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Education
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Ellen Barnes

Traverse City,MI

Summary

SUSTAINABLE LITERACY: Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience shaping fragmented lives into something worth living. Focused on efficiently and accurately developing quality content in line with targets and on schedule. Experience in delegating and managing work of content producers.

Work History

Contributing Editor

B-Cubed Press
  • Reviewed content for accuracy and clarity before publication.
  • Developed story ideas, wrote articles, conducted interviews, and researched topics.
  • Collaborated with other editors to review submissions and develop editorial strategies.

PATH Career Advisor

NW Michigan Works
  • In less than 6 months, I placed 5 Non-English speaking clients into long-term, sustainable employment while administering the casefiles of a fluctuating flux of English speaking clients
  • I worked directly with individuals hoping to overcome barriers to employment, such as disability, drug addiction & domestic violence and monitored their participation in required work-related and training activities
  • I collaborated with my co-workers to generate new avenues of economic sustainability for my clients
  • I enhanced my client's capacity to trust the mission of Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

OHA/HSPR
  • Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
  • Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
  • Identified training needs for staff members and obtained support services to provide them.

Eligibility Worker I

  • Assessed clients' eligibility for public assistance programs and services.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions and program activities.
  • Provided information to clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and other relevant matters related to the programs they were applying for.

Tier Two Tax Consultant

Jackson Hewitt
  • Reviewed tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships to ensure accuracy.
  • Analyzed financial records to determine the appropriate tax filing status.
  • Prepared tax forms in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Sustainable Literacy I & II Program Teaching Assistant

Western Washington University
  • Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
  • Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.

Peer 1 Adviser

Huxley College of the Environment
  • I interviewed students during initial intake to support their desired direction in their educational experience.
  • I supported the advising outcomes for the lead adviser by entering this data into the student records.
  • I directed student concerns to the appropriate departments for resolution.

Service to Armed Forces Coordinator for Central & Southeastern Washington

AmeriCorps
  • Collaborated with vendors to arrange contracts for services or products needed by the organization.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.

Medical Care Consultant

  • Conducted assessments to identify the physical, psychological, and social needs of clients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare para-professionals to coordinate healthcare services for clients.

Education

BA - Environmental Policy/Environmental Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Geography, Urban Planning, Dispute Resolution Training

Western Washington University
06.2019

AAS - Business Administration, Economics

Columbia Basin Community College
Pasco, WA
12.2015

Skills

  • Accounting 201, 202
  • Typing 60 WPM
  • Access 2010
  • Multiline phone
  • Excel 2010
  • Microsoft Office Teams
  • Calendar Management
  • Project Management

Affiliations

  • Contributing Editor; B-cubed Press

Accomplishments

  • Post Roe Alternatives; Fighting Back "My Body. My Choice" Copywright 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Contributing Editor

B-Cubed Press

PATH Career Advisor

NW Michigan Works

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

OHA/HSPR

Eligibility Worker I

Tier Two Tax Consultant

Jackson Hewitt

Sustainable Literacy I & II Program Teaching Assistant

Western Washington University

Peer 1 Adviser

Huxley College of the Environment

Service to Armed Forces Coordinator for Central & Southeastern Washington

AmeriCorps

Medical Care Consultant

BA - Environmental Policy/Environmental Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Geography, Urban Planning, Dispute Resolution Training

Western Washington University

AAS - Business Administration, Economics

Columbia Basin Community College

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