Faye A. Kiryakakis
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Drama and English, May 1993, Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma
- Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges (1993)
- Magna cum laude
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer Literate - Proficient with Word Perfect 8, 6.1 for Windows and 5.1 for DOS (campus consultant for these software programs)
- Experienced HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language) writing for Internet
- Compile and disseminate information effectively, verbally and written
- Highly adaptable and flexible in nature
- Self-motivated with incentive to succeed
- Consistently enthusiastic
- Considerable positive interaction experience with peers
- Optimal productivity and strong time management skills
- Dictaphone and limited schorthand (Gregg)
- Reliable and efficient
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Phillips University Alumni and Friends Association
- August 2000 to present
- Responsible for general secretarial needs of organization including mail, database upkeep, and depositing all receipts.
- Work with publications committee on maintaining the web site.
- WEB MASTER, Emmanuel Baptist Church
- April 1999 to present
- Responsible for the layout, writing and coding of all site content.
- Responsible for encoding and maintaining archive of sermons in Real Audio format
- Responsible for coordinating with church staff areas of emphasis within the web site.
- ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR FIELD OPERATIONS, U.S. Census
- October 1999 to June 2000
- Responsible for conducting the two largest census operations in a 30 county area overseeing personnel topping 1,000 at the highest level of employment.
- Consistantly completed tasks ahead of schedule and considerably under budget.
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Phillips University Academic Office
- June 1998 to October 1999
- PHILLIPS UNIVERSITY WEB MASTER
- June 1998 to present
- DIVISION SECRETARY, Phillips University Arts and Humanities Division
- January, 1995 to July 1998
- DIVISION SECRETARY, Phillips University Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- April to July 1998; May to August 1997, February to September 1996
- DEPARTMENT SECRETARY Phillips University Religion, History and Philosophy Department
- August 1993 to January 1995
Primary duties:
- Design, write, code, post and maintain the massive Humanities portion of the Phillips University Home Page
- Code major portions of Phillips University Home Page including directories and course schedules; design, write, code, post and maintain the close-out portion of the Phillips University Home Page; downloaded pre-closing Home Page for archives
- Prepare summer faculty contracts including calculation of pay rate based on enrollment numbers
- Work with sensitive faculty and student files
- Oversee closeout of all files related to the academic areas of campus
- Draft correspondence, type and format syllabi and exams -- including technical typing of chemistry, algebra and trigonometry examinations
- Oversee division supplies budget, equipment maintenance and student workers, including the wirting of division budget justifications
- Assist with scoring exams, grade averaging, and occasionally proctor classes and/or exams
- Prepare posters and programs for all dramatic presentations
- Prepare weekly chapel bulletins and additional flyers
- Meet needs of Humanities division faculty (up to 13 professors at one time) and Math/Science division faculty (up to 7 professors at one time)
- Serve as back-up recording secretary for Faculty Senate, served as 1994-95 recording secretary for Phillips University Faculty Senate Executive Committee
Additional duties
- Writing and/or word processing services brochures for the ADA/Career Planning office
- Responsible for loading Assessment testing program to 16 stand alone computers, assisting with administering, trouble-shooting, and tabulating findings
- Recording secretary for Assessment Committee meetings (1997-1998), including preparation of assessment survey materials
- Assist in the writing of proposals (new courses, facilities usage, budgetary requirements, employment adjustments, and equipment purchases)
- Typed and formatted Faculty Handbook, Assessment Plan for NCA, and drafted copy of Staff/Administration Handbook
- Assisted with proofing of University catalogue copy
- LEGAL SECRETARY / RECEPTIONIST, John L. Scott, Attorney at Law, Enid, OK
- August, 1993 - December, 1994
Responsibilities included
- Word processing including the preliminary drafting of various legal documents
- Dictaphone transcription
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Preparation of billing statements.
- STUDENT ASSISTANT, Phillips University Art Department
- March 1993
Responsibilities included
- Typing curriculum proposals and miscellaneous assignments
- STUDENT ASSISTANT, Phillips University Student Development Office
- 1991-1993
Responsibilities included
- Word processing, dictaphone transcription
- Filing (general office and student files) and general office assistance
- Cut and paste layouts for mass reproduction (Parents Weekend, etc.)
- Type and edit Student Handbook
- PERSONNEL CLERK, Headquarters Army/Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, Texas
- 1970-1971
Responsibilities included
- Taking dictation, typing, and filing (including permanent personnel files)
- Administering and scoring tests for clerical employees
- Assisting in training programs for clerical employees
- Providing back up for other secretaries in the Administrative Personnel Division
VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY SERVICE
CHURCH
- Past secretary for children's choirs and handbells at church with duties including recording keeping; typing schedules, notes, and word sheets/scripts; filing music; organizing various music supplies and storage facilities
- Active in music and drama ministry
- Taught several sessions of Precept Bible Study class
SCHOOL
- Phillips University Women (1995-96). Volunteer assistant: prepared directory; prepared newsletter; prepared all advertising and paperwork for Benefit Auction.
- Phillips Players, a drama organization (1989-1993). Secretary (3 years)/President (1 year). Typed scripts, programs, prepared publicity releases, typed and distributed notes, minutes, coordinated calendar scheduling, and other club business
COMMUNITY
- Enid Gymnastics Center (1984-1988) and Booster Club. Volunteer secretary. Wrote, typed, mailed newsletter; operated the computer for scoring and rankings at gymnastic meets; prepared and submitted meet results to the local newspaper
- Volunteer judge for speech contests for both Enid High School and Waller Junior High School
- Participated in the audio taping for the Cherokee Strip
Centennial pageant
- Performed in Gaslight Theatre presentation of Quilters (1993)