VALERIE HALCOMB
EXPERIENCE
Owner/Graphic Designer | EnVisions by Design
Freelance graphic design for print/web, creative consulting
911 Dispatcher | Portage Department of Public Safety
Dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service, customer service, LEIN operation, CAD entry, records management, problem assessment/resolution, handling time-sensitive/confidential information, training, type police reports, prepare paperwork, data entry, file maintenance, miscellaneous office tasks
Police Radio Operator | Western Michigan University
Dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls, LEIN operations, CAD entry, RMS data entry, monitor alarms, training, prepare paperwork, miscellaneous office tasks
Seasonal Tax Preparer | McDonnell & Associates
Income tax preparation
Substitute Teacher | Kalamazoo Public Schools
Educate students in grades 6-12, classroom management
Sterile Inspection Operator | Pfizer
Inspect pharmaceuticals for defects, batch record entries, data entry, training
Manager | Mr. Rags
Open/close store, scheduling, manage employees, cash handling, bank deposits, daily paperwork, customer service, sales, merchandising
2011 - PRESENT
2006 - 2016
2009 - 2010
2007
2006 - 2007
2002 - 2006
2001 - 2003
EDUCATION
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2013-2014
Course of Study: Graphic/Web Design
Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science, 2006
Major: Business Education (3.44 GPA)
Minors: Communication & Accounting
SKILLS
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
AS400
CSS
HTML
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word
STRENGTHS
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Public Speaking/Presentations
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Community Relations
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Training
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Research
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Proofing
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Organizational Management
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Multitasking
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Attention to Detail/Accuracy
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Effective Problem Assessment/Resolution
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Critical Decision Making
2010
2012
2013
2014
2014
Employee of the Year
Portage Department of Public Safety
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Award of Meritorious Service
Portage Department of Public Safety
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Outstanding Innovation Award
Portage Department of Public Safety
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Outstanding Innovation Award
Portage Department of Public Safety
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Letter of Commendation
Portage Department of Public Safety
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AWARDS
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Union Secretary | Portage Police Officers Association
Assist/Support union president, arrange meetings, take/distribute meeting minutes, event coordination, contract negotiations, membership communication
2012-
2016