AppalAction is a community organization focused on creating new and innovative systems and supports to empower community members and address poverty, systemic inequities, housing, racism, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, and other needs as identified by members and the community. AppalAction also has a growing mutual aid network across southern Ohio that is built on solidarity, community care, and radical love. It is built from the knowledge that systemic failure occurs frequently and community continues to show up and ensure that the needs of our neighbors are met. AppalAction is working to become a 501c3 organization to continue the work and support of our community.

Long Term Substitute Teacher in Language Arts

Education professional focused on student retention and persistence. Helped to implement retention strategies and programs. Maintained student attendance records and contacted students daily to prevent attendance issues. Worked with campus leadership team to improve student attendance and retention. Assisted in the planning and coordination of campus and community events. Worked to create a stronger community environment on campus for students. Helped to create a warm, nurturing environment for students on campus. Contacted assigned career coach students on a weekly basis. Provided students with information and assistance concerning community resource agencies such as Department of Job and Family Services, Community Action, Catholic Social Services, local food banks, and local counseling services. Helped to plan and execute student events like Graduation Preview (new student orientation), Graduation, and student workshops. Created and distributed weekly campus newsletter using Microsoft Publisher. Created PowerPoint slide shows to be displayed on campus televisions. Daily use of enterprise software system to enter updates about students and to contact students through Web Portal alerts. Acted as an advocate for students and assisted students in finding answers to questions and concerns. Also, proctored and reported Accuplacer academic assessments for enrolling students. Assisted students with local, state, national, and institutional scholarships.

Promoted to Assistant TAC After Four Months as Full-Time Dispatcher.Promoted to Agency TAC After Seven Months. Deputy Clerk of Portsmouth Municipal Court. Licensed Public Notary Until 2013. Responsible for Dispatching Police, Fire, and 911. Responsible for Department Payroll and Overtime. Train Personell on LEADS Data System, 911, and in Dispatch Duties. Perform General Office Operations. Use various computer programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Formdocs. Frequently Enter and Remove Records From LEADS Data System. Also have experience with Swintec 2000 Word Processor, Dynamic Instruments Voice Vault, Brothers Fax Machine, Nortel Multi-Line Phone System, Xerox Copycentre 232, and ICOM Radio.

Provided excellent customer service as a third shift waitress for three years. Responsible for waiting on customers, taking to go orders, totalling tickets, ringing up customer and returning correct change, basic food prep, and cleanup of workspace and dining area. Experience with cash register, lottery sales, and stock rotation.