April Smith
Athens, AL 35613
Home: 423-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to secure a position utilizing skills and experience with an
organization that offers long-term development and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
( Extensive experience in operating copiers, printers, fax machines,
computers. Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Lotus
Notes.
( Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and priorities, able
to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and
constraints.
( Caring and hardworking with excellent interpersonal communication (both
oral and written), customer service, and office support skills.
( Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
( Highly motivated and with a desire to learn new skills and contribute to
companies goals and objectives.
( Dependable, enthusiastic, and result oriented.
WORK HISTORY
Agency Assistant, MetLife 10/08 - Present
Huntsville, AL
( Complete policyholder service requests (surrenders, loans, beneficiary
changes, name & address changes, etc.) as received from clients and follow
up to make sure transactions are processed in a timely manner.
( Build computers and oversee maintenance of office equipment to include
computers, faxes and copiers.
( Data collection of applications and imaging of information to
underwriters.
. Answer multi-line phones and assist customers with their needs.
. Update client information in eservice
. Input client payments into Agency Office Cashiering (AOC) System.
. Maintain and distribute weekly and monthly managerial reports.
( Review incoming and outgoing correspondence. Copy and keep in accordance
with the National Association of Securities Dealer (NASD) rules. Process
and meter outgoing mail.
( Track and order office supplies, sales material and application packets.
Maintain all sales material and applications in accordance to NASD rules.
( Provide general administrative assistance as required by office
management, such as processing transfers, client file reviews, copying,
faxing, etc. A proactive approach is demonstrated and initiative is taken
to seek out opportunities to provide administrative assistance. All
requests are handled with 100% accuracy on or before the deadline
communicated.
( General receptionist responsibilities, such as greeting customers,
setting appointments, etc.
( Run administrative reports, prepare and distribute firm bulletins and
communications.
Senior Office Assistant Production, Denso Manufacturing 06/07 - 09/08
Athens, TN
( Provide administrative support to Senior General Manager.
( Processing of monthly expense reports with supporting documentation and
tracking of budget.
( Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communications
and reporting.
( Provide support by conducting calendar management, meeting coordination,
and travel arrangements.
( Collaborate with departmental managers on weekly postings for master
reports to facilitate the accurate and timely writing, editing, and
preparation of final copies from draft to distribution.
( Successfully perform clerical duties such as: data entry, answering
calls, taking messages, distribution of mail and faxes, purchase office
supplies, etc.
WORK HISTORY (Cont.)
Senior Purchasing Office Assistant, Denso Manufacturing 01/03 - 06/07
Athens, TN
( Create, compile, and distribute Request for Quotes to suppliers and
follow up to ensure all suppliers return the Requests for Quote by the due
date.
( Follow market conditions and exchange rates for special commodities on
Blanket Purchase Orders and make changes as needed.
( Successfully administer the VA/VE Process, which is Value Analysis and
Value Engineering.
( Perform Purchasing activities such as order placement for approved
orders; follow up on late orders, and process returns for incorrect or
damaged items.
( Implementation of new Blanket Purchase Orders as well as updating Blanket
Purchase Orders as needed.
( Created highly effective organizational and filing systems, including
quick and thorough indexing, filing storage, resulting to easy access to
critical information and streamlined office duties.
( Compile data and generate reports such as tracking of cost savings,
expenditures, and minority information.
( Set up presentations, catering, and planning of annual Supplier
Conferences.
( Kept in contact with suppliers via email & phone and follow up on
projects and requests.
( Assist Buyers as needed.
Production, Denso Manufacturing 04/99 - 01/03
Athens, TN
Worked in the plant on an assembly line in production of the oxygen sensor.
EDUCATION
Tennessee Wesleyan College 08/07 - 05/08
Degree Path, Bachelors Degree in Business, Human Resources concentration.
Cleveland State Community College 08/05-05/07
Degree Path, Associates Degree in Business.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.