TONISHA M. ADAMSON
Brooklyn, NY **208
Home: 718-***-****, Cell: 646-***-****
*********@*****.***
Entry- level Professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a keen ability to
multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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Goal-oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks
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Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette
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Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
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TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of basic operating systems such as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
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Familiar with software operating systems such as Vista and Windows XP
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Enterprise, Business and Technology
Diploma in Business and Technology, June 2002; G.P.A 3.9
Hunter College, City University of New York
BA English, 2008; G.P.A 2.5
Concentration, English
Keller Graduate School of Management
MA Business Administration, 2009; G.P.A 3.0
Anticipated completion date, June 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BACK BAY CAPITAL CORP (May 2011-present)
• Write articles for the company.
EXAMINER, NEW YORK (January 2011-Present)
• Write articles for the Examiner website.
NEW YORK BOARD OF ELECTIONS, New York, NY (November, 2010)
• Oversaw registration for new voters and directed them to the polls.
CONGRESSMAN EDOLPHUS TOWNS OFFICE, Brooklyn, NY (June 2010-August 2010)
• Filed paperwork and answered phone calls for the staff in the office
• Stuffed envelopes and did mailing as well
• Assisted the staff with various paperwork
HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, NY (August 2007 – June 2009)
College Assistant, PCS (Public Computing Services)
• Patrolled eight of the main labs and ensured students used the lab in compliance with college
regulations
• Answered office phones, took messages and provided excellent customer service to all students
& faculty
• Worked at the front desk, and ensured that all students showed proper identification when
entering the lab
• Assisted students with various software applications such as Internet Explorer and Microsoft
Office
• Trained new staff in using applications and using the scanners and printers
• Dealt with irate students entering the lab and worked diligently to resolve all disputes
HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, NY (August 2004 – December 2004)
Testing Assistant, Testing Center
• Shredded documents of former students applying for Hunter’s undergraduate/graduate program
• Prepared materials for the CPE (CUNY Proficiency Exam)
• Assisted with tasks such as stuffing envelopes, using the copying machine for copies of
documents, and other paper work
• Answered questions regarding the CUNY Proficiency Exam
HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, NY (August 2003 – December 2003)
File Clerk, Department of Puerto Rican Studies
• File various documents for the Puerto Rican culture