Anne J. Fuoss
625 N Poplar Avenue	home: (605)945-4255
Pierre, SD 57501	cell: (605)222-0528
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
An opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse environment that will
utilize my interpersonal and analytical skills.
STRENGTHS
• Communication Skills	• Project Management
• Reliability	• Writing and Math Skills
• Creative and innovative thinking	• Computer Skills including Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Manager and Bookkeeper	Mar 1996 - Dec 2006
Hardgrass Ltd., Draper, SD

•   Managed computerized accounts receivable and payable for a large farm-ranch
operation. Provided monthly and year-end business reports, including tax
preparation and filing.

•   Responsible for payroll and depositing payroll taxes.   Introduced employee
families into community and maintained weekly contact.

•   Maintained machinery and parts inventory.   Reviewed machinery contracts and
purchased insurance. Performed general office functions, handled sales calls,
purchased supplies.
Sen/or Chemist	Mar 1985 - June 1991
South Dakota State Health Lab, Pierre, SD

•   Tested drinking water for heavy metals for compliance with EPA guidelines.
Analyzed surface waters, soils, wastewaters, and other substances for chemicals.
Wrote lab manual for all test procedures. 

•   Entered lab data for all chemistry areas into computerized system, after
performing calculations that tests were chemically balanced. 

•   Provided safety training for personnel as the lab's first Safety Officer.
Maintained chemical inventories. Installed hazard signs, drew and posted
laboratory floor plan showing emergency equipment and exits.   Conducted formal
and informal inspections.
 
Math and Science Instructor	Nov 1983 - Mar 1984
Latrikunda Secondary School, Gambia

•   Taught algebra and basic chemistry to college prep students.

•   Set up school's new chemistry lab funded by the World Grant Program.
Comptroller	Feb 1983 - Oct 1983
Midtelecom Inc, Minnetonka, MN 

  •   Procured supplies for PC production firm from various suppliers, and
     maintained parts inventory.

•   Coordinated scheduling and expediting orders with supervisors for smooth
production flow. Provided training and technical assistance to staff on data
entry and retrieval, as well as in computerized order tracking.
Production Supervisor	May 1978 - Dec 1982
Dale Electronics, Yankton, SD

•   Interviewed potential employees. Supervised and trained up to 40 employees
on evening shift. Conducted progress reviews. Reduced the problem area of
employee turnover by 50% through informal individual attention and instigating
the use of monthly meetings for employee input and concerns.
 
•   Wrote training manuals for winding machines.
EDUCATION
•   Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD 
Bachelor of Science Degree, Dec 1977 Major: Chemistry  Minor: Biology          
Graduated Magma cum laude
•   University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 
12 hrs towards Master's degree Jan-Dec 1979 Teaching Assistantship.




Revised Feb 2008