Personable Receptionist successful in leading front desk public relations. Organized and efficient while providing exceptional service to clients.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist Clerk
Confederated Tribes Of Umatilla
Pendleton, OR
03.2021 - 06.2023
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Maintained mail log for Board of Trustees and the Executive Director.
Scheduled conference rooms upon request.
Temp Worker
Confederated Tribes Of Umatilla
Pendleton, OR
01.2019 - 03.2021
Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Answered telephone promptly
Assisted processing general assistance applications
Worked in several departments including; enrollment, finance, and office of executive director
Census Enumerator
United States Census
Pendleton, OR
04.2020 - 10.2020
Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
Leveraged smartphones to record information.
Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call
Security Officer
Rovers Security
Pendleton, OR
09.2017 - 03.2018
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
Interim Manager
Confederated Tribes Of Umatilla
Pendleton, OR
01.2017 - 03.2017
Effectively supervised staff by implementing CTUIR policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees.
Provided constructive feedback to workers, which improved morale and boosted efficiency.
Filled in where needed whether assisting Head Start teachers, preparing USDA meals for children, or in the office.
Developed and administered project budgets.
Family Engagement Specialist
CTUIR
Pendleton, OR
04.2016 - 01.2017
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Acting supervisor in the absence of the program manager.
Temp Worker
CTUIR
Pendleton, OR
11.2012 - 01.2016
Worked in several departments in this time frame including the Tribal Police (Communications Officer), Day Care (Cook), Cay-Uma-Wa Head Start (Teacher's Assistant.
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
Pendleton , OR
09.1991 - 09.2011
Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
Acting sergeant when needed. Duties included scheduling a 24 hour dispatch center
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Held Advanced Police and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification
Was a field training officer for new hires
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06.2010
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
06.1985
Skills
Visitor and Customer Relations
Microsoft Office Suite
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Courteous and Professional
Reliable and Punctual
Multitasking and Prioritization
Scheduling and Calendar Management
Multi-line Telephone Systems
Mail handling
Affiliations
Toastmasters; 2016-Present Served as District Director, Area Director, Club President, Vice-President of Education.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS.CAN) 2011-present; volunteer lead advocate. A strong nationwide organization that meet with lawmakers to ask for cancer research funding and evidence based health issues.