Carolyn Russell
Joliet, IL ****3
Cell 779-***-****
E-mail address: ****************@*******.***
JOB OBJECTIVE: to find a full-time, permanent position with benefits that involves
variety and room for advancement if desired
EDUCATION: [Years off work: Kaplan University, Associates Degree in Paralegal
Studies, (completed September 2005) and brief moved to Georgia]. Professional Career
Development home study course: Medical Terminology (1997 - 1999). Jefferson
Community College, English (1991). Phillips College: Word Processor Certificate,
secretarial courses included (1983 - 1985). Richland Community College: typing 1-4 also
transcription (1981 - 1983). Lewis University: social work courses (1979 - 1980). Joliet
Township Central High School (1975-1979).
Latest Books Read: May 31, 2011 “What Should I Do With The Rest Of My Life?”
True stories of finding Success, Passion, & New Meaning in the Second Half of Life, by
Bruce Frankel. May 21, 2011, “Accounting For Dummies,” by John A. Tracy, CPA.
May 6, 2011, “Start Up our Own, Medical Claims Billing Service,” by Entrepreneur
Press and Jennifer Dorsey. April 13, 2011, “Customer Service for Dummies.” Also “Best
Jobs for Renewing America,” (200 Job Descriptions) by Laurente Shatkin, PH.D., & The
Editor’s @ JIST Publishing, Copyright 2010.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
JOB POSITION & DESCRIPTIONS:
Snelling Temporary Services
2029 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL
(December 2010 to February 2011)
Two short-term assignments: office & plant positions
All Staffing Services
9435 Bormet Drive, Unit 1,
Mokena, IL 60448 (8/20/09 to 11/17/09)
Homemaker (Assistant)
Assisted Client’s with the activities of daily living in home or apartment. Included are
managing money (budget), running errands, taking them shopping & to doctor’s
appointments.
Wal-Mart
12690 S. Rte. 59
Plainfield, IL 60544 (3/7/09 to 6/20/09)
Cashier
Sold merchandise to customers; answered questions pertaining to merchandise, via
telephone & in person. Placed Calls to branch stores to locate merchandise. Provided
convenience during shopping to customer through several means, including inspection &
arranging merchandise.
Project Learn II
8715 S. Kingston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617 (6/2/97 to 11/28/00)
MIS Coordinator
Trained thirteen (13) clerks how to use nationwide software & how to use the computer;
HSFIS (Head Start Family Information System). Conducted yearly seminar; trained new
hired clerks. Downloaded/uploaded data & created statistical reports troubleshooting
computer issues. As needed: typed material for office personnel, numerous Coordinators,
and Dietary departments used Accounting, Excel, and Word software.
St. Coletta’s of Illinois
12250 S. Wolf Rd.
Palos Park, IL 60464 (6/5/95 to 5/27/97)
Residential Aide
Midnight shift and Saturday afternoons. Assisted six (6) male clients who lived in house
environment, transported via van, and attended on-going training seminars as required.
Banner Personnel Service
800 East Diehl Rd.
Naperville, IL 60563 (5/93 - 1/96)
Word Processor & Data Entry Clerk
Several assignments three were:
Tellabs – Data Entry
Tracked man-hours per projects for the entire company.
Phonak - tracked hearing aid repairs for customers from beginning to end; mailed finish
product back to customers. Surveillance Company - transcribed claim reports for field
agents. Allied Van Lines - transcribed correspondence to customers for Claim Adjusters.
Transcribed correspondence, filed, receptionist duties; account receivable: accepted
payments on individual accounts from clients, and answered the telephone.
Manpower
1930 Bishop Lane
Louisville, KY 40219 (89 - 1/91)
Secretary & Data Entry Clerk position
Three assignments at Mastercard/Visa Billing Center: Customer Service Department –
called customer’s to verify large dollar amount purchases, typed monthly billing
statements, Sales Department - typed correspondence, filed, and answered the telephone.
Manpower
908 Memorial Pkwy,
Huntsville AL (12/87 - 4/88) &
Butler Service Group
4900 University Sq., Ste. 24
Huntsville, AL (11/86 - 5/87)
Word Processor
The Boeing Company - typed changes made to aircraft by Engineering Department.
Intergraph company - typed updates made to AutoCAD software by programmers.
General Electric - typed changes made to engineering contract.
Employers Overload
1005 Emmett St.
Augusta, GA, (11/85 - 6/86)
1429 Sandbar Ferry Road
Beech Island, SC
Data Entry Clerk
Kimberly Clark Corporation - Diaper Maintenance Department in the Planner’s office:
tracked work orders from beginning to end; generated statistical reports; used Lotus 1,2,3
and WordPerfect software for manager and head of department.
Attorney’s office:
Broadway St.
Louisville, KY 40219 (92 - 94)
Secretary
Answered the telephone/messages, typed transcribed correspondence, mailing duties,
accepted payments, and added same to billing software.
FUTURE GOAL: to continue education pertaining to law and other subject(s) of interest
REFERENCES: available upon request