Philadelphia PA *****
Phone: 267-***-****
Email: *********@***.***
Tiffany Allford
QUALIFICATIONS
I possess strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,
Quick Books and many other programs. Knowledge of both Mac and PC's.
Strong marketing, advertising, sales and bookkeeping abilities.
EDUCATION
Current Community College of Philadelphia (AA Social
Behavior 05/11)
1996 Diploma, Overbrook High School, Philadelphia PA
(Graduated)
1996 Oak Crest High School, Mays Landing NJ (Attended 3.5
Years)
EMPLOYMENT
2009-Present Employment Specialist, COMHAR, INC.
Under supervision, provides direct client services in the
areas of employment counseling, client needs assessment,
vocational evaluation, employment preparation, and
training, referral to community resources and support
services, program eligibility, and/or job
development/placement; and performs related duties as
required.
2010-2010 Employment Specialist, Substance Abuse, VOA
Assisted in opening Camden Treatment Facility. Created
oringal employment curriculum, taught employment classes
and seminars, arranged GED classes, assisted in housing
arrangements. Under supervision, provides direct client
services in the areas of employment counseling, client
needs assessment, vocational evaluation, employment
preparation, and training, referral to community resources
and support services, program eligibility, and/or job
development/placement; and performs related duties as
required.
2004-Present Executive Manager, EMPIRE Books
Increased sales over 50% over the last 3 years. Created
monthly account reports. Coordinated all trips and events,
edited and assisted in the publishing of award winning
authors. Conduct publishing consultations by phone and in
person with appointment. In 2005 I was responsible for
launching a successful website that now generates 25% of
EMPIRE Books annual revenue. Recruit and scout for new
wholesale customers. Created a citywide campaign "Put it
Down, and Pick up a Book", a campaign that advocated
literacy in place of non-violence. Recently added to the
company is The Firm Publications,
www.TheFirmPublication.com a publishing company of fiction
and non-fiction books. I accept and read manuscripts that
are mailed in. I review them for possible publishing,
submit to editor, handle copyrights and create cover art.
2005-2007 Leasing Agent/Administrative Asst., Classic Management
Assisted Property Manager in day to day problem solving
kept track of maintenance orders. Created a monthly
newsletter for one property that is now used throughout the
entire company even after my resignation. Leased
apartments, assisted in making sure the occupancy level
stayed at a certain level. Completed lease signings with
residents. Made lease calls to potential residents. Renewed
leases, assisted with resident retention, assisted in unit
turnover. Answered, and directed calls from residents and
vendors. Posted checks to accounts monthly.
2001-2005 Fiscal Clerk/Administrative Assistant, VOADV
Add all invoices and ensure they balance. Match invoices
with bills and issue account number for charges, gave to
Fiscal Officer for approval. Enter invoices in computer
and issued checks to inmates and patients.
Prepare checks for distribution. Enter vendor name,
address, etc, when needed. Responsible for keeping all
billing current. Assist Fiscal Officer during Audit.
Researched invoices to assure accuracy, financial
statement notes and for departmental questions. Copies and
distributes invoices to departments. Responsible for the
special events planning and petty cash disperse and
reconciliation. Prepare and deliver billing for facility
every 15-30 days.
References
Given upon request.