JOSEPH THACKER
***** **** **** **, ***. ***, Montgomery Village, Md 20886
240-***-**** ***.*******@*******.***
SUMMARY
Seeking a position in clerical areas, including filing, report maintenance,
and office management. Extensive background in document scanning and more
than 10 years of Administration Clerical experience with a track record of
assisting co-workers with various projects. Proficient in several computer
applications including Microsoft Office Suite. Have worked in high security
areas, such as the Department of Justice.
EMPLOYMENT
BAE SYSTEMS, Rockville Maryland 1999 -2010
Multi billion dollar international defense contractor
Administrative Clerk- Assisted the recruiters in the human resources
department.
. Scanned Resumes into a PeopleSoft database. Edited keywords for database
from optical character recognition results.
. Created and sent out reports of available employment positions to various
originations that routinely referred applicants.
. Assembled folders for new hire orientation. Kept the information for
these folders up to date.
. Assisted with Federal Express shipping of offer letter packages. Shipped
folders, displays and other materials needed for job fairs and other
events.
. Processed background checks on new hires.
. Manned the front desk in the reception area when needed; processed
visitors and transferred incoming calls using the Cisco telephone
directory system.
. Ordered forms and other supplies.
. Troubleshot office equipment such as copiers, printers, faxes and
computers.
. Assisted with various duties such as distributing incoming mail, helped
assemble materials for training events, escorted visitors when needed and
kept the coffee supplies available.
ASPEN SYSTEMS, Rockville Maryland 1996 -1999
Computer solutions for several clients both private and government, now
part of Lockheed Martin.
Document Scanner Operator-Converted thousands of documents of various size
and classifications into digital image formats.
. Used both flatbed and rotary scanners running on Powerscan software.
. Prepared documents for scanning and reconstructed them after scanning.
. Performed quality control on scanned images.
. Worked with security sensitive government documents.
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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Microfilm/Microfiche File Clerk and Document Scanner, Chevy Chase Bank,
Bethesda, Maryland
Microfilm Scanner Operator, Somerville and Associates, Wheaton, Maryland
Travel Agent/Administration Assistant, District Travel, Washington D.C.
Library Assistant, Montgomery Public Library, Rockville, Maryland
EDUCATION
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond Virginia
Graduated with certificate of Computer Operation.
International Travel Training Courses, Washington, D.C.
Graduated with certificate in Travel Agency.
Online courses:
Abode Photoshop 7: Fundamentals.
Macromedia Flash MX: Fundamentals.
Administration Assistant Skills: Enhancing Your Skills.
Microsoft Office XP: Overview, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
HTML 4.01: Advanced.
VOLUNTEER
Taught basic Microsoft Office computer applications for Computer Learning
and Resource Center (CLARC), a non-profit organization in Silver Spring,
Maryland.
Member of executive board for CLARC and served as Treasurer.
Assisted with various television productions for Montgomery County Access
Channels, including operating both studio and field cameras, editing show
segments and running title sequences in a control booth.
Attended and volunteered at several conventions that included the science
fiction genre. This includes one of the International Comic Book
Conventions at San Diego. (Comic-Con)