James Roger Silas
Apartment # ***08
Belleville, MI 48111
Home Phone 734-***-**** Cell Phone 313-***-****
E-mail: abhuyx@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To take advantage of my business experience, working knowledge of computers
and software, and on-going education as I work toward obtaining
satisfactory, gainful employment in the community service industry.
Education
Cass Technical High School - Detroit, MI
Science & Arts Curriculum
Century 21 of Michigan & Middleton Real Estate Training - Oakland County,
MI
160 hours of various Salesperson, Broker, Managerial, and Fair Housing
classes
Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI
Associate Degree - Business Office Specialist - Magna Cum Laude
Employment History
United States Census Bureau - Detroit, MI
12/05 - present
Field Representative - Part Time
I conduct computer-assisted, in person and telephone surveys for the United
States Census Bureau.
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan - Redford, MI
12/00 - 06/05
Administrative Assistant - Full Time
I was concurrently the Administrative Assistant of both a 51-unit and a 112-
unit, HUD-subsidized, senior apartment community-full-time at the latter
since December 2001. I maintain files; collect rent and make bank
deposits; process rental applications; conduct interview, initial, and
annual certifications; correspond between HUD, my office, building
residents, and the community; publish the monthly newsletter and event
calendar; and have served as Acting Administrator for two months at a 49-
unit community in Westland.
MetroTimes - Detroit, MI
01/96 - 09/98
Administrative Assistant - Full Time
I operated a multi-line phone system; directed incoming and outgoing mail;
and ordered, stocked, and disbursed office supplies. I e-mailed, faxed,
mailed, filed, and handled public and confidential documents. I
coordinated travel arrangements and hotel accommodations, and assisted in
the planning and administration of various functions and events.
Personal Information
I have experience in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft
Office document production; Adobe PageMaker and other desktop publishing
software; presentation, event planning, and travel arrangement; HUD housing
concerns, PRAC 202 site management, and ACS Management Plus housing site
management software; board member recruitment, interaction, and
development; grant writing, administration, and evaluation; and fundraising
opportunity recognition; market research and implementation. I also work
with several community coalitions, and upon request speak publicly within
faith-based and secular organizations.
References Furnished Upon Request