Administrative Assistant Data Entry

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July 22, 2011

Victoria Hightower

Phone 240-***-**** • E-mail ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE A dedicated, detail oriented and enthusiastic professional seeking a challenging position in social services.

Bachelor of Science, Family Science

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

University of Maryland, College Park, MD - May 2011

Relevant Coursework: Spanish Translation, Latin American Literature and Culture, Family Crisis and Intervention,

Delivery of Human Services to Families, Research Methods in Family Science

EXPERIENCE

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, INC. Washington, D.C.

Volunteer Classroom Assistant January 2011- May 2011

Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities

Developed a positive relationship with each child

Promoted the development of self-esteem and self-discipline

Hosted a Family Literacy Night as part of the Family Science internship contract

PARTNER’S IN PRINT College Park, MD

Mentor January 2008- May 2011

Presented bilingual literacy workshops for parents and children ages 5-7

Provided a supportive environment where parents can discover how to help their children

Offered parents techniques centered on engaging children in reading at home

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEAN’S OFFICE College Park, MD

Administrative Assistant August 2008- May 2010

Greeted faculty, students, and visitors

Managed incoming calls and voicemails for Deans

Supported faculty in assigned project based work

Aid to School of Public Health Research Coordinator: data entry, filing, copying, scanning of

proposals and awards

Washington D.C.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN COOPERATIVE CULTURES, LLC

Events Coordinator/Instructor (summer position) June 2006 – August 2011

Planned and implemented goal-directed workshops and field trips

Fostered ethical, social and intellectual development

Maintained detailed case notes for up to 15 students

SKILLS Conversational Spanish-speaking skills, excellent command of written and oral communication with

appropriate use of punctuation and grammar, impeccable presentation skills, extremely organized, enjoy

collaboration within team settings, advanced computer skills, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, deadline

oriented - skilled in working in high-paced environment

References & writing samples are available upon request.