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Elizabeth Patterson
Waseca
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Summary
School administrative assistant with over ten years of experience in office administration and customer relations. Proven ability to enhance school operations through strong organizational and communication skills. Skilled in multitasking and time management while ensuring confidentiality. Adept at supporting diverse stakeholders, including school officials, parents, students, and vendors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrative Assistant
Waseca Public Schools
Waseca
09.2012 - Current
- Acted as the primary contact for school visitors, families, and students daily.
- Facilitated communication among school officials, parents, and teachers, enhancing resolution of complaints.
- Provided essential administrative support to teachers, staff, and students, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Guided substitute teachers and ensured assignment availability.
- Recorded and maintained daily student attendance and eligibility per student handbook.
- Generated and distributed attendance reports to administration and coaching staff.
- Co-Coordinated events including open house nights, parent-teacher conferences, staff social gatherings.
- Generated and distributed daily student and staff bulletins.
- Managed and created the majority of the school's signage using graphic design software.
- Ordered product and maintained staff vending machines.
Bartender
American Legion Post 311
Elysian
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Mixed and served a variety of beverages to patrons.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
School Library Assistant
Waseca Jr./Sr. High School
Waseca
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Guided students in locating books and resources, fostering independent research skills.
- Cataloged and organized library materials for easy access and retrieval.
- Coordinated library events to promote reading and literacy among students.
- Managed circulation desk operations, including checking in and out materials.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials for classroom instruction and projects.
- Designed thematic book displays to enhance student engagement and promote literacy.
- Administered overdue fines and communicated policies, ensuring accountability for borrowed materials.
- Monitored library activities to ensure compliance with behavior rules.
- Assisted students and faculty with locating library materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN03-1991
Skills
- Office administration
- Attendance tracking
- Spreadsheet development
- Customer relations
- Substitute educator
- Multitasking
- Graphic design software
- Piano teaching
Affiliations
- Hospice Volunteer-Waseca/Owatonna 2023-present
- Church member
- Piano
- Golf
- Crocheting
Software
- Google Suite
- Infinite Campus
- Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word and Publisher proficient
- REACH digital signage
- Canva graphic design program
Timeline
Bartender
American Legion Post 311
06.2022 - 07.2025
School Administrative Assistant
Waseca Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
School Library Assistant
Waseca Jr./Sr. High School
01.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato