Jenny Whisenhunt
Administrative Assistant
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Career and Skills Summary
Twenty-plus years of public service in higher education, non-profit organizations, and public education.
Overall excellence in oral and written forms of communication, customer service, record maintenance and organization, and data management
Exhibits complete professionalism in all work environments and community-related events
Ability to quickly learn and apply new business practices and goals Adept at working independently and in group and team settings
Very flexible schedule
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Attendance Clerk
Randall Junior High School
06.2022 - Current
- Developed exceptional time management, relationship building and organizational skills from working in busy school setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
- Input daily attendance information into office database for 600-student school.
- Operated telephone systems to answer and route incoming calls along with taking and delivering messages.
- Made appropriate file information updates and system upgrades.
- Checked records for accuracy and completeness, and corrected errors.
- Answered queries by locating and retrieving necessary files.
- Accessed and used computer software applications to update and maintain records.
Proctor
University of Rhode Island
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
- Leveraged computers to administer tests, record scores and create appointments.
- Led and effectively managed class of over 30 students.
- Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
- Validated appropriate identification to allow admission to testing area.
- Maintained secure and positive environment conducive to testing.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Administrative Assistant
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Prattville/Autauga Humane Society
Prattville, AL
02.2013 - 07.2019
- Successfully applied for numerous grants totaling $40,000.00
- These included the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe Community Grant, Petco Foundation, State Farm Community Assist Grant, Wal-Mart Community Grant, Allstate Volunteerism Grant, Autauga Area Community Foundation Grant, and grants from the Prattville Rotary Club and the Prattville Service League
- Coordinated and managed shelter publicity and media relations, including organization's image, social media, print, radio, and television
- Recruited and directed shelter volunteers
- Established and maintained relationships between shelter, local business owners, donors, general public, schools, and community leaders
- Planned and executed major fundraising events
- Attended and organized pet adoption events
Adjunct Instructor of English
Metropolitan Community College, Penn Valley Campus
Kansas City, MO
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Taught both halves of "Composition and Reading" course
- Facilitated classroom learning via lectures and student discussions
- Assessed student performance using written and oral assignments
- Mentored student writing and research
Adjunct Instructor of English
Blinn College
Bryan, TX
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught both halves of "Composition and Rhetoric" course
- Mentored student writing in one-on-one conferences
- Aided students in library and online research for essays
Front Desk Associate/Receptionist
Animal Friends of Washington County Connie Clinic, Neuter Clinic
Brenham, TX
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Successfully applied for and received the Bob Barker Spay and Neuter Clinic DJ&T Grant totaling $20,000.00
- Provided high quality, interpersonal customer service
- Scheduled appointments
- Maintained clinic records for clients and animals
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of English
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
- Provided individual and group instruction to tailor teaching approaches to different student needs.
- Supervised research projects and student organizations, providing guidance to enhance learning outcomes.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments.
Education
English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 08.2004 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - English
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 08.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
West Texas A&M University
08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Filing and data archiving
undefinedTimeline
Attendance Clerk
Randall Junior High School
06.2022 - Current
Proctor
University of Rhode Island
01.2022 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI
07.2019 - 06.2021
Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Prattville/Autauga Humane Society
02.2013 - 07.2019
Adjunct Instructor of English
Metropolitan Community College, Penn Valley Campus
08.2011 - 11.2012
Adjunct Instructor of English
Blinn College
08.2010 - 05.2011
Front Desk Associate/Receptionist
Animal Friends of Washington County Connie Clinic, Neuter Clinic
07.2009 - 08.2010
English
Texas A&M University
08.2004 - 08.2009
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of English
08.2004 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - English
West Texas A&M University
08.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
West Texas A&M University
08.1996 - 05.2000
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