High School Assistant
Resume:
Courtney Lynn Stuyvesant-Valenzuela
**** ***** ** ** ********** MI 49418
*******************@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manger,
My name is Courtney Stuyvesant-Valenzuela, this letter is regarding the open human
resources position with your company. With my skills, experience, and work-ethic I am
extremely qualified for this position and am very interested in becoming a member of your
team.
I am originally from West Michigan, growing up I always had the desire to travel the
world and work in missions, so after high school I went down to Mexico to work for nearly
4 years. Over the summer I got married and my husband and I decided to move back to
Grand Rapids to be close to my family and pursue my career.
What I can promise you is this, I would be your HR SUPERSTAR! I could do this job
extremely well; I am responsible, dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and bilingual in
English and Spanish. I work hard, learn quickly, enjoying working, and I am ready for a
challenge. Therefore, I hope you would please consider me for this position as I know I
would do an extraordinary job and you would not be disappointed. I can be contacted at any
time through my email address or at cell phone number both listed above. Thank you for
this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Courtney Stuyvesant-Valenzuela
Courtney Lynn Stuyvesant-Valenzuela
4260 Piute Dr SW Grandville MI 49418
*******************@*****.***
Objective
To use my work-ethic and my administrative skill set to obtain a HR position in a fast-paced
work environment where personal and vocational growth may be achieved.
Skills and Abilities
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Word Processing and Typing 70 WPM
Excellent Organizational Skills Dictation Speeds of 50 WPM
Strong in Customer Relations Proficient in 10- Key
Consistency in Work Ethic Flawless Data Entry 9540 KSPM
Personable and Friendly Accurate Document Organization both Filing
and Electronically
Persistent Attention to Detail
Experience in Copy/Fax Machines,
Fast Learning and Flexible
Scanners, and Postage Runners
Positive Attitude
Expert in Multi-Line Telephones 10+ lines.
Quick and Fearless Learner
Comfortable with both In-Bound and Out-
Gifted in Problem-Solving
Bound Calls.
Able to work Unsupervised
Great at Technological Troubleshooting
Intelligent and Intuitive
Punctual and Reliable
Computer Proficiency
All of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook
Accounting Programs: QuickBooks, Peachtree, and TMI.
Social Media/Referral Software: LinkedIn, GrassRoots, SourceBook, Infusionsoft,and FaceBook
Records Management software: Temps Plus, Civi, People-Trak
Education
High School Diploma 2009
Calvin Christian High School Grandville, Michigan
Completed College Courses in Business Administration 2009
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Experience
Administrative Recruiter November 2012-September 2013
Go-Staff Inc. Kearny Mesa, California
Recruited for all the open administrative positions our clients were requesting employees for; this
included: calling resumes, conducting interviews, performing background checks, eVerifying
candidates, and filling last-minute and long-term positions. In addition, I also created spreadsheets to
organize employee schedules and information, maintained good work environments for all of our
employees, and ensured that safety and labor laws were being followed properly.
Accomplishments:
Had the most successful long-term placements 3 months running.
English Teacher and Hospitality Director October 2011-November 2012
Siempre Para Los Niños Orphanage Tijuana, Mexico
Daily taught six English classes to over 40 children and 15 adults. Worked consistently over 60 hours a
week through a mix of teaching and presentation preparations. Corresponded with different churches,
organizations, and non-profits through email, LinkedIn, and sit down meetings. Cleaned and decorated
our hospitality center in preparation of teams coming to visit t he children; prepared gift baskets and
informational packets to better the team experience.
Accomplishments:
Gained over $20,000 in support in less than a 6 month time-frame.
Developed an entire ESL teaching curriculum for children ages 4-18 and also adults.
Personal Assistant and HR Director January 2010- October 2011
Youth With A Mission Based out Tijuana, Mexico
Worked with the director of the organization; managed her schedule, meetings, and appointments.
Assisted her in meetings, errands, basic work tasks, and planning of events. Began an HR management
system, organizing all staff files both electronically and in a filing system. Reviewed staff applicants,
ensured insurance checks and visas for international staff members were up-to-date. Answered the
telephone in a professional and positive manner. This work was all completed both in Tijuana and
abroad while traveling.
Accomplishments:
Created an HR filing system in Microsoft office capable of efficiently holding the information of
more than 40 workers of the organization
Was awarded the “Excellence in Organization Strategy for YWAM Foundations” both years.
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Missionary/Builder/Teacher/Relief Worker November 2009-October 2011
Youth With A Mission: Tijuana, Denver, Thailand, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, and Chile
Volunteered in a non-profit organization while working as a PA to the director. Learned construction
and electrical wiring of basic homes. Helped with children in rural areas of Thailand, M exico, and inner
city San Francisco teaching English and basic math. Worked helping prostitutes and the legal system of
Clark County Nevada. Worked in offices assisting in computer work, accounting, and legal work in
Mexico and Thailand.
Accomplishments
Became completely fluent in Spanish
Initiated and created a lasting relationship between the workers in YWAM Las Vegas and the Clark
County Police Department fighting against human trafficking
Three years learning more than I could ever imagine. I gained a certain set of work skills and
attitude that I could never gain anywhere else.
Receptionist/Admin Assistant June 2007-November 2009
VSF and EverFresh Transportation Grand Rapids, Michigan
Handled all word processing, typing, mail processing, and organization of files. Entered data for
reports, bill-pays, truck loads, and shipping history. Did accounting tasks such as payroll, billing, and
cutting checks. Answered the telephone and dealt with difficult customers in a professional and
businesslike manner.
Accomplishments:
Moved up quickly in a two year time-frame from basic receptionist to Admin/Accounting Assistant
Organized and set up an information center for scanning files and keeping records electronically .
References
Go-Staff Inc.
Courtney Mardis: Scheduler Youth With A Mission Tijuana
408-***-**** Nico Walker: Former Director
********.******@*****.*** ************@*****.***
Siempre para los Niños VSF and EverFresh Farm Transportation
Eric Denton: Director Jill Kowalkowski: Billing Specialist
951-***-**** 800-***-**** ext.536
****@****************.*** ****@*****************.***
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