Lachelle Fountain
New Haven, Conn.
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OBJECTIVE Payroll Specialist/Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Clerk
Energetic self-starter with 10+ years experience and training in a fast-
paced multicultural environment. Ability to meet operational goals and
deadlines in special department projects. Highly skilled in working under
pressure by multi-tasking to prioritize a heavy workload. Effective
communicator with a good eye for detail.
Specialized Skills
. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Access, Internet, e-mails,
. Type 60 wpm with accuracy, data entry
. Experienced in payroll utilizing journals and spreadsheets. Maintain
manual alpha-numeric and electronic storage media filing system.
. Knowledge of office machinery to include postage and scanners.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE, Newark, NJ 2011-2012
Position: Assistant Clerk
. Responsibilities included answering phones, operating copier & FAX,
and document filing. Direct onsite visitors
KELLY SERVICES, Parsippany, NJ 2007 - 2010
Sailor's Book Club, Hillside, NJ
POSITION: Computer Operator (10-month contact)
. Promptly responded to program error messages, correcting problems or
terminating the program
. Retrieved, separated and sorted program output as needed, and sent
data to specified users
. Oversaw the operation of computer hardware systems, to include
coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks
to ensure efficient use
AIG, Parsippany, NJ
POSITION: File Clerk (12-month contract)
. Proactively supported supervisors in facilitating various projects
. Effectively created and maintained an efficient and accessible filing
system
. Arranged incoming records numerically, alphabetically, or by subject
matter
. Stored information in either a paper filing system or an electronic
storage media device
. Used scanners to convert forms, receipts, and reports into electronic
format
Englehard, Edison, NJ
POSITION: Payroll Specialist (8-month contract)
. Reviewed, analyzed and checked payroll reports for accuracy and makes
necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other
established procedures
. Completed appropriate forms to adjust salary account funds or to
correct or balance a special situation
. Compiled financial, tax and payroll reports for both internal and
external purposes
. Exhibited exceptional project administration and multitasking skills
EDUCATION
Essex County College Training, Inc., Newark, New Jersey
Certificate: Computerized Business Office Specialist
Earned 16 College Credits (March-August 2011)
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
Earned 45 College Credits (September 1991- May 1993)
REFERENCES
Excellent personal and professional references provided upon request.