Sara Lou.

Benefield
Saralou024@live.com 950 S. Kanner Hwy Apt. C5, Stuart, FL 34994 772-291-3077 www.saraloubenefield.weebly.com

Objectives
I am exceptionally familiar with all Office applications, to include: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Notebook, etc. I have years of experience with the paperfiling system, and I am also very familiar with the updated paper-free filing systems. I also have experience with multi-line phone systems, with excellent phone etiquette, and the ability to explain basic procedure to clients with ease. I understand that there is still much to learn about various office practices; however, I am a very detail-oriented and enthusiastic apprentice, and I am able to pick up on positive habits effortlessly.

Education
Indian River State College
2013 - Present Associate of Arts: Marine Science I am currently obtaining my Associate of Arts degree with a major in Marine Sciences and Conservation. I hope to qualify for transfer to Nova Southeastern University after completing my Associate degree requirements at the end of the Fall Semester of 2014.

Florida Keys Community College

2011-2013 Associate of Science: Marine Environmental Technology I studied an Associate of Science degree in Marine Environmental Technology with a Major in Marine Data Collection. Unfortunately I had to return to an Institution close to hoe due to out-of-budget living expenses on the island, withholding my ability to complete degree requirements. Specialty Certifications were obtained through this Institution.

South Fork High School

2006 - 2011 International Baccalaureate from 2006 to 2009 High School Diploma Achieved Graduated with Honors

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Experience
Swift Law | Palm City, FL
Secretarial Assistant 2012 Present Supervisor: Jacquelynne Miller Contact No.: (772) 919-2265 Duties Included (but not limited to): Client Intake, Filing, Scheduling / Confirming Appointments, Open / Close Cases, Indexing, Faxing, Invoice, Notarize Documents, Answering Phones / Taking Messages, Photocopying, Casing out Customers , Etc.

Florida Keys Community College | Key West, FL

Marine Science / SCUBA Dive Locker Intern Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Rice Duties: Transfer Scientific Data, Draft Documents, Assist in Data Collection Techniques, Assisted in Aquaculture Hatchery, and Assisted in Dive Locker procedure; organizing and maintaining school equipment and scientific instruments. 2011 2012

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center | Hutchinson Island, FL

Exhibit Guide, Stingray Presenter, Turtle Scout Supervisor: Michelle Bryiel Duties Include: Greeting visitors and the door and introducing them to the facility. As the Stingray Program Presenter, I was expected to give a 20 minute interactive lecture to guests of all ages about our local stingrays, with a brief introduction to the conservation of their species and other wildlife as well. My turtle scout responsibilities were to find a nesting turtle along my designated beach, to establish trust with wild animal (this is to ensure the nest does not become abandoned), and provide an educational lecture on the nesting process of Sea Turtles and the appropriate conservation techniques to ensure their safety. 2012 Present

Skills
PADI Open Water Certification Issued: 12/1012 PADI Advanced Diving Issued: 05/2013 Licensed Florida Notary Public: Expires: 02/2017