Barbara A.

Graves
1206 Double L Road
White Hall, AR 71602
Cell (870) 489-0900
Objective: To obtain a challenging position in which to utilize my exceptional
interpersonal and organizational skills, allowing professional as well as
personal growth. I want a career, not just a job.
Qualifications
I am well organized, have a keen eye for detail, and get tasks done timely. I
am effective in dealing with the public, being courteous, friendly and
professional. I am well versed in common computer applications. I am
quick to learn new tasks and enjoy a challenge.
Education
1998 Associate of Applied Science, Southeast Arkansas College
2005 Bachelor of Science, High Tech Institute; Anthem College
Certificates/Certifications/Committees
2004-Present
CPR First Aid Certified
Environmental Leadership Committee
Employment
2004-Present
Analyze process samples for pH, density, corrosivity, viscosity,
free liquids, reactivity, free chlorine, percent caustic, and other
constituents; check equipment, perform gas chromatograph
analysis for lethal chemical agents in environmental media;
perform instrument and wet chemistry non-agent analysis on
incineration process waste; analyze field and quality control
samples; prepare reagents; clean glassware and workstation. I was
promoted from a secretarial position to Assistant Laboratory Technician,
and then to Laboratory Technician II-2.
2003-2004
Child Nutrition
Responsible for maintenance of various Access Databases,
communications to area specialists and co-ops from the state
office weekly, Federal Management Evaluation data for
program operations, inventory maintenance of nutrient analysis
software, support for conferences, distant learning assignments
from directors, re-certification workshops, travel reimbursement
requests, staff evaluations and timely completion reminders,
consolidation of monthly reports, state and federal reports,
receipt book, making deposits to main office for various work-
shops and classes. I was promoted from a training secretary to
Accounting Technician I.
2002-2002 Office Administrator, Bernard Haldane Associates
Retrieve and review resumes through incoming faxes, email, and
internet listings, set appointments for interviews, manage schedules for
consultants and advisors gather and compile monthly statistics, perform
monthly audits, handle cash, check and credit card transactions, make
bank deposits, order supplies and perform general clerical duties.
2001-2001 Administrative Secretary II, Arkansas Department of Correction
Clerical duties, create new forms, board reports, performance evaluations, trave
l arrangements and reimbursements, submit requisitions and receiving reports. Pe
rsonnel duties; maintain employee files, verify timesheets, leave requests, and
training documents. Update manuals, create and maintain various agricultural rep
orts through upkeep and maintenance of inventory of equipment, animals and crops
. Responsible for maintaining crop insurance.
1988-1996
Sales and service of crop insurance policies, heavy customer service,
setting up and running exhibit booths, general office duties,
bookkeeping, accounts payable, data entry, word processing, creating
letters and memorandums, mass mailings, ordering supplies and
scheduling appointments.
1985-1987 Phlebotomist, Arkansas Blood Components
General office duties, acquire personal confidential information and
vital statistics, phlebotomists' duties, and work in other areas as
assigned.