1. 402-578-9915 Jessica L. Carpenter 8217 Manderson Circle
jessicaleecarpenter@yahoo.com Omaha, NE 68134
Objective
Obtain a position in a company where I can utilize my psychology degree that will also provide experience for my MSW degree.
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Applicable Skills and Certifications
Proven Leader and Manager in multiple forums
SAFE Certified - Safe Environment Trained
Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, PeachTree, MAS 90, Vi, Oracle, SAP, and Crystal Reports
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Toastmasters
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Experience and Work History
Heartland Family Services- Youthlinks April 2016-current
Program Specialist III
Provide direct supervision of Juvenile Services Triage Center youth
Assist in intake process,assessment,and discharge process
Assist youth in formulating and achieving personal set goals
Maintain confidentiality of clients and records
Facilitate psycho educationalgroups
Establish positive working relationship and knowledge of community resources available to clients
ConAgra Foods May 2015-July 2016
Financial Specialist II- Freight Pay Domain
Process invoices per contracted terms
Ensure accuracy of invoice information input into the system
Prioritize daily workload to ensure all deadlines are met
Elected lead on an employee resource network
Active participation in Toastmasters,completing a Competent Communicator manual
Research and resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies in a clear and concise way
Manpower December 2014-May 2015
Transportation Coordinator at ConAgra Foods
Managed research of accessorial reports along with approval or denial of requests
Tracked plant ready notifications versus planned pick-up
Monitored tendering process according to clients’ needs and expectations
Monitored and reported of Track loads to ensure high value deliveries succeeded
Closely incorporated client communication and rapport to resolve discrepancies
Midwest Accounting/Complete Payroll Services September 2013-November 2014
Tax Preparer/Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper
Prepared tax documents for clients
Processed payroll for Stagehands unions in Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City, IA
Provided monthly P&Ls for review by CPA
Kept books for 50 clients
Paid taxes, insurance, and otherfees for clients
Notary Services
Wells Fargo Bank November 2011-Febuary 2013
Personal Banker
Brought in $279,000 in new loan dollars during a loan campaign
Consistently gained recognition for being a sales and customer service leader
Built relationships with current and new business customers
Named compliance auditor for the branch and kept in line with FDIC regulations
SAFE certified and Notary Public
Trained all new bankers in sales and service expectations
2. 402-578-9915 Jessica L. Carpenter 8217 Manderson Circle
jessicaleecarpenter@yahoo.com Omaha, NE 68134
CPI Corp April 2010- November 2011
Photographer/ Studio Manager/District Manager in Training
Hiring manager and training manager for 8 studios in district
Developed sales driven training that was implemented company wide
Forecasted and created weekly schedules for district of 17 studios
Received recognition for consistently hitting and exceeding sales and customer service goals
Assisted in helping district hit sales and customer service goals and created tracking sheets to aid
Whispering Pines AssistedLiving May 2005- February 2008
Office Manager
Maintained financial records for accountant
Developed training programs that were in compliance with required state and facility trainings
Developed employee handbook
Ensured all employee records were compliant with state requirements
Processed payroll weekly for staff of 60
Made schedules for staff ensuring we were staffed appropriately for the amount of patients we had on the floor
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Education
Grace Abbott School of Social Work (UNO) Aug. 2016- May 2018
University of Nebraska Omaha May 2015- Aug. 2016
Metropolitan Community College Nov. 2009- May 2015
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Volunteer Work
Holy Name Housing Aug.2009-current
Volunteer Instructor
Teach financial awarenessclasses to residents in the housing program. I cover topics such as how to balance a check book,w hy
credit is important,and how to create good credit. These classes are part of the required curriculum to graduate the program and
become a homeowner. This position hasallowed me to learn about different cultures,specifically South Sudan and how money
matters are handled there compared to here.
Nebraska Paint-A-Thon Aug.2010-current
Crew lead/Painter
Coordinate a crew of twenty-five or more volunteersto work on two Saturdays during the month of August to scrape and paint a
house in a low income area of the Omaha area. Meet with the homeowner to find out what color they select and if they have any
special instructions. Ensure homeowner is satisfied with the work completed.
Holy Name School Aug.2012-current
Coach/Mentor
I coach volleyball,soccer, and running. I work mainly with girls that are in fifth grade through eighth grade. In addition to teaching
new sports skillsto these girls I have become the adult “go to” for many of them on how to deal with situations that they are unsure of
how to deal with. My main focuses with these girlsis creating a sisterhood between them and focus less on winning and losin g.
Ready RP National Wrestling Team Nov. 2013-current
Tutor/Mentor
Provide academic tutoring for at risk youth. In this role I am more than a tutor and have found that I am a surrogate parent for some
of them. In addition to tutoring I try to be a positive influence and teach acceptance of those who come from a different background
or act different than they do.
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