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LINDA GRISMORE

Clio,,IA

Summary

To utilize the skills I have obtained in my past experiences and use them to continue furthering my career. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

South Central Iowa Community Action Program
Chariton, IA
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • I helped people by doing heat assistance, water assistance and ran a food pantry
  • Ordered food for the pantry and did all monthly reports and sent in to the Supervisor
  • Take donations for food pantry, made sure shelves were stocked.

Ad Design and Sales

The Wayne County Independent, LLC
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Used software tools including: InDesign, Photoshop
  • Sold advertising including graphic art and signs
  • Maintained customer database
  • Provided cost estimates
  • Processed all paperwork
  • Developed new clients
  • Made presentations to new and existing customers
  • Delivered illustration proofs to customers for approval
  • Responded to customer inquiries
  • Knowledge sets include: Microsoft Excel,
  • Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word
  • Maintain assigned account base

Newspaper Writer

Wayne County Newspapers LLC
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Laid out text
  • Verified sources
  • Developed and pitched story ideas
  • Wrote headlines
  • Used computers, laptops, recorders, printers, scanners, telephones and cameras
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Works, Acrobat and Word
  • My accomplishments included: Write feature article for weekly paper, Utilized InDesign daily.

Housekeeping Cleaner

Self Employed
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Cleaned private homes
  • Changed linen
  • Employment History and wiped clean furniture, fixtures, windowsills, glass tops, wall hangings
  • Used equipment to clean rugs, carpets
  • Maintained floors and carpets
  • Maintained laundry and laundry room
  • Used tools such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.

Administrative Assistant

Neely Mfg., LLC
09.2009 - 08.2011

Answer the switchboard, follow up e- mails and calls on sample orders

  • Drafted correspondence
  • Operated fax machines, copiers, phone systems and computers
  • Transferred calls
  • Greeted visitors
  • Sent out mail with all needed information and attachments
  • Used computers for spreadsheets, word processing and database manage

Licensed Office Manager

American Family Insurance
11.1996 - 06.2009
  • Licensed in Property and Casualty
  • Management and underwriting skills in the
  • Agency
  • Extensive product knowledge and Sales of product
  • I have written Personal lines, Farm/Ranch and Commercial lines policies
  • In February of 2008 was left without an Agent and successfully ran 2 offices by my self until January 2009 Helped develop a new agency from scratch to 1200 policies Daily interaction with the public Answer phone, all computer entry, filing, faxing, make copies, Sales, Handled all money an
  • No degree provided

Education

High School Diploma -

Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School
Corydon, IA
05.1976

Skills

  • Ability Summary
  • Administrative support
  • Meet deadline
  • Meets/exceeds goals
  • Self-starter
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Microsoft Work
  • Microsoft Excel (limited)
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Typing
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Internet Research
  • Community outreach
  • Customer support and assistance
  • MS Office
  • Research and facts collecting
  • Effective customer communication

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

South Central Iowa Community Action Program
09.2019 - 03.2022

Ad Design and Sales

The Wayne County Independent, LLC
08.2017 - 07.2018

Newspaper Writer

Wayne County Newspapers LLC
09.2014 - 06.2016

Housekeeping Cleaner

Self Employed
08.2011 - 08.2014

Administrative Assistant

Neely Mfg., LLC
09.2009 - 08.2011

Licensed Office Manager

American Family Insurance
11.1996 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School
LINDA GRISMORE