CATHERINE E. NORRIS
Travelers Rest, SC *****
*****************@*****.***
PROFILE
I am a highly motivated person with a strong work ethic. I have
excellent communication skills with the ability to calm anxious clients. I
am a team player while also having the ability to work on my own. I am
punctual, dependable and easily learn proprietary software and new skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AARP Foundation SCSEP, Greenville, South Carolina
Sept. 2012 to Current
Intake Specialist
Current assignment: AARP Foundation SCSEP Program
. Interview and evaluate program candidates to determine eligibility
. Answer phones; prepare preliminary documentation for interview of
clients
. Maintain hard copy and electronic files as well as case documentation
. Handle confidential information with discretion
. Assess income eligibility of applicants and document eligibility
verification
Receptionist
Previous assignment: Greenville County Property Management
. Answered and routed calls in a professional, effective, and efficient
manner
. Logged, scanned, numbered and filed work orders paying particular
attention to detail
. Created Excel documents to assemble into handbooks, notebooks, and
files
. Scheduled conference rooms on MS Outlook, sorted and delivered
incoming mail and faxes
. Entered work orders for clients using proprietary software
Corporate Staffing, GHS-ORI and CUBI, Greenville, South Carolina
Jan. 2005 to Jul. 2011
Lead Animal Care Technician
. Worked as a dependable team member with a willingness to learn and
grow
. Used excellent time management skills to schedule and complete
facility duties
. Kept accurate records of all the facility procedures and maintenance
. Trained and supervised new hires demonstrating strong leadership
qualities.
. Assisted and communicated facility protocols with investigators and
students
. Initiated an inventory of supplies to expedite ordering
. Received supply orders and maintained store room in an orderly manner
. Provided consistent humane care for up to 1,200 cages of laboratory
mice
Spherion, UPS, Greenville, South Carolina
Nov. 2001 to Dec. 2004
Customer Clerk
. Assisted customers with data entry and package pick up in a courteous
manner
. Utilized strong customer service skills to find positive resolutions
to customers' issues
. Inspected packages to reduce claims and eliminate hazardous situations
. Quoted shipping rates for domestic and international packages
. Operated cash register, reconciled monies, and prepared end-of-day
report
EDUCATION, Greenville High School, Greenville, South Carolina
Aug. 7, 1982