Linda Helmer
Anderson,California
Summary
Retired educator of 25 years. Hardworking, reliable, and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level or supervisory position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking part time position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 Teacher
Happy Valley Union School District
Anderson , CA
1996.08 - 2021.06
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Bookeeper/Receptionist
Heat Control Insulation
Redding , CA
1980.01 - 1988.08
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Produced, monitored, verified, and approved invoices and reviewed balances.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and accounts payable.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Completed payroll for approximately 10 regular employees and maintained detailed employee files.
- Verified postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
- Scheduled jobs including prepping trucks, materials, & crews
- Filed Pre-lien notices, invoiced contractors
- Handled Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, including collections
- Resolved customer problems and complaints
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Answered phone promptly and professionally
Cashier
Sears Department Store
Redding , CA
1981.01 - 1982.04
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions to complete customer purchases with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Cheerfully helped customers locate items and complete purchases.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Student Employment Coordinator
Employment Development Department
Redding , CA
1974.08 - 1975.06
- Matched student clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Advertised on KRCR TV, KQMS, and approximately 3 radio stations for both employers & student employees for employment opportunities & matches.
- Independently carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Fast Food Team Member
Wakefields A & W
Redding , CA
1973.01 - 1973.09
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction by promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Restaurant Waitress
Pizza Hut
Chula Vista , CA
1976.10 - 1979.06
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
California Teaching Credential - Post Graduate Degree
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.1994
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Shasta College
Redding, CA1990
Skills
- Teaching:
- DIBELS knowledge
- Differentiated instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Customer Service:
- Cheerful customer service & efficient task completion
Hobbies
Love camping, hiking, dirt bikes, reading. Support member of Redding Dirt Riders
Timeline
K-8 Teacher
Happy Valley Union School District
1996.08 - 2021.06
Cashier
Sears Department Store
1981.01 - 1982.04
Bookeeper/Receptionist
Heat Control Insulation
1980.01 - 1988.08
Restaurant Waitress
Pizza Hut
1976.10 - 1979.06
Student Employment Coordinator
Employment Development Department
1974.08 - 1975.06
Fast Food Team Member
Wakefields A & W
1973.01 - 1973.09
California Teaching Credential - Post Graduate Degree
California State University - Chico
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Chico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Shasta College
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