Susanna Cocker
Clifton, NJ *****
**********@*********.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a clerical or customer service position
SUMMARY
Worked as a server for 10 years, and as a customer service
representative for 4 years developing strong interpersonal
skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, William Paterson University
January 2006
SKILLS
Proficient at the following: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point,
Mac OS X, Appleworks, Safari, and Firefox
EXPERIENCE
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library Wallington, NJ LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT 2/11 -
present
. Check out and discharge items to patrons
. Responsible for handling items for inter-library loans
. Research certain items of interest upon patron's request
Huntington Learning Center Verona, NJ PART-TIME TEACHER 5/10 - present
. Assist students in reading and math skills
Get Out of Your Kitchen Paramus, NJ CATER WAITRESS 12/05 - Present
. Serve, cook, and prepare food for events in a client's home
or event hall
. Responsible for set up and decorating the location of the
event
. Efficiently perform catering duties with a team of waiters or
by myself
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School Passaic, NJ FOURTH GRADE TEACHER
9/07 - 6/09
Rochelle Park School District Rochelle Park, NJ SECOND GRADE TEACHER 9/06 -
6/07
. Implemented objective based weekly lesson plans
. Maintained a positive classroom environment and relationship
with students
. Maintained open communication with parents regarding student
progress
Patina Restaurant Elmwood Park, NJ SERVER 12/04-7/05
. Effectively interacted and communicated with customers.
. Demonstrated a strong work ethic.
. Developed an exceptional working relationship with management
and coworkers.
. Networked to provide weekly musical entertainment resulting
in increased clientele.
Signature Marketing Group Ltd Fairfield, NJ CUSTOMER SERVICE 8/02-1/05
. Provided highest level of customer service to appliance
retail outlets in New Jersey and in the northeastern region
of the United States.
. Responsible for cataloging incoming sales orders for
merchandise distribution.
. Coordinated final shipping within internal departments.
Nash Distributors Inc. Carlstadt, NJ CUSTOMER SERVICE 8/01-8/02
. Delivered prompt and courteous customer service.
. Order entry for Northern New Jersey area retail and
restaurant outlets.
. Reconciled daily invoices and accounts receivable.
Deeter's and Gabe's Restaurant Indianapolis, IN SERVER 7/98-4/01
. Responsible for greeting, seating and serving customers in a
popular metropolitan family restaurant.
Forest Dairy Cold Cut Center Rutherford, NJ CASHIER 1/91-9/96
. Responsible for shift management including final closeout of
cash registers.
. Performed final inspection of internal and external
facilities to ensure store was properly prepared for the
early morning shift.
. Received and executed catering orders for complete customer
satisfaction.
ACTIVITIES
Path of Hope Clifton, NJ VOLUNTEER 12/07 to present
. Responsible for overseeing annual weekend summer camp
provided to the children in the charity
. Manages Christmas shoppers for the annual Christmas party
where gifts are given to children in need
. Participates in fundraising events throughout the year
. Performs various roles for the Christmas party where needed
REFERENCES
Available upon request