RESUME OF BEVERLY A. SPOMER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Web Page Development and Graphic Design Talents
Advance Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Skills
Computer literate and have knowledge of a variety of computer software
Experience supporting and interacting with professional people
Organized, analytical, detailed, task oriented, hardworking,
flexible, quick learner, developer, teacher/trainer
Good people and time management skills ~ Supervisory experience
JOB OBJECTIVE
A telecommuting or outsourcing position using my skills and talents in the area of web development,
graphics, desktop publishing, word processing, data entry, or bookkeeping.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Web Page Development Skills - HTML, CGI, Perl, Maps, Forms, Tables, Graphics, etc.
Typing: 80-90 ~ Shorthand: 60-80 ~ Machine Transcription
Advance Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Skills
Ability to acquire, edit, and develop graphics
Knowledge of a variety of computer software and business equipment
- Software: Hot Dog, Front Page, AOL Press, Netscape Gold, Microsoft Explorer, Word Perfect, MS Word, Corel Presentation, Powerpoint, Ventura, Pagemaker, Microsoft Publisher, Visio, CorelFlow, Excel, Lotus, Quattro Pro, Access, PFS Write/File, Logos Church Management (data base), Calendar Creator Plus, Scheduler+, Lotus Organizer, Quicken, Quick Books, Windows 3.1, 95 & 98, PC Tools, Paint Shop Pro, Corel Photo Paint, Corel Draw, Lviewpro, Paint Styler, Photofinisher, Clipart Graphics.
- Extensive knowledge and training ability in some computer software.
- Quick learner and can quickly grasp most computer software within a short period of time.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contract Work
- Web page development and maintenance
- Graphics development and editing
- Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets
- Full charge bookkeeping for small companies
- Data Base inputting, maintenance, and merging to produce letters and reports
- Legal estate planning documents for attorneys
- Administrative office support
Administrative Support - Buena Vista Gem Works, 25+ years and continuing
- Responsibilities include such tasks as full charge bookkeeping, web page design and maintenance, inventory control, variety of administrative support for owner.
Office Manager - Cross-Roads Counseling, Buena Vista, Colorado, 4+ years and continuing
- Responsible for the general functioning of the office with such tasks as general office duties; client and donor relations--assessments, evaluations, scheduling, invoicing, receiving and receipting payments/donations, arranging lodging/transportation; coordinating and supervising other office staff and volunteers.
- Full charge bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, maintaining income and expense accounts, payroll, monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reports, yearly audit
- Desktop Publishing tasks such as preparing newsletters, brochures, bulk mailings
President of Colorado Camp Cherith Board of Directors (a non-profit organization providing a camping ministry to girls grades 2nd-12th), 8+ years
- Responsible for the general functioning of the board which include such tasks as planning and conducting board meetings; financial planning and budgeting; member recruitment; fund raising; developing and implementing policies and procedures; supervising paid staff and adult volunteers; promotion and marketing; publications; site purchase and development; and overseeing a camping program for girls and their families.
- Special Accomplishments:
- Revised the structure of the Board of Directors to give more responsibility and authority to the individual board members.
- Developed and implemented a system whereby volunteers were recruited and trained to serve on operating committees,
- Oversaw the purchase of land and the beginning of the site development process.
- Developed an evaluation and process for doing personnel evaluations on paid staff and then delineated that evaluation and process to the Association of Camp Cheriths nationally.
Church Administrative Assistant/Office Manager, 14 years
- Responsibilities included secretarial support for and communication with upper management; maintaining the master calendar and scheduling church activities; office personnel supervision, training and tasks coordination; developing and evaluating office procedures and forms; production of publications such as weekly morning worship service bulletin, monthly newsletters, annual reports, brochures, flyers, handouts; maintaining membership data and attendance files; purchasing of office supplies/equipment and dealing with service contractors.
- Special Accomplishments:
- Initiated computer technology to the church office.
- Created written procedural handbooks as a training aid for pastoral staff and office personnel.
- Developed and implemented an office volunteer program.
- Designed and produced a variety of publications.
- Organized and setup filing systems.
- Developed procedures for systematical retention and disposal of membership data records.
- Created, developed, implemented the pastoral care follow-up process and forms.
- Training of office personnel and upper management in computer usage and computer software.
Banking, 7 years
- Accounting, teller, new accounts representative, loan processor, payoffs
- Training Department Assistant–developed and maintained employees' handbook and monthly newsletter, recommended and maintained records of employees training.
Legal Secretary, 4 years
- Production of a variety of documents including but not limited to real estate contracts, trusts, estate planning documents, incorporation documents
- Administrative support to attorneys.
Seminar and Workshop Leader
- Developed instructional material, created handouts, and lead workshops in: Effective Personnel Evaluation & Working With That Problem Employee, Being a Good Mentor, Using the Trademark Appropriately, Developing and Structuring the Non-Profit Board., Using Word Perfect To Do Desktop Publishing, The Cook's Got Her Feet in the Soup, Now What? (Effectively Using the Chain of Command), Developing an Effective Time Management System, Using Volunteers in the Church Office
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- President of Colorado Camp Cherith Board of Directors. See above.
- Seminar and Workshop Leader for Colorado Camp Cherith, Association of Camp Cheriths, Denver Church Secretary Network.
- Summer camp counselor for Colorado Camp Cherith.
- Past President Denver Church Secretary Network.
- Past Sunday School Teacher, Pioneer Girls Club Leader (a club achievement program for girls).
References furnished upon request.