Bonnie Elek

Bonnie Elek is a dedicated Specialist at Apple, boasting an impressive 5-year tenure and excelling in the top 5% of the sales force despite being a part-time employee competing with full-timers. Her passion lies in transitioning former Windows users into Mac aficionados, showcasing a strong commitment to her role and fostering great relationships with her colleagues.

Before her current role, Bonnie held the position of Assistant Director of the Corporations Division at the Secretary of State, subsequently transitioning to the role of IT Systems Administrator until her early retirement in 2011. Notably, as the sole female member on her team, she undertook the responsibility of overseeing security and managing over 2000 online accounts, facilitating attorneys in accessing forms and incorporating businesses. Her pioneering efforts cleared the path for females in a predominantly male domain, contributing significantly to the growth of new businesses in North Carolina. Additionally, she provided hands-on support to 200 employees, offering guidance on installing, repairing, and utilizing servers and desktops, thus imparting them with essential system knowledge.

Bonnie Elek's technical skills are versatile, encompassing proficiencies in various tools and platforms. Her recent technical training includes expertise in BASIC GroupWise, Access, Excel, Microsoft Word, LAN administration, Microsoft Word Mail Merge, and Netscape Internet research. She holds certifications in NOVELL CNA, MICROSOFT OFFICE, NOVELL 520 INTRANETWARE 4.11 ADMINISTRATION, CA-EASYTRIEVE PLUS BASIC REPORTS, CA-EASYTRIEVE PLUS ADVANCED REPORTS, WANG OFFICE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, VS WIIS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, VS WP PLUS ADMINISTRATION, WP PLUS INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING, and VS SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.

Bonnie's educational journey includes studies at DeAnza College in Cupertino, CA, as well as at San Jose State University. Her professional affiliations feature her current role as a Specialist at Apple Retail and her previous position as a Systems Administrator at the Secretary of State.