PAULA MILAM
Towanda
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, excelling in event planning and communication. Proven ability to engage residents through innovative activities while managing applications and tours. Adept at budgeting and fostering positive relationships, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. Committed to enhancing community services and support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admission and Activity Coordinator
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
Wichita
08.2023 - Current
- I serve the Residents of the Timber apartment complex
- I offer fun and engaging activities several days during each week
- I also take applications for potential residents and offer tours of the facility
Library Assistant
Circle USD 375
Towanda
08.2011 - Current
- Prepared curriculum and assisted Librarian with daily classes
- Assembled and organized fundraising events for the library
- Help patrons navigate resources and preform basic research; consult librarian when necessary
- Organized summer school for Elementary students
Library Board Member Volunteer
Towanda Public Library
Towanda
09.2014 - 07.2022
- Attend Monthly Meetings, Volunteer time for library events
Club Treasurer Volunteer
Circle Towanda PTO
Towanda
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Monthly Reports, Deposit Funds
- Help with all PTO activities
Library Summer School Teacher
Circle Summer Academy
Towanda
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Ran Library for Summer School, Created Curriculum, Worked with student, Responsible for all library materials
Daycare Director
Starr Squad Daycare
Towanda
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Directed and coordinated activities
- Conferred with parents to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials and equipment and authorized purchases
- Taught classes and courses and provided direct care to children
- Prepared and maintained attendance, activity, planning, accounting and personnel reports and records
- Prepared, maintained, and oversaw preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, and personnel reports and records
Tour Director
Village Tours and Travel
Wichita
09.1999 - 08.2006
- Resolved any problems with itineraries, service, and accommodations
- Safely provided group transportation and led individuals or groups to tour site locations and described points of interest
- Coordinated travel arrangements and applied knowledge of travel routes and destination sites
- Paid invoices, office clerical support, and tour planning
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
Office Assistant & Sanitation Driver
Mobile Manor
Wichita
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Composed letters and other correspondence, and fostered external communications on behalf of leadership
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for personnel
- Community sanitation vehicle operator
- Improved workflow and created efficiencies using automated systems and technology
- Examined documents and forms for accuracy; enforced conformance to company rules and regulations
- Supported staff, and performed data entry and administrative duties
- Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminated and explained information, and addressed complaints
- Simplified office procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
Truck Driver
CRST/Comet
Cedar Rapids
05.1996 - 08.1998
- Inspected vehicles before trips to locate and eliminate potential mechanical problems
- Completed deliveries before assigned deadlines to increase customer satisfaction
- Followed road safety regulations and traffic laws to prevent accidents and vehicle damage
- Checked all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations
- Reviewed bills of lading to verify transport details
Education
High School -
Circle High School
Towanda, KS05.1988
Skills
- Communication skills
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility
- Library Services
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Clerical Experience
- Teaching
- Writing Skills
- Budgeting
- Cataloging
- Organizational skills
- Typing
- Filing
- Data entry
- Google Docs
- Driving
- Banking
- Cash handling
- Delivery driver experience
- Leadership
Certification
- CDL A, 01/22, 01/27
- Driver's License
- NCCAP Certification, 06/23, 06/25
- MEPAP Certification
Assessments
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, 07/22, Proficient
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year: Jack Jonas Spirit Award 2024 from CPRF
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Admission and Activity Coordinator
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Library Summer School Teacher
Circle Summer Academy
06.2018 - 06.2021
Library Board Member Volunteer
Towanda Public Library
09.2014 - 07.2022
Club Treasurer Volunteer
Circle Towanda PTO
08.2013 - 07.2022
Library Assistant
Circle USD 375
08.2011 - Current
Daycare Director
Starr Squad Daycare
08.2006 - 08.2011
Tour Director
Village Tours and Travel
09.1999 - 08.2006
Office Assistant & Sanitation Driver
Mobile Manor
08.1998 - 08.1999
Truck Driver
CRST/Comet
05.1996 - 08.1998
High School -
Circle High School
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