Resume
Karen S. Huffman
PO Box 27 Tecumseh KS 66542 Ph: 785-230-9226 Email: sibkiss@netzero.net
Objective: Cosmetology work in Topeka, KS or Lawrence KS area. Will commute for special events.
Skills and experience include:
Cosmetologist with 680 past and 1500 recent school hours, top ranking student graduated 2013
Experienced pro threading and eyelash extensions, CND gel manicures, express or spa pedicures, facials, haircuts, natural color and highlight/lowlights, smoothing
Massage therapy excellent for feet, hands, shoulders
- 10 years in a Service Business / Office Administration role
- Skilled operation of PCs, auxiliary equipment and associated software.
- Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Event planning
- Warehouse storekeeper
- Sales and Marketing
• Ability to communicate effectually with other associates, and business contacts
- Spanish Language
- Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
- Exhibit self-initiative, flexibility, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, dependable and quality oriented.
- Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Prepare Monthly Cash Flows and Income Tax Returns
- Accounting Clerk, ferrets out errors, A/P, A/R, Asset Management
- Research and data analysis databases for Y2K Projects
Office assistant, proficiencies: Word, Excel, Internet research, correspondence, meeting minutes, schedule meetings in Lotus Notes, create MS Visio flowcharts, graphics and using MS Project, PC70, DB2 OnDemand, Remedy, Serena, Quickbooks
Knowledgeable about current events and hot topics in legislation
Lease rental property with foreclosure and Section 42 experience
Entrepreneur, promoter of business as assistant since 2002, organized office in home
Increased Income with creative hot marketing ad copy, art designs
Increased web awareness with new web sites
2 years voted in as Program Coordinator of WRWA Association Meetings
3 years speaker for meetings and vocalist performances
Full-time Contract Positions :
Kansas Payment Center, Healthwave of Kansas as a Kelly Services Temp
NASA Operation Ice Bridge Greenland Spring 2010 - Program Assistant at CReSIS University of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, IS Compliance, Administration Assistant (see www.bcbsks.com)
MAC Meetings, Registration Assistant ( see www.macmeetings.com)Lawrence Montessori School and Montessori Discovery Place - Seminar Coordinator and Office Manager - 2010 School year www.lawrencemontessorischool.com
Seminar Coordinator, see http://www.montessoridiscoveryplace.org Marketing, web site author, created flyers that generated interest in attendance, Internet marketing research, set up travel and venue for seminars, built international database, email and phone contact person
TBirdie Consultants: created professional documents in Word, Publisher, Excel
2003-2004 NCS Pearson, for 1-800-Medicare, as Call Center CSR Tier 1
1998-2001 Westar Energy, Accounting Clerk, General Clerk positions
1994-1996 Modern Office Methods of KS, Service Department Coordinator
Kelly Temporary assignments in 2004 and 2007 in Healthcare customer service and IS Compliance
Volunteer Work: WRWA Program Coordinator 1999-2001, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society
Vocalist with Mark Fisher Band, Seabreeze, soloist, church, acting for special events
EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:
Barber Training: Davis School of Barber and Cosmetology, Hattiesburg MS
Cosmetology Training: Marinello School of Beauty, Topeka KS campus
Threading arts training Browart23 Westridge Mall
Brazilian Blowout Certified at Avenue Hairstyling
Massage therapy training updated 2014
Computers in Word Processing: Washington County Community College, Spokane WA
Office Technology Assessment Program, Washburn University, Topeka KS
United States Naval Reserve: 3rd Class Petty Officer during 1988 - 1994
Storekeeper, Warehouse worker, Crane and forklift operator certifications
Good Conduct Medal, Kuwait Freedom Ribbon, Honorable Discharge
Accounting for a Service Business, Kaw Area Vocational Technical School, Topeka KS
Understanding Corporate Financial Reports by Gloria Phoenix
Course for PC Analyst+ designation by ComputerSource Inc. Topeka KS
- Microsoft 2000 Professional Network and Operating Systems Essentials
- Implementing Microsoft 2000 Professional and Server
- A+ Certification
Gloria Phoenix, Speed Reading seminar by Evelyn Woods
OJT certificates: Lotus 1-2-3, Approach, WordPro, Freelance Graphics, Lotus Notes, Domino Scanning, Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, Access Speed Reading, Understanding Financial Reports
Spanish by the Learning Tree CDROM Study
HTML 4.0, FrontPage, Web Page Authoring and Publishing CDRom Courses
Event Management self-study training