Connie Sowin
San Jose, CA *****
abhlcc@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Work in an office as an administrative assistant.
Summary of Qualifications:
I have experience working as a Receptionist at a job through Manpower. I
answer phones, manage the schedules for 2 career coaches and the office. I
schedule candidates for classes, use MS Outlook to respond to emails every
day, launch webinars, create class packets for candidates, and help them
get their questions answered. Also I scan and email information, put
signs by the classroom doors, do faxes, and order supplies.
I'm detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Also I have
over 10 years experience helping people learn, solve problems.
Facilitating conflict-resolution has become an opportunity to help people
accomplish their goals. I'm results-oriented and love helping people. I
care about helping the company I work for accomplish its goals.
Professional Experience:
Manpower, Contract with Right Management, Receptionist, 1/11-Present
Keep appointment calendars for office personnel.
Set up webinars, stock conference rooms' supplies.
Keep up database of candidate information.
Answer 5-line phones and follow through with candidate requests.
Cisco Family Connections Bright Horizons, Teacher, 8/09-8/10
Responsible for 10 children and co-taught 20 children.
Problem-solved with children and families daily.
Phone conversations to update children's progress.
Kept portfolios and assessments on children.
Community Child Care Council, Master Teacher, 12/08-6/09
Led a class of 18 three year olds.
Taught children reading readiness.
Established open communication with families.
San Jose Unified School District, First Grade Teacher, Sheltered English
Instruction, 8/07-6/08
Instructed a group of 20 first graders learning English.
Taught children to read.
Initiated and continued communication with families.
Served on School Site Council
Tailored lessons to meet specific student needs.
Berryessa Union School District, Teacher, K-3rd Grades, 9/95-607
Managed 6 other teachers as grade level leader for 2 years.
Taught children of varied backgrounds and languages.
Wrote newsletter for Parent/Teacher Association.
Headed, organized and ran Vinci Park's 25th Anniversary Carnival
Celebration
Enlisted help of staff and 100 volunteers for school's 25th Anniversary
Celebration.
Made school-wide decisions on School Site Councils with parents,
colleagues, and
administrators.
Recruited and interviewed prospective teachers at District Job Fair.
Chess Club Assistant Teacher
Volunteering:
Calvary Church's Respite, 2/2007
Training:
Microsoft Outlook
Certificate in MS Word 2007
Certificate in MS Excel 2007
Certificate in MS Power Point 2007
Certificate in Intro to Quickbooks 2011
Certificates in Basic Office Skills 2011
Certificate in Business Writing 2011
Certificate in 10-Key 2011
Post Graduate Work:
Preschool Site Supervisor Permit
Cross-Cultural Language Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)
Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Professional Associations:
Connie Sowin
San Jose, CA 95123
abhlcc@r.postjobfree.com