Hollis Center, ME ***** 949-***-**** *************@*****.***
ELISSA TURKETT
I am an organized and resourceful individual with an eagerness to accept challenges while learning and gaining experience from them. I can adapt to different situations quickly. I have the ambition and drive to be a successful asset on any team. I am a self-motivated individual that wants to work in an organization where my potentials will be fully discovered while working dedicatedly for the company. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Goal-Oriented Public Speaking
Multitasking Teamwork
Staff Management Excel
Microsoft Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional organization Decision-making capabilities Data entry proficiency Record Keeping Abilities
Results-Oriented
SKILLS
REGISTRATION COORDINATOR 08/2022 to 05/2024
Diversified Communications, Portland, ME
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR 02/2022 to 07/2022
Diversified Communications, Portland, ME
WORK HISTORY
● Increased attendee satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally. Proactively identified potential challenges within the registration process, implementing solutions prior to any negative impact on events or guests'' experiences.
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Streamlined communication with attendees by creating and distributing clear, concise event information via email and social media.
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● Reduced wait times at events by developing a fast and effective check-in process for guests. Contributed valuable insights during team meetings, sharing best practices based on personal experiences managing registration processes at multiple events simultaneously.
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Enhanced registration efficiency by implementing an improved online system for event signups.
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Managed event budgets and tracked expenses, successfully keeping costs within designated limits.
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● Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Utilized databases and other resources to ensure conference and speakers were scheduled correctly.
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MARINE DESIGNER 08/2021 to 02/2022
Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics, Brunswick, ME
DEPUTY SHERIFF-DETENTIONS/COURTS 12/1999 to 10/2014 San Diego Sheriff's Department
OCEAN SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ANALYST 10/1990 to 10/1994 United States Navy
● Liaison with other departments and speakers.
Enhanced conference attendee experience by meticulously coordinating logistics and event schedules.
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● Primary contact for speakers and vendors.
Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
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Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
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● Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
● Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
● Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
● Trained over 100 personnel on updated policies, job requirements, and report writing skills.
● Updated the Emergency Operations plan for Vista Courts. Liaison between 7 Courts facilities, District Attorney's office, Public Defenders Office, 7 jails, State Prisons and numerous police agencies.
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● Intake and processing inmates.
Maintained employees' job performances in conformance with department policies and procedures as well as state and federal law.
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Consistently worked at fostering good working relationships and using a global approach when making decisions that affected others.
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● Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
● Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes. Scheduled, tracked with excel, and reported the training of over a 100 personnel assigned to the Vista Court Facility.
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● Tracked military vessels and transmitted critical data throughout the fleet. Ensured the quality and accuracy of the information that was being generated by personnel was correct and corrected data that was found to be invalid.
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● Created and Maintained a database to keep track of training. Organized and developed training for over 359 U.S. and Canadian Personnel assigned to the Naval Facility Whidbey Island.
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● Authored technical requirement documentation to suit goals and technological limits. Designed and maintained consistent data collection protocols and standards across numerous databases and projects.
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Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME Associate of Science, Information Technology/Cybersecurity, 12/2021 Kaplan University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 04/2010
EDUCATION
San Diego Community College, San Diego, CA
Associate of Science, Administration of Jusitice, 05/1999