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Melissa Young

Kendallville,IN

Summary

Friendly School Secretary offering proven success delivering administrative support to school leaders. Reputation for positive attitude, determined work ethic and sound judgment. Adaptable to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attendance Secretary

East Noble School Corporation
Rome City , IN
2006.08 - 2024.05
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and absences for all students and staff in the school.
  • Monitored tardiness, excused and unexcused absences, and early dismissals by verifying notes from parents and guardians or other authorized personnel.
  • Assisted with scheduling meetings between administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents and guardians as necessary to discuss a student's attendance issues.
  • Compiled data related to student attendance into spreadsheets for further analysis.
  • Organized and maintained files to store absence excuse paperwork from doctors, parents and guardians.
  • Answered office phone and greeted visitors to assist callers or screen individuals entering school.
  • Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.

HR Manager

Complete Maintenance Service, Inc.
Ashley , IN
2000.03 - 2006.07
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
  • Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including wage and hour regulations.
  • Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
  • Assisted in the development of policies related to human resources management.
  • Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
  • Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
  • Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
  • Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
  • Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
  • Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

College of DuPage
Illinois

Skills

  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Strong Organization
  • Written Communication
  • Document Preparation
  • Office Administration
  • Data Entry
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Administrative Support

Certification

  • Licensed Foster Parent through Benchmark Family Services
  • Licensed Substitute Teacher for Central Noble

Timeline

Attendance Secretary

East Noble School Corporation
2006.08 - 2024.05

HR Manager

Complete Maintenance Service, Inc.
2000.03 - 2006.07

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

College of DuPage
  • Licensed Foster Parent through Benchmark Family Services
  • Licensed Substitute Teacher for Central Noble
Melissa Young