Jennifer Griffin
I have an Associate of Science in Business Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Redlands. I have excellent skills in writing for business and communication, both in person and via email. I have extensive experience in a variety of industries from travel to engineering to mental health. I am an excellent public speaker, outgoing in crowds and a professional at all times.
I want to be the one behind the CEO, the one you can count on to get the job done.
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Professional Experience
RIGHT MANAGEMENT
Resume Formatter
This position was a remote opportunity while I was at home during the pandemic. I was responsible for formatting resumes to Right Management’s Best Practices. Attention to detail and timelines were key to this position.
- Received and formatted client resumes following Right Management Best Practices to maximize client potential when looking for new positions.
- Required extensive use of MS Word, Notepad and Excel.
- Attention to detail imperative.
- Adherence to timelines for prompt turnaround.
CRUISE PLANNERS
Adventure Specialist
Cruise Planners is our retirement plan. We were on track to book over $1M in reservations for 2020 when the pandemic shut the tourism industry down. While it is slowly recovering, it is no longer a full time job for both myself and my partner.
- Planned and coordinated marketing efforts for franchise startup and continuing business as well as worked with clients to plan vacations.
- Handled the accounting, tracking and management software requirements.
- Handled customer service concerns when the pandemic caused cancelations.
- Email, verbal and written communications.
MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Substitute Teacher TK-12
As a substitute teacher I faced some of my biggest personal challenges. I was especially fond of the middle / high school classes, which many people won’t teach.
- Covered for teachers as needed at all levels of the school district, including RSP / SPD classes.
- Followed lesson plans when provided, made something up when not provided.
- Classroom management, public speaking, technology use.
- Google 365 including teams and other software / programs as needed.
WESTAT
Assessment Coordinator, NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
NAEP is an annual program facilitated by Westat for the Department of Education, assessing 4th, 8th, and 12th graders in Math, Reading, Science and History.
- Coordinated and conducted school assessments for 4th and 8th graders as directed by Westat for the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2017, 4th, 8th, and 12th graders in 2019.
- Primary goal was to ensure accurate and consistent data collection for the nationwide study.
- Organization, technical and coordination support for 16 schools in Northern Colorado and 21 schools in California.
- Trained, supervised, and coordinated Assessment team of 3 Assessment Administrators.
- Mentored new AC’s with their setup and additional training in CA.
SUICIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Suicide Education and Support Services was a non-profit organization in Weld County, Colorado. We provided prevention education, and after care for families who had lost someone to suicide.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and gave lectures in Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Weld County.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations and fundraising for a nonprofit organization.
- Worked with school officials to give lectures in high schools.
- No high school in Weld county that had our program for more than one year had any youth suicides in their school during the 3 years that I was in charge of the program.
- Coordinated volunteers to speak, teach and work in the community.
- Assisted with the implementation of a major grant project.
BROWN AND CALDWELL
Brown and Caldwell is a nationwide engineering firm working in the private and government sectors. I worked in the corporate office as a receptionist and accounting clerk before moving to the San Diego office and taking over the accounts receivables for San Diego and Irvine.
- Started in reception using a PBX phone system with over 100 extensions.
- Moved to accounting starting with data entry and moving to accounts receivable as well as assisting with payroll.
- Responsible for full invoicing for San Diego and Irvine offices, 1.5K clients monthly, including over 100 Navy projects.
- Oversaw the implementation and training of employees in cost tracking software and devices for 16 offices nationwide, including training newly acquired employees following a merger.
FYFE CO.
Fyfe Co. was a small engineering and manufacturing facility.
- Executive assistant to six-person engineering firm.
- Data entry, database management, organization, office management, dictation.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross was the only place to get CPR training when I was an instructor there. I taught nearly every day, including Saturdays.
- Gave CPR and First Aid training as a contracted instructor.
TARGET
When working for Target I was frequently put into temporary supervisor roles because I was well trained and trustworthy. I was never officially promoted because I had to move before the opportunity arose.
- Served as cashier, guest services clerk and occasional front-line supervisor for both stores.
- Trained new employees as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Business Management, minor in Marketing, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA, summa cum laude
Associate of Science (AS)
Business Administration and Management, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA
Volunteer Experience
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Assisted with the planning and implementation of annual gala auction in Denver, CO, volunteer mentor to newly diagnosed families in Denver, CO and San Diego, CA areas, coordinated and ran a family support group in Murrieta / Temecula, CA
Girl Scouts of Colorado and San Diego
Troop leadership grades K-12, Executive Director for the Parker (CO) Service Unit, overseeing the function of the second largest unit in the state, planned and implemented large scale events for cookie season, recruiting, Thinking Day and bridging
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Assisted with the planning and implementation of several years’ Carousel Ball and Spring Brass Ring Luncheon, wrote blog posts and newsletter articles about life with Type 1 Diabetes
Parent Teacher Organization / Association
Various positions including – family events coordinator planning and executing multiple family events annually, committee chair for large school events, secretary for middle and high school PTSA meetings and auditor for the district level organization
Make-A-Wish
Member of the speaker’s bureau for the Orange County Inland Empire Make A Wish branch, going out to local organizations and telling our personal Make A Wish story for fundraising and awareness
House of Treasures Nepal
Member of the board for 5 years, acted as Treasurer and Secretary as well as the stateside representative of the organization.
Publications and Writing Examples
Children's Diabetes Foundation
As a volunteer for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation I have written several blog posts and newsletter articles.
Cruise Planners
As the primary in charge of content for our Cruise Planners franchise, I wrote blog posts on our travel experiences and important information to know that I researched to provide for our clients.