Su Veenstra

Su Veenstra

Administrative Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    I advise and counsel high school students on how to maximize their potential in finding the right college for them.

  • Education

    • Prince George's Community College

      2006 - 2008
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) Music 3.99

      Activities and Societies: Coursework in Honor's art history, music theory, jazz studies, and violin tutorials. Presented at the Maryland Collegiate Honors Council Conference and the NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) conference in Lancaster, PA in collaboration with College Life Services. Attended five leadership workshops resulting in a leadership certificate and gained insight into campus activities. One of six students selected. Vice-president of PGCC's Honors Society. President of the Music ClubPhi Theta Kappa Vice PresidentPresident of the Honor Club

    • University of Maryland College Park

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Art History with Honors in Archeology 3.75

      Coursework sufficient to 20th century Asian American and French art. Honor’s thesis on Chinese American artist, Yun Gee, and immigration reform during the early 1900’s. Other classes have taken: Professional Writing for the Arts, Visual Culture of War and Asian American Immigration.

    • Harvard University Graduate School of Education

      2018 - 2020
      Certificate Advanced Educational Leadership Education Secondary

      The Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL), based on the groundbreaking Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, provides current and aspiring education leaders with an innovative and flexible online learning experience that develops a robust understanding of the complexities within educational systems, while honing the leadership skills to create transformational change.

  • Experience

    • BJ Associates - The Laptop Specialist

      Aug 2001 - Aug 2004
      Administrative Assistant

      BJ Associates is an authorized computer service center for Toshiba, Lenovo, and Sony. Provide accurate information to clientele and management. Prepare and type documents and reports for warranty claims and inventory requiring clear communication between all parties. Liaison between warranty manufacturing company and the client for warranty claims. Maintain accurate inventory records and files while working with people at all industry levels; private, education, business & corporate.

    • Prince George's Community College

      Feb 2006 - Feb 2009
      Front Desk Receptionist
    • National Archives and Records Administration

      Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
      Document Conservationist

      Projects include RG472 Vietnam Unit Awards-preservation review and actions to support digital scanning, RG120 Records of the American Expeditionary Forces World War I- holdings maintenance, RG84 Foreign Service Posts- inspection of current holding maintenance, RG127 GVB- Footnote annotations project, the National History Day media project, and the Amazon moving images DVD project.

    • IKEA Group

      May 2010 - Sept 2014
      Risk Management

      Fully trained in all IKEA Safety & Security Audits. In addition to fulfilling agent daily checklist responsibilities and responding to emergency situations also currently maintain Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Adult and Child and Bloodborne Pathogens certification, maintain MSDS book and certificates of liability and police/fire alarm printouts. Teach annual safety training classes for 300 employees. Engaged in the success of three Commercial Reviews, three Sec Checks and one I-monitor review. Was a VOICE and Safety committee member. Assisted in training two agents and multiple receptionists internal and external co workers. Show less

    • American Preparatory Academy

      Aug 2014 - Oct 2017
      After School Director & District Facility Usage Coordinator

      Afterschool Director for a Title One, non-profit, public charter school. Manage a team of 45 afterschool staff. Coordinate all after school hiring, professional development and conferences. Obtain scholarships for staff to attend state conferences. Instruct all Red Cross classes and manage all facility renters for entire school district. Organize annual event, “Lights On,” for four years. Event included 1,100 participants each year and 20 community partners. Oversee all 36 free afterschool programs with an average daily attendance of 550 students. Compile grant data for compliance. Collaborate and assist with fundraising. Engage students with monthly guest speakers, activities, and leadership program. Create and ensure staff retention program. Budget planning, analyzing, and forecasting for federal and state funding. Panelist on the Division A Connect Series. A Graduate student committee that works to strengthen and broaden the graduate school experience for Division A students. They help fellow graduate students navigate academic life, network with fellow graduate students and faculty, transition from graduate student life to careers as professionals and scholars in March, 2016. Show less

    • Hillcrest High School

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2022

      Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing: read and understand information presented in writing.Liaison to the IB parent group committee.Complete PO’s and other purchasing related functions. Arrange travel and training opportunities for teachers related to the IB program. Order all IB supplies and equipment. Maintain multiple budgets.Mail out various materials to multiple agencies. Verify timesheets for additional compensated time for IB related staff members. Coordinate catering for local and statewide events. Coordinate college and university high school visits. Arrange payments for fees and dues for the IB program. Deal with people in a professional manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications. Replies in a timely manner to phone, written and in-person requests for information. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs. Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.Complete forms in accordance with company procedures. Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.May compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.Back up secretarial and staff as assigned.Requires ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Participate in training sessions when assigned. Performs general clerk duties as assigned. Prepares reports as assigned. Show less

      • IB Career Program Coordinator

        May 2020 - Sept 2022
      • National Honor Society Advisor

        May 2019 - Sept 2022
      • IB Diploma Program CAS Coordinator

        Aug 2017 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Tackling World Issues by Fostering Global Competence in the Classroom

      Share My Lesson
      Mar 2018
    • UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All-About-Me World

      Ideas & Innovations Virtual Conference
      Mar 2018
    • Metacognition and Media: Develop Students' Critical Thinking Skills

      ShareMyLesson.com
      Mar 2018
    • Ethics in the Social Studies Classroom

      ShareMyLesson.com
      Mar 2018
    • Fostering Civil Disclosure: Teaching Kids to Respectfully Disagree

      ShareMyLesson.com
      Mar 2018
    • Patterns and Perceptions: Breaking Down Implicit Bias

      ShareMyLesson.com
      Mar 2018
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programe - Creativity. Activity. Service - Category 2

      International Baccalaureate
      Nov 2017
    • Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor

      Red Cross Blood Services
      Nov 2015
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by National Archives and Records Administration
      National Archives and Records AdministrationAssociated with Su Veenstra
    • Girl Scout Daisy Leader

      Issued by St. Mary's School
      St. Mary's SchoolAssociated with Su Veenstra
    • Professional Development Committee

      Issued by Utah Afterschool Network on Aug 2015
      Utah Afterschool NetworkAssociated with Su Veenstra
    • Programming Co-Chair

      Issued by Salt Lake County Afterschool Regional Network on Aug 2016
      Salt Lake County Afterschool Regional NetworkAssociated with Su Veenstra
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Craft Lake City on Aug 2017
      Craft Lake CityAssociated with Su Veenstra
    • Secretary

      Issued by University of Maryland Art History Association on Jan 2009
      University of Maryland Art History AssociationAssociated with Su Veenstra