Angela Russell

Experience

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  Astronautics Corporation of America

  Jun 1988 - Aug 1990

  Clerk Summer Employment

  Performed data entry, filed, answered multi-line phone, greeted clients and employees, worked shipping and receiving.

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  US Army

  Feb 1991 - Feb 1996

  Personnel Administration Clerk

  Provided leadership and guidance to soldiers enabling to resolve problems or complaints; coordinated the resolutions of problems with supervisors, service members, and commanders; was trained on matters of leadership, customs and courtesies, dress and personal appearance, self-discipline, adherence to standards, drill and ceremony, safety, hygiene, and sanitation. Supported and promoted professional military education activities. Prepared master classes on a wide range of topics including treating extreme weather, military preparedness training, esprit de corps, and discipline. Helped to motivate team members. Maintained a Top Secret SCI clearance.Answered phones, greeted soldiers, process and filed disciplinary paper work, ordered supplies and office furniture, planned events, called for details, cleaned office as needed.Served as a direct liaison with the Department of Pubic Works Fort Meade, was responsible for building maintenance, all office equipment, was an authorized user for the IMPACT credit card, maintained and reported budget, maintenance of the section's government owned vehicle. Kept all equipment warranties, called in repairs or upgrades when necessary.Maintained library, updated Standard Operations Procedures, ordered all Army Regulations, Circulars, and Publications. Destroyed obsolete copies. Trained soldiers to interpret regulations, circulars, and publications.Composed and reviewed reenlistment and extension documents for accuracy; coordinated retention ceremonies.Personnel administrator for clandestine and military personnel. Coordinated housing and payroll entitlements, travel, dependent needs, ID's, enrollment in military health care insurance, and retention and re-enlistment processes. Typed awards, and ordered plaques. Interpreted Army Regulations along with senior staff ensuring conflicts and personnel issues were resolved. Show less

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  YWCA of Greater Milwaukee

  Jun 1996 - May 1997

  Receptionist

  Greeted clients and guests, answered a 10 line switchboard and directed calls to staff. Offered exceptional hospitality for clients and guests. Resolved conflicts, gave excellent customer service to difficult and hostile clientele. Maintained lobby and conference rooms for cleanliness and organization. Scheduled and set up conference rooms for meetings. Managed calendars in CC Plus for staff. Worked with assisting staff as needed. Typed correspondences and filed. Maintained and ordered office supplies and forms. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Organized mass mailings for quarterly reports and informational. Scanned, faxed, copied, and filed documents as needed. Show less

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  United States Postal Service

  Jun 1997 - Dec 2004

  Automation Clerk

  Arranged incoming and outgoing mail for Lakeland distribution cluster using mail processing machinery. Canvassed for Combined Federal Campaign. Recognized for outstanding work.

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  Univesity of Wisconsin Waukesha

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Pre-College Camp Counselor

  Helped to provide an exceptional two weeks college admissions preparation program in a pre-collegiate atmosphere. Promoted a safe environment where students can grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Supervised 30 plus students, mentored and coached students through their social and academic interactions. Supervised students, helped with daily and weekly schedule of instructional and program responsibilities designed to enrich student development. Assisted the camp counselors, and assisted in office administration. Supervised recreational activities, supported special programs, and attended University Prep events with students and supervised overnight college tours. Helped to provide discipline and refocused students. Received recognition for outstanding work. Show less

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  United Way of Waukesha

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Internship

  Solicited donations for Bowling tournament fund raiser. Raised approximately $2,500 in donations.

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  TJ Maxx

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Merchandise Assoicate

  Set up merchandise presentation, work in areas of processing, markdowns, cashier, customer service, and fitting rooms. Assist in the daily maintenance of the store, including ongoing recovery. Enrolls customers in T.J. Maxx credit card rewards program to drive customer loyalty and brand awareness. Greets customers to build positive environment and uses business etiquette when interacting with customers. Enhances customer experience by responding to all merchandise requests. Assists in opening and closing store duties including organizing and stocking the merchandise. Show less

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  Veteran Affairs, VHA VISN 12

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  Hr Assistant

  Provides administrative support to all activities of the centralized human resource office. Provides customer service to both telephone and walk in customers, answers routine questions. Answers applicant questions on how to apply for position via USAJOBS. Organizes and scans document into employee's electronic personnel file. Performs basic processing and coding into PAID system for routine actions such as Awards, performance evaluations, email addresses, tele work indicators, ect.

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  United States Military Entrance Processing Command

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2021

  Administrative Support Specialist
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  U.S. Department of Transportation

  Nov 2021 - now

  Human Resources Assistant
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  Freelance

  Aug 2023 - now

  Notary Public