Lisa B Russ
Chadbourn
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in project coordination, organizational skills, and effective communication. Proven ability to streamline information sharing and efficiency in administrative support roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administrative Support Specialist
Columbus Co. Soil and Water District
Whiteville, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for district projects and initiatives.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline information sharing and project updates.
- Organize Environmental Education Field Days for Students of Columbus County.
- Record Minutes of District Meeting and Programs
Administrative Assistant
Columbus Co. Parks & Recreation
Whiteville, NC
01.2008 - 08.2019
Mainta
- Managed scheduling and logistics for community events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Maintaining records for all recreation department spending and recreation budget
- Work with the director coordinating, organizing and maintaining all programs facilitated by the Parks and Recreation Dept.
- Make Deposits for all money collected through the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Type agendas for meeting, take notes and type minutes from meeting.
- Maintain monthly employee mileage reports, Visa statements, monthly billing statements.
Landscaper Receptionist
Thistle Golf Club
Sunset Beach, NC
03.2003 - 08.2008
- Designed and maintained landscape layouts to enhance visual appeal and functionality.
- Coordinated seasonal planting schedules to ensure optimal blooming and aesthetic impact.
- Worked as Receptionist for last 2 years, answering phone, keeping employee records, time sheets, placing orders for plants, chemicals and supplies
Accounting Clerk
Beth Cribb, CPA, PLLC
Whiteville, NC
11.2006 - 08.2007
- Efficiently processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Lowe's
Outdoor Lawn & Garden
Whiteville, NC
04.1999 - 08.2003
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked toward becoming a "Plant Specialist".
- Assist customers in landscape design ideas and plant/lawn care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williams Towship High School
Whiteville, NCNo Degree - Various Trainings And Continuing Education Classes
Southeastern Community College
WhitevilleSkills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Project coordination experience
- Maintaining office supplies
- Takes initiative to better my department and my job skills
- Works well with others and very dependable
Accomplishments
- Geology in NC, Earth Science Workshop, Raven Rock State Park
Guided hike of the 150 foot rock formation shaped by forces of the Cape Fear River, NC geology facts, hands on activities to use in the classroom that align with NC Science Standards.
- Conservation Employee Training, Atlantic Beach, NC
Over 20 hours of programming related to educational programming in conservation, environmental and agriculture. Also, included sessions on outreach strategies, communication, and leadership.
- Ag in the Classroom, Cherokee, NC
A workshop covering the concepts and instruction in hydroponic vegetable production, livestock management, soil erosion, environmental impacts of agriculture conservation practices of agriculture, and agricultural land use planning. This training also included tours of two WNC farms.
- FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training, Lake Waccamaw State Park, Lake Waccamaw, NC
Part One - This included nine hours of science study of frog and toad conservation and environmental impact on species population. ( I have made preparations to begin Part Two to become certified. This will be reporting species heard and locations of breeding)
- Introduction to Air Quality Education, NC Division of Air Quality
This six hour program was learning how to teach about air, air pollution, solution to air quality challenges.
- Completed Criteria III of the NC Environmental Education Certification Program
Certification
- Columbus County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program
2024 - Became a Master Gardener
- Soil and Water - District Employee Professional Development
2026 - Master I Level
- Adult and Infant CPR - 2025
- Incident Command System
ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 300
ICS 400
IS 700
Timeline
Senior Administrative Support Specialist
Columbus Co. Soil and Water District
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Columbus Co. Parks & Recreation
01.2008 - 08.2019
Accounting Clerk
Beth Cribb, CPA, PLLC
11.2006 - 08.2007
Landscaper Receptionist
Thistle Golf Club
03.2003 - 08.2008
Lowe's
Outdoor Lawn & Garden
04.1999 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
Williams Towship High School
No Degree - Various Trainings And Continuing Education Classes
Southeastern Community College