To have an English degree and a Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) degree are wonderful assets to have, but I bring so much more experience to an employer.
Skills:
Writing and editing – My writing style can switch from succinct to instructional to user-friendly and informative to entertaining. I have great proofreading skills, and I am never without my reference book.
Leadership skills – I was section chief at my last base which included supervising programs, such as safety, supplies, equipment accounts, hazardous waste, training, and much more. I was swing shift supervisor for many years before I became section chief.
Organizational skills – At every base, and temporary duty (TDY) location, I organized either the continuity books, the squadron aircraft board, the technical orders, office supplies or whatever could benefit from my skills. I have organized McKendree campus bulletin boards. I wrote and posted computer lab instructions because many broken computers were not being reported to IT office. If I see a need, I fix it.
Communication skills – I taught PRP to 300 squadron personnel. I have always had excellent customer relations skills.
Flexibility – My work schedule could change in a moment’s notice from dayshift to swing shift to mid shift. I have deployed numerous times – some were no-notice deployments. I was hand-selected by supervision to become squadron Personnel Reliability program (PRP) monitor after 2007 “Bent Spear” incident at Minot AFB.
Disciplined – Always on time which means I was always at work 20 minutes before work started. Always! Deadlines always met.
Conflict resolution – As section chief, I have dealt with and resolved many in-shop personal issues.
Volunteer – When you hear the statement, “20% of the people do 80% of the work” I am that 20%! Engrained at a young age with a strong work ethic, I began working at age 13. Awarded 5 MXS 2008 Volunteer-of-the-year! I do not need to be asked to do something.
Enthusiastic – I am easy to get along with and fun to be around. As the PRP monitor, I had the pleasure of talking with and getting to know all the squadron personnel and their families.
These are just some of my talents and skills.
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