Dashika R. Davis
P.O. Box ***** New Orleans, LA *0179 504-***-****
************@*****.***
My goal and my commitment are to grow inside of a company and
having responsibility and honorability to all requirements, by
doing my job and handling every requested task in aim to reach
the company expectations.
Skills Profile
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly capable of maintaining a professional demeanor in a
diverse working environment
Works well under pressure, and effectively prioritizes to meet
deadlines
Advanced user of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook,
Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced user of general office equipment (facsimile, copier,
scanner, printer, and desktop computers)
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Southern University at New Orleans
Major: Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice, May 2013
Minor: Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Employment History
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO EXEC. 5/9/2007 - PRESENT
DIRECTOR AND CAO, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ &
HERITAGE FESTIVAL & FOUNDATION INC.
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Administrative duties including answering and routing all
incoming calls to the NOJHFF, greeting all visitors to the
NOJHFF in a courteous and professional manner, collecting and
distributing all mail, maintaining postage of incoming and
outgoing mail via FedEx and USPS, and maintaining a
professional appearance of the reception area.
Assisting the Executive Dir. and CAO with all typing, filing,
copying, faxing, preparation of meetings, organization of
meetings and meeting space, distribution of electronic
documents, executive calendar management, and data entry.
Provides support outside of normal business hours for special
events such as Foundation festivals, events, and activities.
Additional responsibilities include ordering and organizing
office supplies, coordinating general maintenance and repairs
for office equipment, and maintaining a professional working
relationship with all levels of visitors to the Foundation
offices including Board, Advisory Council and Past President
Members, professional entertainers, high-level city officials,
NOJHFF staff, contracted vendors, and maintenance staff.
Outreach Case Specialist, City of New 11/1/2006 -
Orleans Health Dept. 5/5/2007
New Orleans, LA
Completes client intake procedure, data entry, and
documentation of case management services of Level 1, 2, and 3
clients.
Supervise all services rendered by the State of Louisiana.
Conducts outreach activities and effectively provides
prospective clients with educational materials and makes
referral to appropriate resources. Refer clients to
appropriate benefits and/or services and facilitate client
entry and linkage into professional services.
Provides follow-up contact to new clients after initial
referrals to ensure that clients receive necessary services.
Develops unique approaches for contacting the difficult to
reach and/or the at risk patient populations.
Assists other staff with the coordination of both small and
large group activities.
Pharmacy Associate, Wal-Mart Pharmacy 7/1/2004 -
11/5/2007
New Orleans, LA
Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of sensitive
doctor and patient information onto main database. Reviewed
patient and prescription records for accuracy and completion.
Assumed cashier duties, including the completion of cash and
credit sale transactions, and the opening and closing of the
register at the start and close of each shift.
Responsible for verifying the authenticity and validity of
patient prescriptions, records, insurance, and contact
information.
Volunteerism, North Rampart Community Center 10/18/2012 -
1/10/2013
New Orleans, LA
Lead a group of 10 volunteers in researching, choosing and
implementing the most efficient method of marketing
organization goals. This resulted in a successful campaign to
raise awareness, including increased donations, and lower costs
by partnering with local media, including radio, television,
and newspapers.
Academic Student Consultant & Instructor, Southern University
at New Orleans
Summer 2012
New Orleans, LA
Designed and implemented curriculum for summer Job Resource
Partnership Program
Supervised high school students as they conduct research for
The Dept. of African American Research and Public Policy in
library and computer lab settings
Instructed students on the college level in content areas
including but not limited to Anthropology, History, Literature,
Media, Philosophy, and Religion
Provided college-bound students with academic support needed to
successfully search for and apply to college.
References
Marc Barnes
Vice President of Institutional Advancement - Dillard
University
Ahdija Baker- Donatto
Director of Math Science Institute- Xavier University of
Louisiana
Dr. Gillarene Leary
Assistant Professor of Psychology- Southern University at New
Orleans
Dashika R. Davis