SHEILA M. SEMMENS
321 6th Street North Apartment #2
Wahpeton ND 58075
skylarksmh@2-mail.com
OBJECTIVE:
A challenging position that will allow me to apply my computer and
secretarial skills.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Competent in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic design
programs including Corel, Microsoft, and Lotus packages. Familiar with internet
research and various search engines. Basic HTML coding skills. Strengths include: adaptability,
efficiency, honesty, creativity, intelligence, reliability, quick learner, good
attitude, hard-working, and self-motivating.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Implemented a computerized agency vehicle reservation system.
- Transformed company newsletter from hard copy format to pdf format for
e-mailing, saving paper and copying/stuffing time as well as improving
appearance.
- Trained co-workers in software such as Outlook Express, Internet Explorer,
Corel WordPerfect, and Microsoft Word.
- Wrote training sheets for various office procedures including using the
on-call cellular phone, opening and closing procedures, and company e-mail
policies.
- Responsible for editing, layout, and distributing company newsletter.
- Troubleshooting minor computer problems, on- and off-site.
- Maintained confidentiality of clients and staff while filing, routing and
compiling appropriate paperwork.
- Increased typing speed from 20 wpm to 60 wpm, improving efficiency.
- Tracked all employee certifications and renewal dates.
- Ensured personnel forms are received, recorded, and routed to
accounting.
- Process payroll records to expedite accounting process.
- Maintain computer records of all staff training and forms.
- Maintain petty cash records and other light bookkeeping.
- Evaluate customer service and products while maintaining anonymity.
- Prepare audit forms for various businesses regarding “shop."
CAREER HISTORY:
- FT STUDENT, University of Massachusetts
- 2002-present
- CARETAKER, Town Square Apartments, Goldmark
- 2001-present
- CONSUMER RESEARCH AGENT, Independent Contractor
- 1998-present
- SECRETARY, Red River Human Services Foundation
- 1995-present
- VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, Prairie Veterinary Hospital/Minnkota Animal Hospital
- 1993-1994
- FT STUDENT, North Dakota State University
- 1988-1993
- SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST, Heidinger’s Auto Stereos
- 1984-1988
ACADEMIC HISTORY:
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
- 2002. Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in
Information Technology online. Classes taken during Fall Semester 2002:
- Intro to DHTML
- Intro to UNIX
- Intro to Statistics
- Discrete Structures
- NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- 1995. Classes taken: Word Processing, Intro to Microcomputers.
- NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
- 1988-1993. Bachelor of Science in Veterinary
Technology. Minor in Business Administration.