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Deborah John

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Passionate and professional Representative leads outreach efforts, strategic direction and day-to-day function management. Proven talent at building relationships and influencing others to gain support and commitment. Excellent presentation and communication skills and comfort working in fast-paced environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Representative Payee

Puyallup Tribe of Indians - Per Capita/Payee
Tacoma, WA
04.2016 - 03.2023
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Manage Tribal members Curator accounts with the local bank.
  • Worked with Tribal members with their mortgage/rent, and process payments for Tribal members bills. Issued funds to Tribal members to meet their daily needs.
  • Written reports for Court Ordered Tribal members on the Payee program.
  • Banking and other errands to obtain cash or pay bills for Tribal members.
  • Check and balance with bank statements and cross reference with Payee's system.
  • Spoke with Tribal member's landlord, or credit services on behalf of the Tribal member to make arrangements that was best for the Tribal member's monthly income status.

Administration Assistant

Puyallup Tribe of Indians - Elders Dept
Tacoma, WA
12.2001 - 04.2016
  • Created and distributed documents, such as agendas and meeting minutes.
  • Managed daily calendars for multiple staff members.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
  • Provided administrative support to management team.
  • Coordinated meetings and travel arrangements for employees.
  • Prepared invoices, expense reports, memos, letters, and other documents using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Greeted visitors in a courteous manner and provided assistance when necessary.
  • Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Monitored office equipment usage logs to ensure proper maintenance is performed.
  • Provided general clerical support as required by departmental needs.
  • Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
  • Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
  • Process payment requests for Tribal Elder's utilities, rent, mortgage from the Elder's Crisis Assistance grant.
  • Assisted with other staff in transportation assistance, events, assisted with kitchen help when needed. Assisted with other staff with elders needing personal care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Puyallup High School
Puyallup, WA
06-1981

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Team Management
  • Strong leadership
  • Paperwork Processing

Affiliations

I enjoy going to Stickgames, Powwows and love going to the Canoe Journeys. I also love to garden and do some crafting with friends. Also, love going to friends for our yearly Plant party exchange.

Most of all I enjoy spending quality time with my family.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Representative Payee

Puyallup Tribe of Indians - Per Capita/Payee
04.2016 - 03.2023

Administration Assistant

Puyallup Tribe of Indians - Elders Dept
12.2001 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Puyallup High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Tacoma Community College

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