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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

  • Public Speaking/Presentations

  • Community Relations

  • Training

  • Research

  • Proofing

  • Organizational Management

  • Multitasking

  • Attention to Detail/Accuracy

  • Effective Problem Assessment/Resolution

  • 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

VALERIEHALCOMB

"The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example."
- John Wooden
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