1. Myra L. Patterson
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475 Aurora Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 (email) patterson46@msn.com (c) 651) 398-3609
Business Management graduate with a background in human resources, affirmative action,
special/general education, and seeking a career that will utilize my experiences.
SKILLS & RELATED COURSEWORK
 Organizational Development
 Human Resources & Management of Information Systems
 Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
 Exceptional Organizational Skills
 Diversity/Operations/Risk/Strategic/Negotiation & Conflict Management
 Training & Development
 Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Business Management September 2013
Emphasis: Human Resources
Rasmussen College, Lake Elmo, MN
GPA: 3.5
Dean’s List and Honors Awards
Minnesota Institute of Medical and Dental Assistants December 1982
320 Hours - Externship
Medical Assistant – Graduated
Minneapolis, MN
United States Marine Corps Reserves May 1978-1981
Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) - Office and Payroll
Oceanside, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN September 2010 - Present
Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant II
Work with35 special needs students ranging from3-21 years old, in the areas of ADHD (Attention
Deficit Hyperactive Disorder); EBD III (Emotional Behavior Disorder); LD (Learning Disability);
ELL (English Language Learning); Level 3 (Parole); DHH (Deaf & Hard of Hearing); and Autism.
Osseo Public Schools, Osseo, MN October 2009 – July 2010
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant
Worked with 30 special needs students; ranging from 18-21 years old, in the areas of DHH (Deaf
& Hard of Hearing), Autism, and limited abilities.

2. Target Corporation, Roseville, MN July 2009 – March 2014
Cashier/Phone Operator (Part-time)
Fast-paced position with this high-volume store; promoted specials and coupons to customers;
efficiently handled money transactions; and operated a multi-line phone system.
DeLaSalle High School, Minneapolis, MN August 2006 – July 2009
School Store Manager/Food Service Coordinator
Responsibilities included managing school store, inventory of store merchandise, accounts
receivable/payable, and distribution; adhered to federal, state, and local nutritional rules and
regulations.
Department of Revenue, St. Paul, MN January 2005 – May 2005
Data Entry Operator/Seasonal
Entered 300-400 clients’ information daily for income tax purposes, titles for vehicle and motor
cycle owners; accuracy and attention to detail were vital to complete all projects.
St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN September 1999 – June 2004
Paraprofessional/Title One Coordinator
Taught 12 Special Education students (ages 14-19 years old) with ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactive Disorder); EBD III (Emotional Behavior Disorder); and Level 3 (parole) to improve
their reading and math skills; responsible for the Title I segment at Wilson Jr. High, which
included balancing the budget, scheduling and attending meetings with the parents and staff.
Myra’s Day Care - Self Employed, St. Paul, MN October 1993 – August 1999
Day Care Owner
Founder and administrator of an educational day care with 12 children and 2 assistants.
Responsibilities included budget/bookkeeping, educational curriculum; also weekly and monthly
reports for the parents and county. These reports adhered to federal, state and local policies and
procedures, which included child care and safety regulations.
C&M Partners – Self Employed, St. Paul, MN October 1993-August 1999
Clerical Service (CEO)
Founder and CEO of a clerical business, that offered services to small companies and individuals.
The clerical services covered every aspect from simple word processing, to spreadsheets,
PowerPoint, presentations, proposals and fliers.
Metro Waste Control Commission, St. Paul, MN 03/1986-08/1993
Secretary III
Lead Secretary - supervised 5 administrative support personnel, responsible for administrative
support for 3 departments; data entry, scheduled meetings, budget reports, proposals, Affirmative
Action intake, complaint reports and counseling. Developed and organized Cultural Awareness
Events.
State of Minnesota Health Services, St. Paul, MN 12/1982-03/1986
Clerk Typist III
Responsibilities included operating a multi-line phone system, filing, and data entry, scheduling
meetings, and processed medical bill payments.