Tamera Shea Bowyer
855 E Sagittarius Place Cell Phone: 480-262-8783
Chandler, AZ 85249
E-mail: tamerasheab@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To secure a growth orientated position, which will permit me to utilize my inter-personal, organizational,
and strong communications skills, to make a meaningful contribution to the company.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Aug 2010
Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
Communication and Sociology
Associate in Arts Degree
Mesa Community College, Mesa AZ May 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tourism/Special Projects Planner for the San Carlos Apache Tribe March 2011- June 2011
Tribal Planning, San Carlos Arizona
As a Tourism/Special Projects Planner under the direct supervision of the Tribal Planning and Economic Development Director, responsibilities included:
· The development of tourism and special projects.
· Acted as a liaison between the Tribal Council and Planning departments for tribal input and direction.
· Was responsible for Tourism master plan.
· Completed community surveys, supervised clerical staff and volunteers to meet to goals of the department.
· Assisted in the development the tribe’s strategic plan, submitted narrative reports.
· Prepared presentations for Tribal meeting.
· Did presentations on planning projects to Tribal Council and community committees.
Executive Assistant to Chairman Terry Rambler of the San Carlos Apache Tribe December 2010-March 2011
Office of the Tribal Chairman, San Carlos Arizona
· Coordinates studies, reports, and other information, recommend decisions to be made or actions to be taken to the Chairman.
· Reviews reports, surveys, analyze information to keep the Chairman informed of significant findings.
· Conserve Chairman’s time by reading, researching and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
· Reviewed, assigned, and developed drafts of correspondence, policy statements, position papers, and other official documents for decisions and further action by the Chairman.
· Assisted in the resolution of operational issues between departments and reorganizational planning of departments.
· Responds to citizen’s inquiries, including receiving and resolving complaints from the public and tribal employees.
· Acted as a liaison between the Chairman and local and external public agencies, public officials, department heads, and the Tribal Council.
· Attended meetings, civic functions, addresses groups, and prepares written and verbal presentations and reports as directed by the Chairman.
· Represented the Chairman at employee gatherings, committee meetings, and specified activities as directed.
· Acted as a liaison for the Chairman on special projects and at Tribal Council subcommittee meetings.
Intern to the Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe June 2010- July 2010
Office of the Tribal Chairman, San Carlos Arizona
· Administration support to the Chairman and other tribal council members.
· Creating memos, business letters and assist in press releases, research, and assist in updating and maintaining media lists.
· Event planning, coordination and public relations: Provide support at Tribal Chairman special events, both local and nonlocal.
· Assist in providing a link between the Chairman’s office and other departments within the company, and between the company and external parties, as a representative of Chairman in dealings with both internal and external communications.
Administrative Assistant/ Accounts Receivable Aug 2007-Dec 2008
All Pro Industrial, Tempe, AZ
· Perform administrative/secretarial support.
· Purchase all company office supplies and keep inventory.
· Responsible for generating invoices and complete billing transaction.
· Perform account analysis and reconciliations, collections as well as filing and maintaining files
· Investigated and research to resolved problems, mediated disputes and handled customer complaints.
Bookkeeper (Temporary Assignment)
H & R Block Administration Center, Tempe, AZ Feb 2007 - April 2007
· Utilized computer- literate skills: knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
· Record transactions, post debits, and credits, produce financial statements, and prepare reports and summaries for supervisors
· Troubleshooting variances in reports includes: researching, calculating, and recording data for daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
· Assisted offices with written and verbal communication with problems and walk them trough correct procedures.
Hostess
Ahnala Restaurant Radisson Fort McDowell Resort Fort McDowell, AZ Nov 2005 - Jan 2006
· Directed patrons to other resort locations.
· Welcomed guests to restaurant and ensured that the customer’s needs were met.
· Event Planning, dinner reservations, coordination of parties and special services that were required.
Teller
Checkmate, Mesa, AZ & Tacoma, WA June 2001 - Aug 2001; Aug 2002 - Nov 2005
· Reconciliation of daily deposits and loans, assisted with audits.
· Worked independently, processing loans for customers, while maintaining strict confidentiality of client information.
· Handle large volumes of loans for the company, while maintaining files for management audits and customer information.
· Provided excellent customer service, position required extensive one on one customer contact and customer assistance.
Receptionist
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Dev. Mesa, AZ Oct 2000 - Jan 2001
· Respond to telephone inquiries from clients and the public about organization services.
Other Qualities
· Assert excellent communication and cooperation skills
· Highly dependable
· Possess an excellent attitude
References: Provided upon request