Career Clues

Here is another CyberLife Tutors Client Spotlight, my way of thanking customers for their support. This is also an opportunity for my clients to build their networks and gain visibility. Reach out and say “hello” to Carol. Read more on how you can “get promoted”.  April

CyberLife Tutors Client Spotlight – Carol M. Seemayer

Hello!

My name is Carol M. Seemayer and I am thrilled by April’s invitation to introduce myself to her readers in this edition of the CyberLife Tutors Client Spotlight! I am grateful for this opportunity to get connected and gain visibility with others.

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for the past 25 years. A major portion of this time was spent instilling the value of a quality education in my children, and in raising responsible adults. Time not spent achieving these goals was spent volunteering for various opportunities in my community. My volunteer work allowed me to use and expand on my transferrable job skills and gave me the chance to learn new ones.

In my former professional life, I was a COBOL programmer, technical writer and consultant for a Motion Picture and Commercial Talent payroll firm based in Chicago, and spent some time as Senior Technical Customer Support Analyst for a mini-computer manufacturer. Prior to that, my career was centered in an educational environment. Responsibilities of these positions required me to be proficient in accounting, customer service, Human Resources, payroll, technical and creative writing, communications, education, and Executive-level office management.

I was elected to the Board of Directors of the Winding Creek Townhome Association – Algonquin in October 2007 and have served as a Director since that time. The Board oversees an annual budget of $333,000 and acts as the governing body for our non-profit Association. My Board duties include the ability to analyze, project and manage the operating budget, and to make sound decisions for the well-being, maintenance and enhancement of the community.  As Chair of the Rules and Regulations committee, my responsibilities required me to select, coordinate and lead a committee of five in the research and development of a Rules and Regulations document, which is now one of the governing documents of this Association.

I have also been involved in volunteer opportunities to work with children and teens. I established, provided leadership and maintained membership numbers in the largest Girl Scout troop in my Parish for four years, and continued my involvement with other GSA troops in the area when my troop moved up. One of my favorite volunteer jobs required me to coordinate, promote, supervise, produce and direct variety shows. In a special assignment, I was instrumental in the design and implementation of an athletic uniform inventory system, and became solely responsible for the execution of a plan to refurbish uniforms, saving $2,500 in seasonal replacement costs. I have tutored and mentored students, and have been frequently requested to speak in classrooms as a recognized authority on Native American culture, language and tradition.

During my involvement in “The Evil World of Home Improvement and Repair,” I learned to plan, design and construct numerous home improvement projects including electrical and plumbing repairs and modifications, and was responsible for routine and extraordinary maintenance on my home and lawn. These new skill sets proved invaluable when I assisted with the construction of projects at local schools.

My diverse background, my desire to accept responsibility and challenge, and my commitment to see a project through to its completion are just some of my many qualities. I have taken on tasks in the past 20 years that I never would have thought I was capable of.  Satisfactorily completing these tasks gave me personal satisfaction, as I excelled at them. This phenomenon has presented its own challenges for me, as I am now faced with the decision of whether I should re-enter careers I already have experience with, or turn my professional life in another direction altogether.

I hold an A.A.S. in Data Processing and Business, with distinguished honors, from Central YMCA Community College. I completed the requirements for that degree in the stipulated time, while working full-time in a high-pressure environment.

Despite not having completed the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, neither my supervisors nor I have found that has ever prevented me from satisfactorily achieving my goals. My high degree of energy, intelligence, common sense and ingenuity help me successfully perform the responsibilities of every position I have held. I like to say I hold a Master’s Degree in the School of Life. In the past, I have primarily been referred to employers by people who have noticed my work ethic and recognized my true potential. I am a person who consistently gets the job done and meets deadlines in the least amount of time, with the best possible end result.

I would appreciate the chance to network with anyone reading this article who can give me encouragement, insight, guidance, or constructive criticism as I make plans to productively re-enter the work force. I welcome the opportunity to connect via email, LinkedIn, or over coffee in order to benefit from your ideas and experience. My contact information is listed below.

I would like to thank April M. Williams and CyberLife Tutors for giving me this opportunity to rise from a position of relative obscurity to one of high visibility. April’s coaching has enabled me to make positive changes in my resume, the way I approach my job search, and in the way I present myself through social networking. Her insight into the current job market crisis and the best way to market yourself to stand out from the crowd has renewed my enthusiasm and hope for a better future. After all, April noticed my potential, didn’t she?

Carol M. Seemayer

Contact me:

carolmseemayer@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmseemayer