Experience

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  David rice hospital

  Jun 1980 - Feb 1981

  Personal secretary to consultant psychiatrist

  * Dictation and transcription of patient case notes * Maintenance of patient files

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  Self

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1985

  Miscellaneous

  Various jobs while working my way around Australia - shed handing, factory work, farm

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  James hardie industries

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Secretary

  Secretary to NSW State Sales Manager

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  Amalgamated metal workers union

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Receptionist/office assistant

  Not really Information Services, there was no choice for "Union"!When I was there, it was the AMWSU (S being for Shipwrights!), the office in Parramatta also served as the regional office for the BWIU, AFS, OPDU and a number of other smaller unions. I loved this job!

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  Steve watt construction

  Mar 1990 - Feb 1991

  Secretary

  * Secretary to five Project Managers * Routine secretarial duties, typing sub-contracts and follow-up correspondence, obtaining quotes from source companies for the purpose of tendering * Relief switchboard duties as needed

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  Australian services union - airlines branch

  Sept 1991 - Aug 1998

  Production of union newsletters and quarterly journal * Payroll for 10 employees in four locations * Reconciliation of union bank accounts * Direct debit of members union dues on a two-weekly basis * Accounts payable * Maintenance of personnel records with respect to salary variations, annual leave, sick leave, etc. * Liaison with management and accountant * Organization and notification of Executive and Branch Council meetings to relevant members * Preparation of Minutes of Executive and Branch Council meetings * General secretarial duties, relief switchboard duties, answering member queries Show less

  • Office Manager

    Sept 1992 - Aug 1998

  • Receptionist

    Sept 1991 - Sept 1992
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  Chestnut health systems

  Apr 2000 - Feb 2001

  Receptionist

  * Meet and greet clients * Contact clients with appointment reminders * Schedule appointments for clients * Pull files for next day's appointments

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  Snootyvixen jewelry

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2012

  Owner

  As a lampworker and jewelry maker, I design contemporary pieces that sometimes incorporate repurposed vintage jewelry.My designs are usually simple, yet not plain. The effective use of color and contrast keeps my jewelry fresh and exciting.

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  Self employed

  Jan 2005 - now

  Social media | research | wordsmith | content strategy | local marketing | wordpress

  There are many words to describe my current endeavors - wordsmith, author, creative, strategist, community manager, and more! Managing 10 Twitter feeds and 6 Facebook profiles probably qualifies me as "juggler" too! An independent blogger, and contributor to the blogs of others, my writing style is fresh and relevant, with all content thoroughly researched.Did I mention how much I love research? or how I'd love to help you improve your website using a fresh content strategy? Build you a new website?Need an article for your blog or newsletter? You can rely on me to give you what you need, perfectly optimized for your reader! Show less

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  Mid central community action

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2008

  Fiscal office assistant

  * Data entry of accounts payable, cash receipts, purchase orders and journal entries * Bi-weekly payroll * Monthly collection of rent from supportive housing units * All agency banking

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  Mid central community action, inc.

  Jul 2005 - Nov 2010

  * Coordinated resource development in accordance with strategic plan.* Designed, produced and distributed agency printed materials, including marketing brochures, the Observer newsletter and the Annual Report. * Approved print dockets (proofing for correct terminology, spelling, grammar and general aesthetics.)* Created and maintained organization's website. * Assisted in formulating strategic plan. * Formulated resource development plan, and evaluated on a monthly basis. * Maintained constituent records using Sage Fundraising 50.* Recruited members for Development Committee.* Met with Development Committee monthly. * Processed gifts and sent thank you letters. * Planned and executed inaugural Annual Appeal. * Maintained donor files.* Planned and coordinated special events as requested by the Development Committee and Program Managers.* Planned and coordinated annual fundraising dinner. * Researched and applied for new grants as applicable. * Represented the agency at various meetings and speaking engagements. * Maintained organization's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Show less * Coordinated resource development in accordance with strategic plan.* Designed, produced and distributed agency printed materials, including marketing brochures, the Observer newsletter and the Annual Report. * Approved print dockets (proofed for correct terminology, spelling, grammar and general aesthetics.)* Created and maintained organization's website. * Assisted in formulating strategic plan.* Formulated resource development plan, and evaluated on a monthly basis. * Maintained constituent records using Sage Fundraising 50.* Met with Development Committee monthly. * Processed gifts and sent thank you letters. * Planned and executed Annual Appeal. * Maintained donor files.* Planned and coordinated special events as requested by the Development Committee and Program Managers.* Planned and coordinated annual fundraising dinner. * Researched and applied for new grants.* Represented the agency at various meetings and speaking engagements. * Maintained organization's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Show less

  • Marketing Specialist and Fund Development Associate

    Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Development Specialist

    Jul 2005 - Jun 2010
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  West bloomington revitalization project

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Executive director

  The West Bloomington Revitalization Project is empowering community residents and revitalizing neighborhoods in West Bloomington, Illinois.Located in the heart of the city, West Bloomington is characterized by its high quality-of-life, empowered residents and deep sense of pride. Through partnerships and strong associations, and building on the neighborhood’s history and diversity, West Bloomington will be home to new jobs, homes, and vibrant public gathering spaces in a safe and welcoming community. Show less

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  Relylocal bloomington-normal

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

  Social media manager, promoting local business in bloomington-normal, il to support local economy

  Marketing solutions for local businesses, aimed at keeping our hard-earned Bloomington Normal money in BloNo! Providing marketing and advertising opportunities including website content, SEO, coupon marketing, social media marketing, and more

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  Teksystems

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2015

  Technical editor

  My assignment involved knowledge article authoring and PLAID (Plain Language and Information Design) writing for a Fortune 50 company in Bloomington-Normal. The position morphed from "PLAID writer"​ to "technical editor" over the course of the assignment.The position involved relationship-building with business partners, in-depth knowledge of various project releases, and strict adherence to guidelines to deliver each project on time.During this assignment I became the designated site editor for the team SharePoint site. I also worked in eGain databases - not only editing content and publishing new content, but building new site structures for an FAQ project. This included creating topic structures and taxonomies, as well as working with the test teams to provide topic IDs for testing purposes in different test environments. Show less

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  Energy therapies alliance of central illinois

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  Reiki practitioner

  Supporting clients physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually through the practice of Reiki, an alternative and complementary therapy.

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  State farm

  Apr 2015 - now

  Oracle dictionary analyst

  Ensure Oracle Knowledge Advanced continuously returns the best possible answers to a user query as the company's needs and content change. This is achieved through comprehensive language tuning and content improvement.The workbench contains Dictionary Manager, and tools for user management, application testing, and quality monitoring.Dictionary Manager is used to create, find, and tune dictionary objects, such as concepts, rules, and intents, to determine what results Oracle Knowledge Intelligent Search returns as the best possible answer to a user query.The tuning process involves knowledge of InQuira Matching Language (IML) and Variable Instantiation Language (VIL), and applying IML to boost search rules.I also build and maintain AnswerFlows using Oracle Knowledge Answerflow. Show less

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  Ai salon

  May 2024 - now

  Community director

  I facilitate and enhance community interactions, reflecting the ethos of the Salon and supporting its diverse, explorative spirit. I work with a team to manage and enhance community activities, moderate discussions, organize information, and support member activities and projects. I ensure the community remains dynamic, engaged, and inclusive as they play with generative AI, mindfully create, and generously lead.