Kary Bressler
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Richland School District, excelling in office correspondence and vendor relations. Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules while maintaining confidentiality. Adept in Microsoft Excel and prioritization, contributing to efficient operations and enhanced communication across departments. Recognized for fostering positive relationships with staff and students alike.
Organized and dedicated Individual with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Richland School District
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Performed control and balancing procedures to verify accuracy of drawers.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Collaborated with finance committee to establish procedures for money collection and recording.
- Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
- Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
Paraprofessional Library
Richland School District
2011 - 08.2017
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
- Organized and maintained detailed records on equipment use, materials logs and circulation activities.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
Paraprofessional
Richland School District
02.2008 - 2011
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WASkills
- Phone reception
- Office correspondence
- Balance reconciliation
- Phone etiquette
- Executive support
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Database management
- File management
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Prioritization and time management
- Multi-line phone systems
- Inter-office communications
- Quickbooks
- Teacher relations
- Spreadsheet management
- Verbal and written communication
- Supply ordering
- Expense tracking
- Filing experience
- Keyboarding skills
- Schedule management
- Vendor relations skills
- Inventory purchasing
- Digital file management
- Office supply inventory
- Task prioritization
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Budget monitoring
- Travel arrangements
- Calendar management
- Mail distribution
- Account reconciliations
- Managing purchasing activities
- Organization
Timeline
Secretary
Richland School District
08.2017 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional
Richland School District
02.2008 - 2011
Paraprofessional Library
Richland School District
2011 - 08.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Columbia Basin College
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