KAREN MEANEA
4601 SE 39th #513
Portland, OR 97202-4073
(503) 774-5016
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Medical Research or a clerical position which utilizes my research, skills, experience, and my proven ability to empower people with disabilities.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Over 10 years of medical and subject research, finding resources for people with disabilities.
· Experience running my own research business utilizing the Internet.
· Familiar with all basic library processes.
· Skilled at advocating for, and empowering people with disabilities.
· Experience working with diverse populations on city, county, state, and federal levels.
· Hardworking, detail-oriented, dependable, efficient, organized, and honest.
· Able to work independently or as a team member.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL RESEARCH
· Developed Silvers Compassionate Web Search.
· Provided medical referrals utilizing the Patient Web Search at OHSU.
· 10 years experience working effectively with medical professionals.
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
· Trained in Library / Media Studies, Portland Community College, Education Department.
· Researching resources for people with disabilities and other members of diverse populations on city, county, state, and federal levels.
· 4 years experience researching information on the Internet.
· Able to organize and analyze data.
CLERICAL SKILLS
· Filing: Alpha & Numeric
· Light bookkeeping and inventory control.
· Handling Mail.
· Experience with basic office machines, including Fax, Postage Equipment, Copy Machine, etc
· 10-key by touch.
· Familiar with Window 3.1 and Claris Works.
· Windows 95, 98, Microsoft Word, Access.
WORK HISTORY
11/99 Present Shellmire Unlimited Portland, OR
Administrative Assistant
· Responsible for using computer programs for research, paperwork, advocacy.
· Effectively coordinate referrals.
· Work with a variety of agencies, Social Workers, Case Workers, Families, and Physicians.
· Handle bank deposits, petty cash.
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Karen Meanea
6/99 Present SELF-EMPLOYED Portland, OR
Medical Research
· Utilize Internet to advocate for a variety of people, including homeless population, persons with mental illness, HIV, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, etc
· Regularly handle confidential information.
· Demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to helping others access resources.
8/96 2/97 OHSU Portland, OR
Medical Research / Volunteer
· Responsible for finding resources for people with disabilities.
· Utilized variety of resources, including Internet, other professionals, various agencies, etc
· Committed to helping others utilize resources and obtain needed services.
9/91 8/94 Portland Community College Portland, OR
Library Media Assistant
6/99 6/89 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, OR
Area Aide / Special Services
9/84 5/85 Berg Christian Enterprises Portland, OR
Office Clerk
1/83 12/83 Key Temporary Tulsa, OK
Phone Operator / Mail Clerk
1/81 2/82 Hocks Laboratories Portland, OR
Receptionist / Bookkeeper
EDUCATION
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
1991 1994, General Studies Degree, Library/Media Certificate.
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
1988 1989, Mental Health and Human Services.
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