PATRICIA A

PATRICIA A. FOREMAN

pforeman@u.arizona.edu

 SUMMARY

Self starter with advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Over ten years of experience in customer relations. Provides administrative support at Circle K. Provided administrative support for many faculty in research and teaching activities at the University of Arizona. Ten years of grant writing experience including preparation of electronic grant submission with narration, budget, tables, figures, charts, and reference lists. Coordinated routing of all grant related forms and documentation to comply with federal, sponsored project and departmental requirements. Created and maintained a database for approximately 250 graduate students supported by federal grants. Developed associated web pages for each of the grant projects including international courses for Verano en Mexico: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~pforeman/

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Cash reconciliation, cashiering, stocking, inventory,

MS Office (including Front Page, Access, Publisher), Corel Suite, HTML, Internet, Adobe Reader, Email, Endnote, OmnPage, PDF,
UofA Travel, SIS, FRS

Technical working knowledge of computers and general office and secretarial functions

Type/format syllabi, midterms, overhead transparencies, final exams, graphics, tables, figures, and other tasks for graduate courses
and faculty publications

Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, databases, desktop publishing, web pages, email, travel report, process student
stipends, and parking reservations for guest speakers, supervise student workers

P-card approver /reconciler for 3 grants

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 CIRCLE K STORES, INC.            2001 - Present

Assistant Manager      2004 - Present      

Customer Service Representative   2001 - 2004

 THE UNIVERSITY of ARIZONA            1987 - May 16, 2006 Retired

 Office Specialist, Senior, Word Processing Specialist, Senior   1995 - 5/15/06

Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, & School Psychology

Special Events Monitor            1995 - 2006

Parking & Transportation Services

Word Processing Specialist, Senior   1988 - 1995

History Department

Psychology Department

Agricultural Communications

Secretary II  1987 - 1988

Environmental Research Laboratory

Cashier, Clerk Typist II, Student Worker         4 Years Plus

ASUA Bookstore

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Music    The University of Arizona    (124 hours)

AAS, Small Business Computer Specialist  Pima Community College  1999

AGS, Associate Degree in General Studies   Pima Community College  1998

Computer Training   UofA  /  CCIT    1989 - 1999

COMPUTER TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Windows MS Office Suite  

Windows Corel WordPerfect Suite

 Macintosh 

Acrobat Reader

Internet Explorer HTML

Web Mail / Pine E-mail / Web Pages

HONORS / AWARDS

The University of Arizona

      University Staff Award for Excellence

      Sigma Alpha Iota (Professional Music Honorary - Life Member)

      Tau Beta Sigma  (Band Recognition/Service Honorary - Life Member)

Pima Community College

      Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

      Member Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Chi Chapter

      Phi Theta Kappa Enhanced Membership

      National Dean's List

      Academic Achievement Award

Professional Affiliations/COMMUNITY SERVICE

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)     2006 - 2008

4-H Youth Development  The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 1994 - 2006
Resource Pistol/Rifle Instructor with the 4-H Arizona State Shooting Sports Instructor Team 1996 - 2009

National Rifle Association (NRA) Instructor Pistol/Rifle     1996 - 2007

Volunteer Leader 4-H Youth Development, various projects   1984 - 1996

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        E-Mail:    pforeman@u.arizona.edu    (with pertinent or constructive comments only).
Web site: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~pforeman/