical proficiency
Computer proficiency
Computer skills
Time management
Customer service
Dedicated team player
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Pipestone Area Schools
08.2006 - CurrentRead More
Receptionist/Circulation
Pipestone Publishing Company
07.2000 - 08.2007Read More
Pipestone Area Vocational Technical Institute
No Degree from Ag Banking
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