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Melissa Bjorklund

Florence

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Election Assistant

Pinal County Recorders Office
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to candidates.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Florence And Combs School Districts
10.2017 - 05.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.

Police Officer

City Of Minneapolis
12.1998 - 04.2014
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Administrative Assistant

Dataserv, Inc.
03.1988 - 12.1998
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Communications

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
12.1987

Skills

  • Process Monitoring
  • Returns Pickup
  • Prepare Correspondence
  • Process Validation
  • Election Law
  • Mail Processing
  • Administrative Support
  • Status Updates
  • Event and Activity Planning
  • Safety Protocols
  • Workflow Processes
  • Update Records
  • Public Interaction
  • Voter Registration
  • Data Entry and 10-Key
  • Serve Customer Needs

Timeline

Election Assistant

Pinal County Recorders Office
09.2020 - 11.2020

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Florence And Combs School Districts
10.2017 - 05.2019

Police Officer

City Of Minneapolis
12.1998 - 04.2014

Administrative Assistant

Dataserv, Inc.
03.1988 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business And Communications

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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