Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees.
Conducted reference checks for potential candidates.
Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
Organized employee recognition programs to boost morale among staff members.
Advised managers on disciplinary actions when needed.
Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets to track various employee data.
Designed print materials, such as brochures, flyers, and posters, to disseminate information across the organization.
Owner/Operator
Vucetich Farm
Gassville, AR
10.2022 - Current
Ensure proper care and maintenance of cattle by providing feed, water, and shelter.
Monitor health of livestock on a regular basis to identify any signs of illness or injury.
Perform routine inspections of pastures and fences to ensure they are safe and secure for animals.
Assist in branding activities such as vaccinating calves and tagging cattle.
Manage breeding program by selecting bulls based on desired traits such as size or temperament.
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
Operational Support Administrative Assistant
Pueblo West Metro District
Pueblo West, CO
12.2023 - 08.2024
Assisted with ordering fuel, parts, materials, and supplies for the division.
Interfaced with Enterprise Fleet Management program.
Managed workload for fleet, which included emergency vehicles; monitored the number of requests for repair orders to distribute workload and facilitated the timely execution of repairs and maintenance.
Provided information and data requested, along with supporting documentation, in verbal, narrative, spreadsheet, graph, or chart form.
Prepared requisitions, purchase orders, and managed deliveries.
Reviewed invoices and approved them for payment.
Created, maintained, and updated spreadsheets for tracking various projects.
General office equipment upkeep and purchasing of office supplies.
Program Assistant I, Faith and Citizen Programs
Colorado Department of Corrections
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2022 - 12.2023
Conducted all Faith and Citizen Programs services, recruiting, screening, examining, and referring volunteer candidates to wardens in all correctional facilities.
Provided compliance oversight of the volunteer services program, volunteer relations, and resolution of conflicts and discrepancies.
Ensured accurate and timely preparation, receipt and distribution of correspondence, reports, forms, presentations, and other documents as requested.
Conducted background checks utilizing the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) systems.
Maintained digital filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Coordinated benefits administration activities such as promotions, changes, terminations and transfers and maintain employment records using human resources management system software.
Coordinated area gifts/arrangements as needed (i.e. births, family deaths, illnesses).
Improved area communication by promptly returning phone calls and responding to email requests for information, improving efficiency.
Established area's purchasing files to include requisitions for goods and services, purchasing card logs, travel vouchers, and any other pertinent information regarding purchasing.
Program Assistant I, Planning and Analysis
Colorado Department of Corrections
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - 05.2022
Ensured accurate and timely preparation, receipt and distribution of correspondence, reports, forms, presentations, and other documents as requested.
Supported and worked with all departments and cross functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of services for program participants.
Facilitated inter-department communication of area objectives with other departments.
Assisted in the creation of reports summarizing program outcomes developed for stakeholders and available to the public.
Coordinated logistics related to travel arrangements for staff members attending conferences or training.
Monitored progress on project timelines associated with each program activity or initiative.
Established new and improved tracking of 15 annual legislative reports through the Colorado Department of Corrections Executive team, improving efficiency of the area's legislative reporting process.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication and Rhetorical Studies -
Syracuse University
Skills
Human Resource Coordination
Personal Accountability
Administrative Operations
Continuous Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interpersonal Relations
Confidentiality
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc)
Professional Memberships
Arkansas Women in Agriculture
Delta Mu Delta International Honors Society
Disabled American Veterans
Military Service
United States Army, 42A - Human Resource Specialist
(Secret Security Clearance)
Mar 2008 - Sep 2013
HHC, 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st Space Brigade
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Battalion S1 Human Resources Specialist/Sergeant (E-5) responsible for promotions, awards, updating enlisted records briefs, processing requests for leave, training globally dispersed HR clerks in other companies.
Responsible for the oversight, training and well-being of two subordinate soldiers.
Brigade S1 Human Resource Specialist responsible for issuing common access cards, to include setting up identification card area location while deployed to Afghanistan, promotions, and awards, updating enlisted records briefs, and processing requests for leave.
Timeline
Nursing Services Assistant
Baxter Health
08.2024 - Current
Operational Support Administrative Assistant
Pueblo West Metro District
12.2023 - 08.2024
Owner/Operator
Vucetich Farm
10.2022 - Current
Program Assistant I, Faith and Citizen Programs
Colorado Department of Corrections
06.2022 - 12.2023
Program Assistant I, Planning and Analysis
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication and Rhetorical Studies -