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Kathleen Valentin

Location
madison, TN (US)
Work Category
Admin - Clerical
Interests
Job opportunities, References
Currently working on...
Have finally moved to a nice apartment and am in the process of getting it all put away and organized.

About Me

I love to travel and am becoming addicted to new technology. I just need a good job to support my addiction. I am also addicted to knitting, having taught myself how in 06. Natural fibers virtually scream my name.


Once I am working, my intent is to go back to school and get my Bachelors, maybe even a Masters. I love to learn and then apply what I've learned.

Maybe that's why the military was so appealing to me. I was able to travel and was constantly learning something new.

There was also the fact that I really am in agreement with most military concepts. Brainwashing, maybe, but a very good kind. Your reaction time is nearly zero and accurate!

Work Experience

  • May 2007 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    Receptionist, Clerk, Admin.
    Todays Office Professionals
    Temporary to permanent job placement service. I like this company very much. I get to work when it's available or go on a trip to visit family when there isn't any.

    I have gotten a lot of current experience with them, which helps me keep my skills up to date, and I get to meet new people.



  • Jul 1988 - present
    wesley chapel, FL (US)
    Owner
    Seamstress
    Create from scratch or from patterns. Clothing, a couple of Wedding dresses, so far. Some uniforms for a private school, costumes, home decor.

    I have to do the advertising and create forms for the quotes and invoices.



  • Jul 1979 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    Secretary, Admin, Receptionist
    Temporay Services
    I've been doing this type of work since I was a kid. I did it over the summers and after I left the Military.

    I used Temporary Employment companies because I was raising children. Being a Military Widow ment I had an income, that allowed some leeway in how often or how long I worked so I could be available to my children.

    They are adults now with spouses and children of their own and I am ready to get on with life.

    As you may have noticed, I earned a degree in my field and later upgraded my skills to stay current.
  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
    tampa, FL (US)
    Receptionist
    Talent Tree
    Temporary position for Pitney Bowes at Liberty Mutual.

    Receptionist; answered phones and controlled entry into a secure area.

    Great people and a good Temporary service.
  • May 2007 - Aug 2007
    tampa, FL (US)
    Administrative Associate
    PS Executive Centers
    Receptionist for multi-company office with proprietary software to answer the phones, schedule conference room use, mail distribution, guest screening.

    My Supervisor said I was loyal and always prompt. I was let go, due to lack of hours, caused by the recession.

    I enjoyed this position very much.
  • Jan 1985 - Jul 1986
    nashville, TN (US)
    Secretary, A/P & A/R Clerk
    Mid-South Bolt & Screw, Inc.
    Initially, I was hired because I could type and was a vet. I had to type because they were in the process of upgrading to a new computer system. So I re-learned the skills I'd acquired before entering the Military and added some.

    Phones, clerked for accounting dept, A/R & A/P. Took handwritten order forms, deciphered them, then entered into a brand new computer system. I also came in an hour early to receive orders that came in from overseas before we were open.

    This was one of the most high stress, action packed jobs I had as a civilian and I loved it!

  • Mar 1981 - Sep 1984
    alamogordo, NM (US)
    Penumatic System Specialist
    US Air Force
    F-15 Hydraulic systems repair. Aircraft Generation Squadron. While I was in the unit we won several competitions in readiness for Tactical Air Command. I did "remove and replace" work on aircraft and later repaired components while in the Component Repair Squadron. Very Gratifying work, alas my wrists gave out before I wanted to quit, but my time was up anyway, so I became a civilian again. I often wish I hadn't.

Education

  • 1990 - 1991
    Associate's - Data Processing Administration
    International Technical Institute
    Data Processing,Accounting Applications, Business Management,Public speaking.
    Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.

Courses & Certifications

Aug to Sept.2009 Attending - LaSalle Computer Learning Center
Courses with Certification:
MCAS - Certificates in all of Office 2007
(I had to move so I didn't get to test)


Pasco-Hernando Community College; Certificate of Completion for Microsoft Excel 2003 (Refresher for me)

Gulf-Atlantic Chapter of American Institute of Banking
Bank Pre-Employment training; Principals of Banking & Teller course. GPA 92% 6 Credit Hrs.
Certificate received.

Clubs & Organizations

Biltmore Who's Who

Hobbies & Interests

I am an avid knitter, crocheter, cross stitch, needlepoint and pretty much any needle craft.
I love home decor, painting, wall papering, trims with a miter box, installing new lighting, fans. outlets, new faucets. What ever needs doing. I haven't attempted tile yet, but would really like to.