Karen Price
Pampa,TX
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time School Bus Monitor
Pampa Independent School District
Pampa, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and ensured safety during transportation to and from school.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting the bus, promoting a secure environment.
- Communicated effectively with drivers to relay important information regarding students' needs.
- Observed and reported any incidents or concerns related to student welfare on the bus.
- Conducted regular inspections of bus seating areas for cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Trained new monitors on best practices for maintaining order and ensuring safety standards.
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for students while traveling to and from school.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Participated in regular professional development trainings to stay updated on best practices in student safety protocols.
- Accompanied driver throughout assigned routes on each school day.
- Calmed unruly students during bus rides and helped prevent repeated disruptions.
- Maintained clean, tidy and obstruction-free bus interior.
- Checked to make sure students boarded correct bus, particularly for younger children.
- Enhanced student safety by efficiently monitoring and addressing any behavioral issues during bus rides.
- Managed conflicts effectively among students, resolving disputes promptly and fairly while reinforcing appropriate behavior standards on the bus.
City Secretary
City of Pampa
Pampa, TX
06.2007 - 12.2021
- Managed City Commission meeting agendas, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely distribution of materials.
- Facilitated communication between city departments and community members to enhance public engagement.
- Oversaw municipal record-keeping processes, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of city documents.
- Developed and implemented policies to streamline administrative operations within the city secretary's office.
- Coordinated logistics for public hearings, including scheduling, notifications, and venue arrangements.
- Enhanced digital filing systems to improve accessibility and retrieval of important city records.
- Collaborated with elected officials to draft meeting minutes and ensure accurate documentation of proceedings.
- Enhanced city operations by efficiently managing and organizing official documents for easy access and retrieval.
- Played an integral role in emergency preparedness planning, ensuring the safety of city residents during times of crisis.
- Implemented a digital filing system for municipal documents, reducing paper waste and improving overall efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with local government regulations by reviewing legal documents and monitoring adherence to policies.
- Supported budget planning efforts by compiling financial data for review by city management staff.
- Provided excellent customer service to citizens visiting City Hall, addressing their needs promptly and professionally.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, protecting the privacy of city officials and constituents.
- Collaborated with various departments to resolve citizen inquiries quickly and effectively.
- Improved office productivity through the implementation of streamlined administrative procedures and protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for special events and meetings, contributing to successful community engagement initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with community members by attending local events and promoting open communication between residents and city officials.
- Maintained accurate records of City Commission meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public.
- Served as a liaison between City Commission and the public, fostering a strong sense of community involvement and trust in local government.
- Contributed to policy development initiatives as a member of various committees within the City Secretary's office.
- Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review, and budget administration.
- Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Administrative Assistant-Deputy City Secretary
City Of Pampa City
Pampa, Texas
11.1997 - 06.2007
- Coordinated scheduling and calendar management for executive team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintained filing systems and records, optimizing document retrieval processes.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Respectfulness
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
Timeline
Part Time School Bus Monitor
Pampa Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
City Secretary
City of Pampa
06.2007 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant-Deputy City Secretary
City Of Pampa City
11.1997 - 06.2007