1. Valerie R. Winbush 219-455-8038 (Mobile)
7779 Maureen Terrace, Indianapolis, IN 46214 vwinbush@iu.edu
Professional Profile
I have been providing clerical office assistance and customer service for more than 25 years in positions
such as Office Assistant, Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Program Assistant and Customer Service
Representative. My skills include:
 Accurately Typing 80+ wpm
 Proficient with PC and Mac
Computers
 Excellent Customer Service Skills
 Great Organizational Skills
 Fast Learner
 Creative
 Team Player
 Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, and
PowerPoint
 Proficient in other software such as Adobe
Acrobat Professional; Macromedia
Fireworks and Dreamweaver; WCMS; FIS,
EPIC, IUIE, and KFS (Financial Information
Systems at IU); SIS (Student Information
System at IU); OneStart, Oncourse, and
Travel@IU
Professional Experience
Graduate Programs Assistant, Graduate Division
IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
February 2014 – Present
Responsibilities:
 Provide full-time administrative support to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate
Studies, the Graduate Division staff, and our affiliates, including calendaring and aspects
of travel
 Generate relevant correspondence (letters, memos, etc.)
 Provide reception
 Grant class permission to students for courses that require authorization
 Manage the student database
 Order office supplies (including business cards for division faculty and staff)
 Create Purchase Requisitions and Disbursement Vouchers for Graduate Division payments
 Process IU Foundation reimbursements
 Process Out-of-pocket reimbursements for division faculty and staff
 Process Non-employee travel for programs within the Graduate Division
 Reconcile procurement card statements
 Process student progression forms
 Maintain the Schedule of Classes for 9 basic science departments within the Graduate
Division
 Schedule rooms for both the Schedule of Classes and general office meetings
 Process all incoming applications for 9 basic science departments within the Graduate
Division
 Process tuition payments for non-resident students within the Graduate Division
 Coordinate all aspects of commencement for Graduate Division students and work
collaboratively with other School of Medicine departments to make it a success

2. Program Assistant, Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP)
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
August 2003 – February 2014
Responsibilities:
 Provided full-time clerical assistance to the Director and UTEP staff, including answering
calls, scheduling appointments, typing documents, providing reception, copying, filing, and
processing incoming and outgoing mail
 Created and maintained UTEP student files both physically and electronically
 Maintained the UTEP student database
 Granted class permission to UTEP students for courses that required authorization
 Assisted School of Education staff and university students with office related needs
 Processed travel accommodations, conference registrations, mileage, and trip
reimbursements for faculty and staff using university systems (Travel@IU, Orbitz for
Business, and Hotels.com)
 Ordered all office supplies and equipment using university systems (KFS or University
Procurement Card)
 Ordered business cards and office stationary through University Document Service Center
 Maintained program budget using university systems (KFS and IUIE)
 Maintained UTEP IU Foundation budget, and processed reimbursements through IU
Foundation
 Helped to coordinate workshops by reserving necessary space, creating all of the materials
(i.e. programs, flyers, name badges, etc.), ordering the necessary supplies, and processing
registrations
 Processed honorariums and made travel arrangements for workshop facilitators
 Marketed events by sending email announcements and collaborating with the Office of
Marketing and Communications when necessary
 Maintained the UTEP email account and website
 Coordinated and took minutes for UTEP Advisory Board and staff meetings
 Created and maintained UTEP handbooks for UTEP students, Cooperating Teachers, PDS
Coordinators, and University Supervisors
 Processed stipends for Cooperating Teachers and PDS Coordinators
 Processed Adjunct Faculty contracts for UTEP adjunct professors
 Processed paperwork to hire UTEP hourly and work-study employees
Secretary, Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP)
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
December 2000 – August 2003
Responsibilities:
 Provided part-time clerical assistance to the Director including typing documents, reception,
copying, filing, and processing incoming and outgoing mail
 Updated the UTEP marketing information (i.e. brochures, program sheets, etc.)
 Ordered office supplies and submitted documentation for payment to Purchasing
 Informed Policy Board members of meeting dates/times
 Maintained the database for the Career Ladder Incentive Program – CLIP

3. Office Assistant, Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) at IUN
Kelly Services, Merrillville, IN
September 2000 – December 2000
Responsibilities:
 Provided temporary part-time clerical assistance to the Director and Secretary including typing
documents, reception, copying, filing, and processing incoming and outgoing mail
 Updated the UTEP marketing information (i.e. brochures, applications, etc.)
 Informed Policy Board members of meeting dates/times
 Maintained the database for the Career Ladder Incentive Program - CLIP
Education
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
Fall 2010 – Spring 2013
Major: Social Work
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
Fall 2002
Certificate of Completion in Medical Terminology Course Division of Continuing Studies
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Summer 1991 – Spring 1992
University Division
Professional Achievements
 2009 – IU Northwest Diversity Friend Award
 2008 – Chair of School of Education Graduate Convocation Committee
 2005 – Planning Committee member for the IU Board of Trustees visit
 2005 – Nominated for the IUN Outstanding Staff Employee Recognition Award
• 2004 – Conference Secretary and a member of the Planning Committee for the International
Alliance for Invitational Education’s 21st Annual Meeting and World Conference
 2003 – Outstanding Support Service to UTEP Award