Shannon Boynosky
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
I am a dedicated and hard-working administrative professional that values organization and timeliness to keep an office running smoothly, but also kindness and rapport. I have served many years in roles that required time management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Office & Administrative Assistant
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Minneapolis, MN
03.2025 - Current
- EFS: Assisting division faculty and staff with placing orders, processing invoices, reconciling expense reports, and managing division Pcards, memberships, and subscriptions
- Diligent attention to emails to ensure timely responses and fulfillment of requests
- Managing division calendar and maintaining department office supply levels
- Organizing division observerships and volunteers and processing student awards
- Supporting the department's recruiting needs and processing visa applications including J-1s, J-2s, and H-1Bs
- Accurately completing time-sensitive work with high attention to detail
Human Resources Technician
Minnesota Department of Human Services
St. Paul, MN
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Transactions processing for all employees of multiple state the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facilities, involving multiple bargaining unit contracts
- These transactions included: Offer letters and onboarding, background checks, verifications of employment, separations, retirements, leaves of absence, promotions, demotions, and transfers, name changes, reallocations, work out of class assignments, department ID and supervisor changes, seniority rosters, FSLA changes, progression increases
Office & Administrative Specialist, Senior
Saint Paul College
St. Paul, MN
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Executive-level administrative assistance for the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This involved balancing the scheduling and purchasing for two very different teams.
- Maintained the general HR email inbox and electronic filing of all HR documents
- Managed communication with staff and faculty regarding new hire orientation, exit interviews, staffing changes, unemployment paperwork, and investigations, tracking and ordering office supplies
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Practice Management
Edina, MN
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Office Assistant for six consultants that aid approximately 300 local and non-local general-practice dental offices with the management of their businesses
- My duties included transcribing, editing, and distributing memos; data entry and maintenance of statistical reports; maintenance of office calendars; billing and purchases; travel arrangements; assisting with payroll; proofreading advertisements and newsletters; conducting research, and answering phones and emails
Academic Advisor
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Advised doctoral-level Behavioral Health students on academic pathways, aligning course selections with career goals
- Developed and implemented personalized support plans to enhance student success and retention
- Facilitated discussions about balancing financial aid needs and long-term earning goals
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and intervention strategies when necessary
Education
Master of Science - Women's & Gender Studies
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN05.2008
Skills
- Managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Formal communications
- Database management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Purchasing
- Electronic filing
- Typing 70 wpm
Certification
- Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance Certificate, LinkedIn Learning Community, May 2025
- Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) Certificate, LinkedIn Learning Community, Apr 2025
Timeline
Executive Office & Administrative Assistant
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
03.2025 - Current
Human Resources Technician
Minnesota Department of Human Services
09.2023 - 08.2024
Office & Administrative Specialist, Senior
Saint Paul College
08.2022 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Practice Management
10.2018 - 08.2022
Academic Advisor
Capella University
10.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
Metropolitan State University
Master of Science - Women's & Gender Studies
Minnesota State University-Mankato