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Patricia A Cronk

Madrid,Iowa

Summary

Motivated Crew Team Member committed to contributing to business success. Experienced in providing high-quality industrial production work. Focused on customer satisfaction and team productivity.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Joann Fabrics
Des Moines, IA
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Administrator Assistant

Western Home Communities
Madrid, IA
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Handled high volume of phone calls, directing callers to appropriate personnel or providing information as needed.
  • Managed confidential information with discretion, ensuring the privacy of sensitive documents.
  • Managed incoming mail and correspondence, distributing items as necessary while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials.

Elementary School Secretary

Woodward-Granger School System
Granger, IA
01.2008 - 02.2016
  • Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the front office by greeting visitors professionally and addressing their inquiries promptly.
  • Coordinated substitute teacher placements to minimize disruptions in classroom instruction.

Administrative Assistant

Seabury & Smith
Des Moines, IA
02.2000 - 02.2002

Designed a system utilizing 3 different software programs to create 32 separate bi-weekly supplier lead reports to comply with single customer requirements, resulting successfully-met deadlines and client satisfaction. Bonded.

Financial Coordinator

Siemens (and Predessor Corporations)
Ankeny, IA
01.1987 - 01.2000
  • Hired, trained and supervised administrative employees in Iowa and Nebraska , resulting in cross training and more efficient workflow.
  • Planned and supervised 2 office relocations, resulting smooth transition with minimum downtime.
  • Planned and coordinated 2 statewide office parties per year for 200 people, including overnight hotel, meal, limousine, prizes and facility arrangements, resulting in employee satisfaction and budgetary compliance

Office Coordinator

Siemens (and Predecessor Corporations)
Ankeny, IA
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote
  • productivity across the organization.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.

Legal Assistant

Jordan, Mahoney Law Office (and Predecessors)
Madrid, IA
01.1972 - 01.1987
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.

High School Teacher

North Polk Schools
Milan, MO, And Alleman, IA
08.1969 - 05.1972
  • Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
  • Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.

Education

Master of Arts - English Education

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05.1969

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05.1969

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Clear Communication

Timeline

Team Member

Joann Fabrics
10.2023 - Current

Administrator Assistant

Western Home Communities
01.2016 - 01.2022

Elementary School Secretary

Woodward-Granger School System
01.2008 - 02.2016

Administrative Assistant

Seabury & Smith
02.2000 - 02.2002

Office Coordinator

Siemens (and Predecessor Corporations)
01.1992 - 01.1996

Financial Coordinator

Siemens (and Predessor Corporations)
01.1987 - 01.2000

Legal Assistant

Jordan, Mahoney Law Office (and Predecessors)
01.1972 - 01.1987

Master of Arts - English Education

Truman State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Truman State University

High School Teacher

North Polk Schools
08.1969 - 05.1972
Patricia A Cronk