Heather Carter
Anderson Island,WA
Summary
Well-coordinated with manual dexterity to handle precise sewing tasks. Dependable, punctual and focused on meeting demanding production goals. Proficient in using template patterns and following sewing markers to complete exceptional work.
- Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Dedicated administrative professional adept at providing administrative and logistical support for various projects, programs and initiatives.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teachers assistant
Davis School District, Northridge High School
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted 15 students with all aspects of their school day
- Walking to and from class, toileting and going on weekly trips around community via public transportation
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Legal Assistant
IRS, Office Of The Chief Counsel
09.2008 - 04.2012
- Worked in a busy office with 14 attorneys, 3 paralegals, and 4 support staff
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Trained support staff and Managers
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Lead Clerk
Internal Revenue Service, RAIVS unit
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Assisted taxpayers retrieve past tax returns via hard copy or digital
- Was integral part of introducing the IVES program
- Corresponded with management, other clerks, and
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures
Clerk, RAIVS Unit
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
04.2005 - 02.2008
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Input data into databases.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Costume Coordinator
Weber State Institute Folk Dance Team
07.2001 - 05.2002
- Responsible for Assigning costumes to Dancers, keeping inventory of all Costumes and accessories
- Performed required alterations and upkeep of the entire inventory of a 40 member dance troupe.
- Supported models when clothing was uncomfortable.
- Cleaned blush, foundation and other makeup stains off of fabric using club soda and gentle detergents.
- Steamed and pressed garments prior to performances.
- Steamed and pressed garments prior to runway shows.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Associate of Art - Music Performance
Dixie State College
St. George, UT2002
Diploma -
Northridge High School
Layton1999
Skills
- Accomplished seamstress, quilter and bag maker
- Excellent at hand embroidery, punch needle, and other handicrafts
- 30 years experience with Domestic Sewing machines
- Alterations and simple pattern drafting
- 5 years experience with Cover stitch and Semi-industrial machines
- Fabric Alignment
- Garment Inspection
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Preventive Maintenance
- Specialty designs
- Special stitch techniques
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Receiver of the ‘Greatest Mom’ award. My own children, May 2022
Timeline
Special Education Teachers assistant
Davis School District, Northridge High School
10.2018 - 03.2019
Legal Assistant
IRS, Office Of The Chief Counsel
09.2008 - 04.2012
Lead Clerk
Internal Revenue Service, RAIVS unit
02.2008 - 09.2008
Clerk, RAIVS Unit
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
04.2005 - 02.2008
Costume Coordinator
Weber State Institute Folk Dance Team
07.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Art - Music Performance
Dixie State College
Diploma -
Northridge High School
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