Savanna Birkenfeld

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Sweetwater, Texas 79556

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Skills

Field training- USAF: self-aid and buddy care.
Lifeguard certified- Red Cross: through 2007.
First Aid/CPR- Red Cross-: previously certified and will renew certification whenever training is available again.
TLETS/NLETS Training: Finished first 16-hour course in October 2007. Completed all required training in March 2008.
CrimeStar Law Enforcement Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, WordPerfect, FrontPage, Page Maker, Adobe Photoshop, and Internet Explorer skilled.
Apple and MAC familiar.
Copy machine, fax machine, scanner, printer, digital camera, photo printing proficient.
TABC Seller/Server Certification obtained in March 2008.


Education

Jayton High School, Jayton, TX		May, 2005
High School Diploma
National Honor Society 4-H Secretary (2003) Homemaking Award (2003) Presidential Award for Excellence USMC Award for Math (2005) Math Award (2005) Most Musical (2005) Valadictorian

Western Texas College, Snyder, TX		Spring, 2003 to Spring, 2008
General Studies, no degree
Dual Credit courses in high school Distance Education courses periodically since high school

Saint Leo University-Langley Center, Langley AFB, VA		Fall, 2005 to Fall, 2006
Psychology, no degree

Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA		Spring, 2006
General Studies, no degree
Bonner Scholars volunteered at Rhea Valley Elementary School as a tutor and mentor volunteered at River's Way as a camp counselor


Experience

Carnohan Law Office, PLLC., Abilene, TX		March, 2008 to July, 2008
Legal Secretary
Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate party; taking and relaying messages when the appropriate party is not available. Code all incoming mail for entry into the computerized paperless filing system; code all mail to get to the appropriate party. Download and code all documents for entry into paperless system; code documents to reach the appropriate party for inclusion in petitions. Manage and close files in the computerized system as needed. Rename files according to office organizational system. Prepare documents.

Kids Kampus- Lang Aycock, Sweetwater, TX		February, 2008
Nursery Worker
Care for children from birth to 18 months of age, including serving meals. Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate party, taking messages if needed. Maintain all required paperwork for each child, including state required forms.

Kent County Sheriff Department, Jayton, TX		October, 2007 to April, 2008
Communications Officer (Dispatcher)
Handle emergency and non-emergency situations calmly and efficiently. Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate party. Maintain all required paperwork to accompany cases.

United States Air Force, Lackland AFB, TX		December, 2006 to March, 2007
Basic Trainee (E-1)
Learn to quickly and appropriately act during all kinds of situations. Quickly and effectively follow orders without question.

Jayton City Pool, Jayton, TX		August, 2004 to September, 2004
Lifeguard
Maintain safe area for pool patrons. Ensure safety of swimmers and be able to react quickly during emergency situations.

Volunteer Experience

2003-2005: Baby Birds Daycare- Helped out in daycare throughout different times of the day with activities such as breakfast, lunch, and naptime. Typed flyers, letters, and newsletters and helped make bulletin boards and decorations for daycare events.
2005: Worked with AADD (Airmen Against Drunk Driving) at the call center. Provided rides to Airmen in need.
2006: Volunteered at Rhea Valley Elementary School tutoring and mentoring two days a week. Worked with two different 3rd grade classes.
2006: Volunteered at River's Way, a camp for mentally and physically handicapped young adults, as a "buddy".

References Available Upon Request