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Planning
Developed and implemented a training
employee satisfaction
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program that resulted in a 45% increase in

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Coordinated weekly office schedules for 8 employees
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Executing
Handled 20-35+ customer calls per shift regarding coverage changes, renewal
billing procedures
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rates and
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Supervising
Supervised the implementation of new computer filing system that reduced paper use by
35%
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Getting Results

Increased student participation by 25% over a 6-month period

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Leading
Trained 20+ new employees in computer procedures over a 2-year period
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Problem Solving

Streamlined ordering through the use of computer technology, decreasing wait time from 6
to 2 days
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Quantitative

Converted files from COBAL to JAVA in order to increase compatibility with current systems
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Communicating
Presented to groups of 30+ transfer students on a weekly basis concerning university
procedures
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Helping
Provided academic support for 30+ primary students through comprehensive after-school
program

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