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Mary "Mo" Harbac

BOZEMAN,MT

Summary

My work experience is varied and non-traditional for the majority of my adult life. All my jobs have involved working as a member of a team, prioritizing tasks and being a self starter.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Anderson School District #41
01.2013 - 12.2021
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.

ROTC Supply Tech

MSU ROTC
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Research Technician

MSU, College Of Agriculture
05.2006 - 12.2012
  • Supported graduate students and Dr. Paterson with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Ensured work areas (to include research pens and lab) clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
  • Supervised four graduate students per academic year to complete research to include publishing in a peer reviewed journal. achieved on-time, under-budget management on complex issues.
  • Introduced weekly "working luncheon" to discuss on-going research, MSU update and history of MT ag discussions.

Human Resources Assistant

MSU
05.2005 - 04.2006
  • Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Was the initial touch point for phone calls and walk in University employees
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.

Marine Corps Logistics Officer

US Department Of Defense
04.1977 - 12.1999

Developed plans for various logistical situations for various USMC Units.

Lead, mentored junior officers.

Developed training plans for various situations

(Much of what I did was classified and can best be summed up as needs of the government and the unit(s) I was with)

Certified to load USN Ships, USMC helicopters, USAF airplanes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Carroll College
Helena
05.1973

Master of Arts - Special Education

MSSU-B
Billings, MT
09.1977

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Baker, MT
05.1969

Master of Arts - Theory And Nature of War

Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA
06.1994

Skills

  • Born and raised on ranch/farm in Fallon County MT
  • Competent using personal computers
  • Multi-tasker
  • People person
  • Familiar with Ag
  • Excellent customer service skills in person, via written word or on telephone
  • Supervisory experience at many levels

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Anderson School District #41
01.2013 - 12.2021

ROTC Supply Tech

MSU ROTC
01.2008 - 12.2012

Research Technician

MSU, College Of Agriculture
05.2006 - 12.2012

Human Resources Assistant

MSU
05.2005 - 04.2006

Marine Corps Logistics Officer

US Department Of Defense
04.1977 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Carroll College

Master of Arts - Special Education

MSSU-B

High School Diploma -

Baker High School

Master of Arts - Theory And Nature of War

Marine Corps University
Mary "Mo" Harbac