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Career Objective                                                                                            

Motivated professional eager to contribute dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

 

Profile                                                                                                              

Ø  Offer practical and academic experience in journalism and communications, with comprehensive customer service background.

Ø  Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Ø  Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

Ø  Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

 

Key Achievements                                                                                            

Ø  Wrote an award-winning series on the rise of heroin usage and addiction in Maine as a Reporter for Times Record.

Ø  Recipient of the Delapline Scholarship for the Student Most Likely to Succeed in Journalism and achieved Dean's List at Hood College.

Ø  Invited to join Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology at Cottey College.

Ø  Won Bob Drake Young Writer's Award and 2nd Place Best Continuing Series from Maine Press Association in 2003.

 

Professional Experience                                                                               

Spherion - Frederick, MD                                                                                               2008-Present    

Administrative Assistant

  Contribute strong detail orientation and organization skills in recording sales, monitoring/procuring inventory, and managing on-site routine filing system.

  Proofread documents and make corrections, with strong focus on ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

 

Johnson Controls, Inc. - Frederick, MD                                                                           2006-2007        

Administrative Assistant

  Proficiently prepared letters, memos, and weekly reports, demonstrating strong written communication and multitasking abilities in achieving operational goals and timelines.

  Applied sharp business acumen in maintaining accruals, writing field orders and performing simple account balancing and reconciling.

 

Adecco                                                                                                                         2005, 2006       

Administrative Assistant - Frederick, MD (2006)

  Resourcefully managed all aspects of on-site routine filing system of training records, sub contract data, and maintenance records.

  Maintained personnel records and actively supported Human Resources and Payroll.

  Relied upon to update the preventative maintenance database - Trirega. 

Customer Service Representative - Annapolis, MD (2005)

  Exhibited advanced communication and technological skills in responding to customer service inquiries related to product sales, inputting order requests, and updating computerized data entry system.

  Successfully sell new brands and additional products to established customers, applying dynamic sales and closing skills.

 

Fidelity Federal Bank and Trust - West Palm Beach, FL                                                   2005

Training Administrator

  Spearheaded diverse clerical and administrative activities for the training department ranging from scheduling appointments and training classes and providing clients with information to typing, filing, faxing, and answering phones.

 

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Fidelity Federal Bank and Trust - West Palm Beach, FL                                                   2005

Training Administrator

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  Exhibited professionalism and interpersonal relation skills as first point of contact for the training department, and identified/implemented initiatives to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.

 

Green Tree Mortgage - Rapid City, SD                                                                            2004

Customer Service Representative

  Promoted superior service and exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly responding to general mortgage questions and supporting customers with refinancing, insurance and mortgage termination.

  Proficiently answered billing questions and actively pursued past due accounts in accordance with government regulations.

 

Times Record - Brunswick, ME                                                                                       2001-2003

Reporter

  Effectively gathered and verified factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.

  Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of notes to isolate pertinent facts and details.

  Contributed solid writing and communication talents toward covering and writing news articles about human interest stories, town meetings, court proceedings, fire and police emergencies, business news and other events.

 

Education & Professional Training                                                            

  Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Hood College (Frederick, MD); Intern for WXGL-FM 95.5

  Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Cottey College (Nevada, MO); Managing Editor of the Spectrum, Cottey College's monthly newspaper

  Completed several seminars and workshops including the Associated Press editing seminar and the Maine Press Association Seminar covering the state legislature and the court system for the state of Maine.

 

Activities                                                                                                           

Member - Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), 2002-Present
Onbudsman - VP-26, 2001-2002

 

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I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

From supporting high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive organizational processes/procedures, I have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  I excel in identifying and covering stories, researching and gathering information, and strategically utilizing resources to prepare articles, timely and accurately.  As illustrated by the accompanying resume, I have both academic and professional experience in communications and journalism.  Among my accomplishments, I wrote an award-winning series on the rise of heroin usage and addiction in Maine and I won the Bob Drake Young Writer's Award.

 

As a member of your staff, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your company.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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