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Vernice Chopper

Poplar,MT

Summary

  • Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities.
  • Committed to supporting company initiatives and programs.
  • Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform the general public of events, promotions, and campaigns.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Specialist

Ft. Peck Health Promotion Disease Prevention
07.2019 - Current
  • Collaborate with the HPDP Director to develop overall goals and objectives and execute strong communications plan.
  • Serve a key role in the development and coordination of effective, priority focused communications strategies that advance HPDP's mission, goals, and agenda with particular focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Write and edit copy for program initiatives and publications to ensure message and style match HPDP program policies and are consistent with strategic plan.
  • Develop and manage content development and maintenance of HPDP social media.

Daily Living Coordinator

United Living Community
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted residents with daily needs such as washing clothes, emptying garbage, cleaning room.
  • Took vitals and followed diet prescribed by Doctor.
  • Prepared breakfast, lunch and supper for the next day.
  • Assisted Nurses with daily meds.




Administrative Secretary

Indian Health Service - Administration
06.2009 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
  • Supported executive decision-making by preparing agendas, taking minutes during meetings, and distributing relevant information.
  • Streamlined communication channels for optimal productivity, coordinating between departments and liaising with external stakeholders.
  • Optimized time management with meticulous calendar maintenance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.

Legal Secretary

Ft. Peck In-House Legal Counsel
03.2002 - 04.2003
  • Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency in handling legal matters.
  • Enhanced attorney productivity with proficient management of case files and schedules.
  • Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.

Administrative Secretary

Ft. Peck Foster Homes Program
11.2001 - 03.2002
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted in the development of monthly rosters, foster home licenses.
  • Expedited travel arrangements for director.
  • Mastered multi-tasking abilities by effectively prioritizing and managing concurrent projects to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.

Resolutions Clerk/Recording Secretary

Fort Peck Tribes Administration Department
02.1997 - 09.2000
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing important documents.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Poplar School
Poplar, MT

Bachelor's - Business

Montana State University - Northern
Havre, MT
2026

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT
2009

No Degree - Certificate in Accounting

Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT
2007

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Social Media Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Internal Communications
  • Brand Promotion
  • Photography
  • Business Writing

References

Michelle Stromberg

(605) 408 - 6463


Mathew Deen

(507) 828 - 9537

Timeline

Communications Specialist

Ft. Peck Health Promotion Disease Prevention
07.2019 - Current

Daily Living Coordinator

United Living Community
06.2016 - 12.2016

Administrative Secretary

Indian Health Service - Administration
06.2009 - 01.2013

Legal Secretary

Ft. Peck In-House Legal Counsel
03.2002 - 04.2003

Administrative Secretary

Ft. Peck Foster Homes Program
11.2001 - 03.2002

Resolutions Clerk/Recording Secretary

Fort Peck Tribes Administration Department
02.1997 - 09.2000

High School Diploma -

Poplar School

Bachelor's - Business

Montana State University - Northern

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Fort Peck Community College

No Degree - Certificate in Accounting

Fort Peck Community College
Vernice Chopper