Rachel Bitzer Email & Phone Number

Anoka-Ramsey Community College & Anoka Technical College

Currently, I am an Office Administrative Specialist in Public Safety, formerly Continuing Education, at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College. My time is spent collaborating with inter-departmental staff and committees in planning, coordinating, and implementing the revision and improvement of processes and proficiency in procedures. My duties include coordinating activities necessary to successfully manage and implement financial and administrative projects and special assignments within the office; including updating and developing the websites listed below, managing confidential records and background checks. The work that I do highlights my effective customer service and human relations skills sufficient to interact with diverse populations in a professional, respectful, and efficient manner.Committees: BRIDGES (Belongingness, Restoration, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, Equity, Sustainability)Public Safety CommitteeCampus Security Authority CommitteeHiring Committees

Anoka-Ramsey Community College & Anoka Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin

My time with Madison Metropolitan School District was spent planning and managing classroom activities, and leading tutoring, summer programs. My primary duties included collaborating with teachers and parents to improve student performance; provide instructional reinforcement, document and measure student performance and behaviors as required by policy. My accomplishments included becoming an inclusion specialist and advocating for underrepresented populations in our community; I'm committed to equity and sense of urgency towards closing the social, health, and educational achievement gaps, including promoting equity and inclusion efforts in a school setting. I assisted in pilot program for 4-year-old kindergarten and saw an increase the subsequent years of academic scores by 13.5%. I became and Lead Summer Program Director. I would plan large group and classroom activities, prepare projects, often impromptu adaptation of lesson plans to accommodate student inclusivity and engagement for upward of 90 students.

Washburn, Wi

As a manager, I fulfilled management responsibilities in absence of store owner; performed store opening and closing procedures, addressed customer concerns, and oversaw cash control, prepared sales reports for record keeping and regulatory compliance. My primary responsibilities was to provide support for business owners including bookkeeping, office organization, completed payroll processing, scheduling, and maintained confidential human resource records for over 75 employees. I was able to accomplish a smooth workflow and facilitated worker productivity in a retail environment and ensured exceptional customer service to a diverse customer base. I enjoyed serving as a liaison to local Chamber of Commerce and volunteered at several community events.

Bes, Emphasis In Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Abroad Student, Anthropology Club, LGBTQIA+ Ally, RugbySt. Cloud, Minnesota

International Experience, Study Abroad Semester

Activities and Societies: Ethnographic Research: England, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, France, and the NetherlandsLondon, England

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Honor Roll, FBLA, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, SoftballWashburn, Wisconsin