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Karen Perkins

Lancaster,USA

Summary

Strong communication, organizations. and problem-solving skills. Experienced with creating individualized educational plans for students. Proven ability to work well with others, both students and adults. Utilizes creative and engaging lesson plans to encourage learning.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-at-home Mom & Homeschool Teacher

09.2022 - Current
  • Select and administer educational curriculum for my children through our home education
  • Prepare and teach classes in a homeschool cooperative program
  • Serve as an organizational and planning committee member in a homeschool cooperative program

Church Secretary

Pickerington Church of Christ
09.2016 - 12.2023
  • Facilitate communication for church members through weekly bulletins, phone calls, email distribution, screen slides, directory app, and Facebook posts
  • Greet members, vendors, and guests entering church building throughout the week
  • Answer phones, receive general email/messages, open mail, and route to appropriate individuals
  • Assist in the coordination of elementary education program including selection and purchasing of class materials, recruiting teachers, communication, and providing supplement materials
  • Maintain and decorate bulletin boards throughout education wing and church halls
  • Create informational graphics for church halls, Facebook, and weekly bulletin
  • Manage day-to-day office operations

Office Clerk/Office Operations Supervisor

United States Census Bureau
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Complete clerical work and support Census field staff
  • Supervise staff of 3 to 6 on night/weekend shift

At-Home Consultant for civil engineering/architecture firm

Self-Employed
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Complete due diligence reports for national restaurant chain clients of the design firm
  • Interview various local and state government offices, utility firms and health departments via telephone and in person meetings
  • Complete internet research for permitting processes associated with new construction for sites located in various cities throughout the country

Project Coordinator

Design and Engineering, Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for multiple projects – 10 to 30 projects at any given time
  • Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements for Project Managers
  • Coordinate with client and government authorities in person and via email and telephone on a daily basis
  • Complete internet research for permitting processes associated with new construction
  • Publish final due diligence reports for clients
  • Maintain deadlines and schedules
  • Organize and publish reports
  • Develop training book for coordinators including detailed standard operating procedures

Office Manager

Walter Rice Construction Company, Inc.
12.2000 - 08.2002
  • Answer incoming calls, open mail, handle issues and problems
  • Complete monthly AIA billings for all company projects
  • Responsible for Accounts Payable functions
  • Report directly to company President/Owner
  • Create and maintain detailed spreadsheet reports
  • Write, edit and type correspondence for various company officers and staff
  • Assemble various project documents in presentation format

Regional Insurance Specialist

Private Business, Inc.
08.2000 - 12.2000
  • Process fraud and credit insurance applications, quotes and binders
  • Take incoming customer calls to address questions and concerns
  • Follow up with customers via telephone and email to confirm insurance coverage

Office Manager and Closing Coordinator

RE/MAX Elite-Connection
06.1998 - 07.2000
  • Process all real estate closing for agents in the office
  • Create marking pieces for seller clients and assist in developing marking pieces to attract new business
  • Organize monthly newsletter for existing and potential clients
  • Maintain all files and company database for office staff
  • Coordinate and teach Home Buyer’s Workshop classes

Office Manager

City Signs, LLC
09.1996 - 06.1998
  • Complete a weekly payroll for all company employees
  • Oversee all customer service functions, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Work closely with outside accountant to maintain regular financial statements
  • Handle administration of employee benefits
  • Process payroll, sales and usage, business and property taxes

Personnel and Accounts Payable Clerk

Citiplate, Inc.
05.1994 - 09.1996
  • Responsible for Accounts Payable at the Jackson plant
  • Assist in the coordination of safety issues
  • Manage worker’s compensation cases and records
  • Develop reports and forms for plant administrators
  • Carry out all secretarial duties for entire staff

Education

B.B.A. - Management

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
01.1994

High School Diploma - undefined

Dickson County High School
Dickson, TN
01.1990

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
  • Office administration
  • Lesson planning
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Stay-at-home Mom & Homeschool Teacher

09.2022 - Current

Church Secretary

Pickerington Church of Christ
09.2016 - 12.2023

Office Clerk/Office Operations Supervisor

United States Census Bureau
01.2010 - 05.2010

At-Home Consultant for civil engineering/architecture firm

Self-Employed
10.2007 - 12.2008

Project Coordinator

Design and Engineering, Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2007

Office Manager

Walter Rice Construction Company, Inc.
12.2000 - 08.2002

Regional Insurance Specialist

Private Business, Inc.
08.2000 - 12.2000

Office Manager and Closing Coordinator

RE/MAX Elite-Connection
06.1998 - 07.2000

Office Manager

City Signs, LLC
09.1996 - 06.1998

Personnel and Accounts Payable Clerk

Citiplate, Inc.
05.1994 - 09.1996

High School Diploma - undefined

Dickson County High School

B.B.A. - Management

Freed-Hardeman University

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