CHERYL A. PARISI
Providence, RI 02904
Phone 401-***-****
**********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position offering stability and the potential for advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess broad knowledge and experience in the areas of secretarial including but not limited to greeting
and assisting clients personally and on the telephone, excellent typist/speller/proofreader and letter
composer, programs including Microsoft Works Word, Microsoft Office, some Excel and Powerpoint,
internet including searches, Outlook, G-Mail, Yahoo, etc., use of all standard office equipment including
printers, fax machines, scanners, label makers, multi-line phone systems, calculators, etc., professional
relations/interactions with both adults and children, work well independently and in a group, quick
learner with the ability to decision make and problem-solve.
EDUCATION:
1979-1982 High School Diploma, “Secretarial”, Tollgate High School, Warwick, RI
1983-1986 Associates Degree, “Legal/Secretarial”, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
1995-1995 Certificate Of Mixology and Tips Certification, Boston School Of Bartending, Johnston, RI
EMPLOYMENT:
2006-2013 Teacher’s Aide/Lunchroom Assistant, Warwick Public Schools, Warwick, RI
Assistant to teachers for elementary aged/special needs children; Supervise in the classroom
and during lunch and recess; Decision make and problem solve independently as well as
scheduled meetings with appropriate personnel when necessary to resolve difficult issues
requiring special attention.
- Please see explanation of gap in employment in the attached Cover Letter -
1995-1996 Bartender, Monterey Restaurant, Warwick, RI
Mixed and served drinks; Balanced cash receipts; Checked identification of customers;
Cleaned bar, work areas, tables and utensils; Collected money and calculated monetary
exchange; Provided customer service; Created drink recipes; Ordered or requisitioned
liquors and supplies; Supervised the work of bar staff; Recognized customer intoxication
and took appropriate steps to resolve.
1989-1995 Legal Secretarial Receptionist, Law Offices Of Rossi & Kelaghan, Providence, RI
Prepared and proofread closing documents; Transcribed letters and memorandums through
use of dictaphone; Wrote pay-off checks; Scheduled real estate closings; Answered and
directed calls; Performed bank deposits and other errands as requested; Inventoried office
supplies each week and ordered when necessary; Greeted and assisted clients in a
professional and friendly manner both personally and on the telephone; Assisted with
problem solving and decision making when necessary.
1986-1989 Receptionist, Romac & Associates, Providence, RI
Greeted and assisted clients both in person and on the telephone in a professional, friendly
demeanor; Scheduled appointments; Answered multi-line telephone, directed calls to
appropriate staff members; Typed letters, memorandums, Resumes and Cover Letters for
clients; Assisted office staff members when required; Inventoried and ordered office
supplies
each week.
- References Available Upon Present Or Future Request -