Sarah Elizabeth Hiniker
Bank Midwest
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
10 Months- Assisted customers in bank lobby and drive-up daily with deposits, withdrawals, cashier checks, money orders, new debit cards, coin cash out, and general account inquiries
- Balanced cash drawers and vault at end of day.
- Promoted bank products
- Daily use of computer programs which include Phoenix, Dyna, On Base, Payments One, and Finastra.
- Directed incoming customers to the proper department and answered phone calls.
Administrative Clerk for Minnesota Extension
1 Year- Worked directly with the Extension Educator in implementing University of Minnesota Extension programs, including 4-H
- Maintained accurate filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency for staff and public inquiries.
- Assisted in data entry tasks. Programs include Google Docs, Fair Entry, and 4-H Online.
- Assisted in the Waseca County Fair 4-H projects, entries, food stand, cash flow, volunteer scheduling and ribbon/awards distribution.
- Assisted in planning several 4-H events including the County Fair, Yearly Awards Celebration, Open House, and Farm Family of the Year.
- Coordinated office supply inventory
Office Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Assistant to the Office and Business Manager.
- Greeted customers, answered phone calls and directed customers to the correct department
- Assisted customers with payments via cash, check, debit/credit card.
- Organized Service Invoices
- Light office cleaning including office spaces and dealership showroom.
General Clerk II
3 Years 1 Month- Assisted District Conservationist (DC) in clerical activities.
- Uploaded files to specific conservation programs, ensured proper documentation of NRCS contracts, aided in communication between landowners/farmers and the DC, performed general office duties and helped organize several events.
- Contracted to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
General Clerk II
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted District Conservationist (DC) in clerical activities.
- Uploaded files to specific conservation programs, ensured proper documentation of NRCS contracts, aided in communication between landowners/farmers and the DC, performed general office duties and helped organize several events.
- Contracted to Natural Resources Conservation Service
Head Cook
5 Months- Responsible for preparing meals for Mountain Lake and Windom’s Senior Dining Sites/Meals on Wheels Program
- Responsible for ordering consumer goods on a weekly basis and tracking inventory
Optometry Assistant
5 Months- Processed insurance and recorded payments on patient accounts, ensured patient confidentiality
- Assisted patients with registration, selecting eyewear, eyewear adjustments, and proper vending of eyewear
General Clerk
2 Years- Assisted District Conservationist (DC) in clerical activities.
- Uploaded files to specific conservation programs, ensured proper documentation of NRCS contracts, aided in communication between landowners/farmers and the DC, performed general office duties and helped organize several events.
- Contracted to Natural Resources Conservation Service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
- Area of Concentration: Biology/Ecology
- Awarded "Peers for Peers" Student Ministry for dormitory newsletter
- Study Abroad: Costa Rica. Studied the countries ecosystems and the impact of EcoTourism on the economy. Participated in several cultural events, beach clean-up and toured many natural wonders of Costa Rica.
- Extracurricular Activities: Member of EcoAction Team promoting environmental awareness on campus. Volunteered at local Blood Drive
Skills
Customer engagement
Reliability and punctuality
Detail orientated
Highly organized
Merchandise display
Cash register operation
Timeline
Retail Associate
Bank Midwest
09.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Administrative Clerk for Minnesota Extension
Waseca County
06.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Office Assistant
Deml Ford Lincoln Inc.
08.2022 - 06.2024Read More
General Clerk II
SINEW Management Group LLC
03.2019 - 04.2022Read More
General Clerk II
Ultima Services Corporation
12.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Head Cook
Lutheran Social Services
07.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Optometry Assistant
Avera Medical Group Optometry
02.2017 - 07.2017Read More
General Clerk
Ultima Services Corporation
10.2014 - 10.2016Read More
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts from Environmental Studies
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