Lorraine Patteson

503 Johnston St, Savannah GA 31405 raine2002us@gmail.com 912-429-4199

Profile

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal Strong ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment Motivated towards achieving set goals and deadlines in a timely manner Experienced in customer service

Professional and energetic work attitude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Savannah Chatham County Board of Education Savannah, GA August 2014-PresentStudent Information Specialist/Intake Assists in establishing and maintaining a variety of file systems Creates documents including forms, procedures, and reports Provides instructors, school districts and outside agencies with information regarding student enrollment; notifies teachers regarding student grade status Operates standard office equipment; attends and sets up meetings as requested. Decisive planning of placing new students in appropriate classes and maintaining new and existing student's records. Communicate with school officials, parents and studentsAssists students who arrive late to school, who need to leave early, or who have other needs.

Savannah Chatham County Board of Education Savannah, GA August 2014-Present Back-Up Administrative Secretary/Front Office StaffGreet numerous visitor, including District Staff, vendors, registered parents and potential parents.Scheduled and coordinate meetings, appointments for supervisors and other school staff. Typed documents such as correspondences and emails for Principals. Answered multiple line phone system. Assists students who arrive late to school, who need to leave early, or who have other needs.Coordinate to input of work ordersAssist the coordination the receipt, accounting and deposit of student funds or other activity funds for the school.

ECA Virginia College Savannah, GA November 2013-July 2014Student Service AssociateLiaison between students and outreach facilities. Plan and carry out graduation and award ceremonies as well as community outreach programs. Work with students regarding attendance. Prepare and mail out correspondence from Dean to students. Operates standard office equipment; attends and sets up meetings as requested. Assists in establishing and maintaining a variety of file systems Creates documents including forms, procedures, and reports

Savannah Chatham County Board of Education Savannah, GA August 2007-November 2013Student Information Specialist/Intake Assists in establishing and maintaining a variety of file systems Creates documents including forms, procedures, and reports Provides instructors, school districts and outside agencies with information regarding student enrollment; notifies teachers regarding student grade status Operates standard office equipment; attends and sets up meetings as requested. Decisive planning of placing new students in appropriate classes and maintaining new and existing student's records. Communicate with school officials, parents and studentsAssists students who arrive late to school, who need to leave early, or who have other needs.

Pizza Inn Savannah, GA July 2001-Sept. 2008 Assistant Manager Supervised and coordinated assigned shift; pre-meal meeting conducted with staff daily.Assisted with overall supervision of departmentCommunicated with guest and receive feedbackExamined food preparationsHandled guest complaints Observe, teach, and corrected staff’s service. Coordinates the receipt, accounting and deposit of restaurant funds. Boddie-Noell Hardees of Gaston Gaston, NC January 2000-June 2001 Shift LeaderSupervised and coordinated assigned shiftAssisted with overall supervision of departmentCommunicated with guest and receive feedbackExamined food preparationsObserve, teach, and corrected staff’s service. Collecting monies and making deposits.

EDUCATION Masters of Arts, Organizational Management March 2009 – March 2013 Specialization in Project Management Ashford University – Clinton, IA GPA: 3.56 Bachelors of Arts, Organizational Management July 2007-August 2011 Specialization in Human Resources Management Ashford University- Clinton, IA GPA: 2.86

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Islands Christian Church Member of Port City Lions ClubAssist many of the ministry programs from the youth programs, programs for the homeless of Savannah as well as assisting in church functions.

Work with Elders and ministry leaders and community leaders regarding preparation and completion of community services such as, Angel Tree Program