School secretary Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals Ability to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances Problem solving with data which requires independent interpretation of guidelines

Schaefer Yarn was one of the top hand dyed yarns in the country, and was sold internationally. In business from Interlaken, NY for about 20 years, Cheryl Schaefer, who recently retired, had been in the handpainted yarn business for over 30 years.Hand dyed sock yarns: Anne, Heather, and Nichole; also 100% silk Andrea (named for me) and Merino/Silk Audrey. Maintain records management database system. Prepare invoices. Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages. Perform general office duties, performing basic bookkeeping work. Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software. Receive, record, and bank cash and checks. Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.

Ghostwriters Communications supports clients who sustain local communities while conserving and promoting careful use of the natural environment.Worked with four not-for-profit organizations, including Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail. Attended monthly Board meeting to record minutes; writing and production of bi-annual newsletter; website management. Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation softwareWrote and compiled 15 successful grant applications for Rural Energy for America Program - USDA, providing nearly $90,000 for local farmers in NYS Maple Producers Association.Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaintsTook ten knitters on a tour of Vermont and New Hampshire: Planned the itinerary, logistics, and even drove the bus. Visited mills, farms, and took classes with a well-known author.

Assisted Group Tours, Education, and Marketing personnel. Assisted with numerous museum events, including classes and opening receptions. Coordinated approximately 300 tours annually.