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Emily Williams

Batesville,MS

Summary

Over 18 years of experience as receptionist, staff writer, photographer and program assistant working in public relations. Highly skilled in office administration, data organization, proofreading, database management and word processing. Strong written skills along with computer knowledge. Familiar with SAMs, InDesign, Microsoft, Excel, Adobe, Google Drive and updating The Panolian Newspaper's website. A flexible literacy coach and tutor, driven to design and develop new training programs. Tutor who helps participants in testing gaining the knowledge and skills they need for educational needs. Building relationships with students and providing counseling on curriculum decisions during academic progress. Also a patient high school computer lab teacher. Adept in designing and implementing computer skills collaborating with faculty and staff to build a supportive school environment. Demonstrated skills in technology using the accredited online diploma program, New Learning Resources Online.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant

The University of Mississippi - Institute of Child Nutrition
05.2019 - Current
  • Plan and create reports on project matters.
  • Create graphs, spreadsheets, slides, and transparencies needed for reports.
  • Ensures that reports are accurate.
  • Incorporates data from reports into charts, if needed. Communicates with ICN staff regarding information in reports.
  • Recommends and devises strategies for improving processes.
  • Assist with project budget planning and preparation, billings, and disbursements. Assists with marketing, sales activities, client prospecting, and ongoing client relations. Performs research as necessary to fulfill project needs. Communicate with a range of clients and others. Manages the receipt of checks and credit card payments.
  • Prepare division correspondence, presentation graphics, grant deliverables, and regular periodic reports. Proofs and corrects documents. Communicates with internal staff regarding division correspondence.
  • Maintains an organized system for recording correspondence. Identifies “deliverable” needs and plans their design and execution.
  • Prepares grant deliverables. Submits deliverables to ICN Administrative Office for USDA mailing. Plans, designs, and maintains records maintenance system. Communicates with internal staff regarding maintenance system.
  • Maintains personnel leave records.
  • Answer personnel related questions from staff.
  • Plan conferences and seminars by making travel and catering arrangements. Organizes and facilitates conference and seminar participant enrollment. Provides on-site assistance.
  • Communicate with CNP professionals nationwide.
  • Identifies procedure manual needs of the unit. Creates and maintains accurate procedure manuals.

Assistant Teacher

South Panola High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Offer personalized support to students in need of extra assistance with essay writing in MLA format.

  • Track attendance and student progress using SAMS. Compile and produce documents and reports and file, copy or fax required papers to appropriate parties.
  • Assist faculty and students using computer software and hardware.
  • Proctor and assess students for students obtaining high school diploma.

Literacy Coach, Families First

New Learning Resources Online
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Screened non traditional students to determine their specific reading levels using the online reading screener edmentum.com.
  • Provide paperwork and navigated website to administration with status of reading screeners, documentation of progress.
  • Work directly with over 10 non traditional students working towards accredited high school diploma.

Staff Writer and Photographer

The Panolian Newspaper
11.2002 - 12.2016
  • Reporter and photographer
  • Maintain rapport with internal/external customers daily via email, phone, telecommunications.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs. Multi-tasking skills Perform general office tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or use of a computer, filing, calculating and the use of telephone.
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (i.e., excel, word).
  • Extensive Adobe Systems knowledge (i.e., indesign, photoshop).
  • Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment. Ability to meet daily and weekly deadlines for documents to be incorporated in bi- weekly publications.
  • Interviewing various children for weekly opinion column.
  • Assisted with “Newspaper In

Secretary/Receptionist

The Panolian Newspaper
04.2000 - 10.2002
  • Customer service
  • Ordering Office supplies
  • Signing invoices
  • Circulation sales
  • Faxing, emailing and typing documents
  • Ad sales
  • Office phone etiquette
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Weighing mail, postage and post office duties
  • Typing 80-90 wpm to help meet deadlines

Education

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Journalism Coursework

The University of Mississippi
Oxford

High School Diploma - undefined

South Panola High School
05.1998

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Administrative support
  • Remote working experience
  • Information management
  • Information processing systems
  • Data entry

Timeline

Program Assistant

The University of Mississippi - Institute of Child Nutrition
05.2019 - Current

Assistant Teacher

South Panola High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Literacy Coach, Families First

New Learning Resources Online
01.2016 - 05.2018

Staff Writer and Photographer

The Panolian Newspaper
11.2002 - 12.2016

Secretary/Receptionist

The Panolian Newspaper
04.2000 - 10.2002

High School Diploma - undefined

South Panola High School

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Journalism Coursework

The University of Mississippi
Emily Williams