Dinah Polhemus
Summary
Dedicated Professional with broad range of experiences in leadership and administrative duties. Committed to helping residents grow and feel empowered. Proficient in professional speaking, problem-solving, event planning and mediation. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve business goals. Complete understanding of complex considerations governing assessment and treatment, with a focus on education and enrichment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne, WY
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Composed both routine and non-routine correspondence, reports, documents, and presentations
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Planned, and coordinated business meetings, events, luncheons, and dinners involving both internal staff and external clients/partners including scheduling, material preparation, and logistics/technology needs (video conferencing, presentations, Zoom, etc.)
Office Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Office Assistant for International Affairs
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
- Conducted office inventory checks and requested restock of supplies.
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
- Handled immigration documents (F-1s, etc) and maintained an online and physical filing system
Resident Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago-ECOPSI
Chicago , IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with both residents and staff by promoting on-going communication, mutual support and respect.
- Manage all administrative functions related to room assignments, student contracts, accounts receivable, meal plans, etc., by utilizing the Housing Module and collaborating with the Director, Residential Living & Learning, as well as the staff in Accounting Services and Financial Aid.
- Ensuring alignment with protocols established by the Director of Residential Living & Learning and the Director of Accounting Services by providing clerical support for all accounting functions related to students’ on-campus residency.
- Provided guidance to Residential Living & Learning student staff for all desk related job responsibilities by creating and maintaining the Residential Living & Learning Desk Operations guide.
Pottery Wheel Instructor
Kirtland Air Force Base Arts and Crafts Center
Albuquerque, NM
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed ceramics curriculum to help students understand techniques of working with clay, shaping objects and completing pieces.
- Taught full classrooms, small groups and individual students about how to create attractive, long-lasting pieces.
- Managed clay process from wet to bone dry to achieve quality results.
- Coordinated firing and glazing of finished pieces on-time to allow students to take home from final sessions.
- Educated students about wheel operation and handbuilding through hands-on classroom activities.
- Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
Engraver
Kirtland Air Force Base Arts and Crafts Center
Albuquerque , NM
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Machine-engraved merchandise for customers with desired fonts and designs.
- Worked with materials such as brass, aluminum, steel, plastic and acrylics to produce high-quality designs.
- Assembled more than 20 completed products each day and prepared products for secure shipping.
- Troubleshot and resolved diverse issues with engraving machine operation.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2020
High School Diploma -
College And Career High School
Albuquerque, NM05.2019
Skills
- Planning & organizing meetings, and managing busy schedules
- Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge, masterful in Excel, Word, Outlook
- Extremely strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Personnel records maintenance and substantial computer experience including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, as well as databases and customer database systems
- Excellent phone, email, and verbal etiquette and communication skills
- Maintains a high level of customer service and issue resolution
- Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and work independently
- A strong focus on detail, accuracy, and work quality with the ability to take full ownership of assigned tasks
- Well-developed problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience handling government immigration and social security documents: F-1, F-2, and SSN letters
- Discretion in handling sensitive and/or confidential material
Timeline
Executive Assistant
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
01.2023 - 09.2023
Resident Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago-ECOPSI
05.2022 - 08.2022
Office Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
08.2021 - 12.2022
Pottery Wheel Instructor
Kirtland Air Force Base Arts and Crafts Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Engraver
Kirtland Air Force Base Arts and Crafts Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
College And Career High School