Bettye Smith
Jackson
Summary
Driven by a strong work ethic and clear career focus, aspiring independent business entrepreneur. Thrives on accepting instructions and taking responsibility for actions. Reliability, hard work, and loyalty are the pillars to pave the way towards success. Ready to embark on entrepreneurial journey and make a significant impact in the business world.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Auditor
Norrell Staffing Services
08.1998 - 04.1999
Reservation Specialist
AT & T Matrixx Marketing
03.1998 - 07.1998
- I made reservations for Motel 6 local and international customers by a computer headset
- I was constantly evaluated weekly which I passed with very minimal errors
- In the evaluation you are monitored by your supervisor as you make a reservation for the customers, and you are given a grade
Social Services Case Manager
Whitfield County Department of Family and Children Services
02.1998 - 03.1998
- I used appropriate interpersonal helping skills, assessment and case planning skills to achieve service goals, follow policy and procedures by federal, state, and regional guidelines doing my work on a timely basis, maintaining a professional, cordial, civil, and helpful relationship with supervisors, co-workers, the public, other professionals, and other agencies, organizations and maintenance of my case records, file county memos, keep staff meetings and training notes for reference, and set goals for myself in doing my work
Internship (OJT)
Goodwill Industries
01.1989 - 03.1989
- I assisted disabled individuals in preparing for work after training
Cook
Briarwood Coffee Shoppee
01.1987 - 03.1989
- I performed cooking duties, waitressing, cashiering, assisted the manager in her duties such as inventory control, bank deposits (daily) and completed office reports
- I gained speed and efficiency in cooking and waitressing simultaneously
College Work Study Aide
Jackson State University
09.1986 - 03.1989
- I did filing, answered the telephone, and heavy public contact
Internship (Vocation Evaluation Testing)
Vocational Evaluation Center
04.1988 - 06.1988
- I assisted the Test Evaluator give tests and evaluations of disabled individuals
Internship (Substance Abuse Counseling)
Three Quarters of the Way Home
01.1988 - 03.1988
- Assisted a licensed counselor in a Drug/Alcohol Abuse program with their professional duties which included checking the clients in and out on their approved passes, check the clients out for work and/or school and assisted with anything they needed for breakfast or dinner
- All other duties were performed by the licensed counselor
- I occasionally sit in when it was approved for me to do so
Waitressing/Cook
Steak N’ Egg Kitchen
10.1984 - 12.1987
- Waitressing, cooking, cashiering, assisted the manager in her duties such as: inventory control, daily bank deposits and office reports
- I gained speed and efficiently in cooking and waitressing simultaneously
Data Control Clerk I
INA/Aetna Insurance Co.
10.1982 - 10.1984
- Documentation and verification of all policies, entered on a CRT by myself
- I kept and logged in all the information in a log book that was filed daily
- I was the policy and file clerk back-up person when one of the clerks were out
- I also did all of the mail for the office
- I gained the ability to do Accounting Principles in receivables including credits and debits
Food Service Aide
University Medical Center
10.1980 - 10.1982
- I catered food to the patients on a daily basis
- I also did other various job duties
Clerk Typist II
Rankin Co. Welfare Dept.
02.1979 - 03.1979
- I answered the telephone, filing, distributed mail for the office, typed legal documents, made daily bank deposits, and very heavy public contact
College Work Study Aide
Jackson State University
09.1975 - 08.1978
- In addition to this, I attended classes 6 hours a day working towards my Bachelor’s degree
- I answered the telephone, filing, and heavy public contact
Education
Master’s Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
05.2024
Master’s Certificate - Public Policy and Administration
Belhaven University
01.2023
General Studies - Criminal Justice
Hinds Community College
04.2018
Master’s degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS03.1989
Draughon’s Business College
Jackson, MS10.1979
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mass Communications with a concentration in Commercial Recording
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS08.1978
Additional Information
After my mother passed away in 2001, I assisted my adult children with their children. I had legal custody of three of my grandchildren for approximately nine years. In 2014, I decided I wanted to go back to school and attempt to work toward my Master’s degree or a certificate.
Personal Characteristics
I have a strong work ethic, career-focused, accept instructions and responsibility. I will pay my way through reliability, hard work, and loyalty.
Timeline
Automotive Auditor
Norrell Staffing Services
08.1998 - 04.1999
Reservation Specialist
AT & T Matrixx Marketing
03.1998 - 07.1998
Social Services Case Manager
Whitfield County Department of Family and Children Services
02.1998 - 03.1998
Internship (OJT)
Goodwill Industries
01.1989 - 03.1989
Internship (Vocation Evaluation Testing)
Vocational Evaluation Center
04.1988 - 06.1988
Internship (Substance Abuse Counseling)
Three Quarters of the Way Home
01.1988 - 03.1988
Cook
Briarwood Coffee Shoppee
01.1987 - 03.1989
College Work Study Aide
Jackson State University
09.1986 - 03.1989
Waitressing/Cook
Steak N’ Egg Kitchen
10.1984 - 12.1987
Data Control Clerk I
INA/Aetna Insurance Co.
10.1982 - 10.1984
Food Service Aide
University Medical Center
10.1980 - 10.1982
Clerk Typist II
Rankin Co. Welfare Dept.
02.1979 - 03.1979
College Work Study Aide
Jackson State University
09.1975 - 08.1978
Master’s Certificate - Public Policy and Administration
Belhaven University
General Studies - Criminal Justice
Hinds Community College
Master’s degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Jackson State University
Draughon’s Business College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mass Communications with a concentration in Commercial Recording
Jackson State University
Master’s Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
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