Judith Bustard
Omaha
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience offering office support. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Elkhorn High School
Elkhorn
08.2020 - Current
- Perform data entry tasks into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Process purchase requisitions and invoices related to purchases made by the school staff.
- Greet students and staff, collect requests, and direct or assist them appropriately.
- Monitor office equipment efficiency and keep supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Assist with special projects, such as the state-mandated external audit and research study by the U. S. Department of Education.
- Collect, proofread, and publish the digital monthly school newsletter.
- Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders for supplies, and verifying the receipt of supplies.
- Track attendance records of faculty and staff members daily.
- Sort and distribute incoming faxes, letters, and emails for office distribution.
- Ensure that confidential information is handled properly, following established policies and procedures.
- Manage building keys and distribute as needed.
- Answer telephone calls and route messages to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Update system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Direct parent inquiries to the appropriate departments.
- Create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for organizing information, planning, record-keeping, and reporting.
- Small event planning related to staff meals, onsite student service projects, quarterly student honor roll recognition, parent-teacher conferences, and new staff onboarding.
- Large event planning: Graduation.
- Run reports for future teacher absences and substitute teacher availability, synthesize information, communicate with substitute teachers, and communicate throughout our organization.
- Work successfully with a diverse group of coworkers (teachers, custodians, administrators, district staff) to keep the students' daily classes running smoothly.
Foreign Language Associate
Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Facilitated prewritten Spanish lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive classroom environment to support diverse learning needs.
- Encouraged student participation through positive reinforcement strategies and feedback.
- Fostered respect and curiosity for various cultures and languages among students.
- Promoted collaborative learning via peer-to-peer activities and discussions.
- Cultivated relationships with students through active communication and engagement.
- Participated in staff meetings with colleagues across different departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Service
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-1998
Skills
- Data entry and management
- Purchase requisition processing
- Office inventory management
- Event planning and coordination
- Confidential information handling
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Google Workspace expertise
- Time management
- Stakeholder relations and communication
- Office software proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Elkhorn High School
08.2020 - Current
Foreign Language Associate
Elkhorn Public Schools
09.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Service
Valparaiso University