Theresa Kussard
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
To use my years of professional experience in a place where my skills are needed and valued. I come with strong work ethics, a willingness to learn new skills, and a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I'm eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. I bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Cook
Sheboygan Area School District
09.2024 - Current
- Assistant to lead cook. Prepares food (hot and cold items) for 200 students daily. Follows recipes, stocks refrigerator and freezer daily with fresh and frozen foods, cooks and serves food, keeps buffet stocked at all times, records food and beverage quantities into computer. Daily housekeeping including dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning all food prep surfaces.
Substitute Educational Assistant
Sheboygan Area School District
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Part time substitute teacher’s aide for all grades, K5-12. As needed basis.
Substitute Teacher
Sheboygan County Head Start
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked on-call as a teacher's assistant at Head Start, with 3, 4 and 5 year old kids. I also take care of my two grandsons aged 2 and 9, every afternoon at my home, on a permanent basis. My hours of availability are 6 am to noon.
Receptionist
Manitowoc Child Support Agency
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed front desk operations, took payments, provided forms and information, invoicing, filing, data entry. Use of all office equipment and Microsoft software applications, as well as industry-specific computer systems and software.
Administrative Assistant
Sheboygan County Child Support Agency
05.2008 - 08.2019
- Managed case files and documentation for enforcement workers. Took payments and gave info to clients. Heavy use of multi-line phones and data entry. Daily use of all office machinery. Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and agency staff to facilitate resolutions. Created and managed weekly court hearing schedule and interoffice meetings.
Receptionist
Wind Mill Slatwall Products
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Functioned as company's only administrative assistant, receptionist, and supply manager.
Administrative Assistant
Manpower
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Three long-term contract Administrative Assistant positions for Pottery Maintenance office, Engineering Payroll, and Marketing Department at Kohler Generators
Corporate Receptionist
Nemschoff Chairs, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2003
Administrative Assistant/Data Entry
SEEK, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002
Radio Traffic Manager/Receptionist/Head Copywriter
Midwest Communications Radio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
- WHBL/WWJR/WBFM radio stations
Word Processing Associate, Supply Manager, Back-up to Receptionist
Van Der Jagt Williamson & Associates, LLC, CPA's
01.1993 - 01.1997
Education
Professional Certification - Secretarial Word Processing
Milwaukee Business Technical Institute
Milwaukee, WI04.2001
Music Education/Communications
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.1988
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Milwaukee, WI 09.1982 - 06.1986
Skills
- Typing and Data entry
- Proofreading
- Electronic Transcription
- Customer Service
- Multi-line Switchboard
- Payroll
- Ms Office Suite
- Cash Handling
- Reception Desk
- Job and Calendar Scheduling
- Filing
- Billing
- Supply Inventory and Maintenance
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Food handling and meal preparation
- Childcare
Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Secretarial Word Processor
Assessments
- Administrative assistant/receptionist – Proficient
- June 2021
- Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
- Skills and Training
- MS Office Suite
- Direct Customer Service
- Accurate typing at 71 wpm
- Switchboard (multi-line)
- KIDS Online Data System
- Client-Worker Liaison
- Windows & Internet
- Grammar and Proofreading
- All office equipment
- Brochure/Poster Creation
- Data Entry & Payroll
- Transcription / Letter writing
- Good attendance / Punctuality
- Adherence to rules, guidelines
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Sheboygan Area School District
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Sheboygan County Head Start
02.2024 - 08.2024
Substitute Educational Assistant
Sheboygan Area School District
01.2024 - 09.2024
Receptionist
Manitowoc Child Support Agency
09.2019 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
Sheboygan County Child Support Agency
05.2008 - 08.2019
Receptionist
Wind Mill Slatwall Products
01.2006 - 01.2008
Administrative Assistant
Manpower
01.2003 - 01.2006
Corporate Receptionist
Nemschoff Chairs, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2003
Administrative Assistant/Data Entry
SEEK, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002
Radio Traffic Manager/Receptionist/Head Copywriter
Midwest Communications Radio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
Word Processing Associate, Supply Manager, Back-up to Receptionist
Van Der Jagt Williamson & Associates, LLC, CPA's
01.1993 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
09.1982 - 06.1986
Music Education/Communications
Alverno College
Professional Certification - Secretarial Word Processing
Milwaukee Business Technical Institute
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