Jennifer Fuson
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Driven professional with a diverse background, including managerial roles at Vicksburg Warren School District and strategic operations in the US Army. Excelled in contract management and team leadership, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to achieving company goals. Skilled in secure communication and financial management, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool Caregiver
Porter's Chapel Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Manager
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2014 - Current
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Used Mosaic to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Implemented catalog system for students' meal cards to expedite lunch lines, decreasing overall wait times.
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
- Conducted monthly inventory
Soldier
US Army
07.2005 - 08.2014
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Responded calmly and professionally to chemical, biological and nuclear threats.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Provided professional reconnaissance and security support during varied operations.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery, and shipping systems.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
Receptionist/Payroll Specialist
Express Employment Professionals
09.2002 - 11.2004
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS12.2003
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Vicksburg, MS08.2002
Skills
- Contract Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Secure Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Physical Fitness
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- File Management
- Office Management
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Afterschool Caregiver
Porter's Chapel Academy
08.2024 - Current
Manager
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2014 - Current
Soldier
US Army
07.2005 - 08.2014
Receptionist/Payroll Specialist
Express Employment Professionals
09.2002 - 11.2004
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
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