KATHRYN RUNION Phone 219-522-9977 Email: krunion@spamcop.net
Elkhart, IN 46516 Web Page: http://mho.itgo.com

OBJECTIVE:
   Seeking a position that will build on computer knowledge and skills. Strong computer background, organizational ability, with an eye for detail. Quick to learn new things and enjoy working with people.


SKILLS:
Freelance researcher, tutor, secretary, publisher, and consultant, et al.
Experience in Diversity Office of IUSB for 1 ½ years - Secretary to Director.
Experience in law office as Secretary/Receptionist.
Possess 15 yrs. familiarity with computer hardware, software, and peripherals including building, upgrading, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of both hardware and software. 10 years directly with IBM and compatibles.
Computer literate including WordPerfect 6.1 & Corel Suite 8, Lotus 123, Microsoft Office Professional (MSWord, Access7, etc.), Windows (3.x, Workgroups, '95 & '98), Dos 5.0 to 7.0, Omnipage (OCR), Graphics scanning, HTML Web pages, Presentation CDs, and Internet & other modem uses.
Experienced System-Operator of my own Bulletin Board System, 1988-1993.
Organizing board meetings; recording, keying, and maintaining of minutes; maintaining various records; designing and creating a variety of publishing projects.
Experience in Customer Service, Public Relations, and Sales.
Researching, compiling data, and creating reports such as National Sales and Financial Reports.
Maintaining salesmen's expense records; handling correspondence; arranging travel for executives. Handling of finances and financial transactions.
Receiving and directing calls on a 32-line system.
Arranging fund-raisers; coordinating social activities; effecting advertising.

EDUCATION :

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY    (FORMERLY DAVENPORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS)   GRANGER, IN
Administrative Externship: IUSB, Office Information Assistant -- 160 Hours
Associate Degree: Executive Administrative Assistant - Completion pending: 8 credits to completion.

CONTINUING MY EDUCATION TOWARD:
Certifications: Office Information Specialist & Software Applications Specialist


MEMBERSHIPS:
Envirocorps (an Americorps program) Elkhart, IN
E.A.G.E.R (Elkhart Association for Gifted Educational Resources) Elkhart, IN
School/classroom volunteer, Roosevelt Elementary Elkhart, IN
Elkhart PC Users Group (EPUG) Elkhart, IN
Professional Secretaries International Elkhart, IN
Literacy Volunteers of Elkhart County Elkhart, IN
Very Low Frequency Radio Club: Social Coordinator, Secretary Elkhart, IN
Often a Volunteer in other various capacities as the occasion arises.

REFERENCES: Cheerfully provided upon request.