LaWonda S. Jackson
Jackson, MS 39272
October 15, 2010
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please accept my letter of interest for the position. I have over ten (10)
years work experience in office management and human resources. I believe
my enclosed resume will demonstrate that I have the characteristics and
experience you seek. The job functions are impressive and similar to
responsibilities that I have previously done.
I have excellent communication skills as well as positive relationships
with senior and subordinate staff. I have good computer skills and I am
proficient with WordPerfect Office Suite & Microsoft Office Suite. I am
productive and energetic person who enjoys working with people and
accepting new challenges. With my experience, I am sure that I can be an
asset to your office.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. I look forward to
discussing the possibility of putting my office management, human
resources, and clerical skills to work for your office.
Sincerely,
LaWonda S. Jackson
Enclosure
LaWonda Sims Jackson
9843 Crooked Creek Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39272
Email: *********@*****.***
Career Objective: Seeking a position that will challenge my experience
and knowledge in office management and human resource.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated talent for directing and supervising staff
Skilled in handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and
objective
Interviewed & assessed skills of applicant for position
Highly competent professional, able to work well independently
Dependable and hard working; get along well with colleagues
Very well organized and thorough in researching information
Effective trouble shooter; can be counted on to get the job done
EXPERIENCE
Office & Legal Management
. Balance monthly budget
. Supervise clerical staff
. Maintain a database on clients
. Schedule travel and conferences arrangements
. Complete and file insurance claims
. Balance bi-weekly cash report
. Order office supplies and equipment
. Filing, typing and editing correspondence
. Compile legal documents and correspondences
. Multiple telephone lines
. Sort and distribute incoming mail
. Type grants/semi- annual reports and upload to federal
website
. Maintain daily attendance on staff
. Issues short term loans and log in all student loans
Human Resources Management
. Post advertisement for open positions and screen resumes
. Completed all background checks, criminal histories and
license verifications
. Orient employees and manage all employee benefit programs
. Assists direct supervisors with all disciplinary actions
. Conduct all exit interviews with employees
. Maintained complete files on all companies employees
. Notify all employees of renewal schedules of license
. Develop & Implement employee manual
. Create database for employees file
LaWonda S. Jackson
Resume Page 2
Manage Marketing Materials
. Organize all marketing materials for the company
. Copyright marketing materials and policies & procedures
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Legal/Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistance Cl. Jul. 2004 to
August, 2010
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Jackson, MS 39206
Secretary Principal, Adoption Unit Jun. 2003 -
Jun. 2004
Department of Human Services
Jackson, MS 39202
Secretary, Greenwood High School Sep. 2001 - Sep. 2002
Greenwood Public School District
Greenwood, MS 38930
Appeals Clerk, Business Office Sep. 2001 - Sep.
2002
Greenwood Leflore Hospital Part-Time
Greenwood, MS 38930
Appeals Clerk Jan. 2001 - Sep. 2001
Greenwood Leflore Hospital Full-Time
Greenwood, MS 38930
Psychology Clinic Manager, University of MS Sep. 1999 -
Oct. 2000
University, MS 38655
Director of Human Resources Jan. 1997 - Apr. 1999
ATex Healthcare Management, Inc.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Psychology Clinic Manager, University of MS Jul. 1993 - Aug.
1996
University, MS 38655
Loan Secretary, Bursar Office, University of MS Feb. 1990 -
May 1992
University, MS 38677
Cashier, Bookstore, University of MS Jan. 1990 - Feb.
1990
University, MS 38677
Receptionist, Ticket Office, University of MS Nov. 1989 -
Dec.1989
University, MS 38677
LaWonda S. Jackson
Resume Page 3
Secretary, James D. Minor Aug. 1989 -
Nov. 1989
Attorney at Law
Oxford, MS 38655
Secretary, Division of Education & Psychology Aug. 1988 -
Aug. 1989
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 39096
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Secretarial Science/Office
Administration
May 13, 1989
Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, MS 39096
COMPUTER SKILLS
Type straight-copy-50 wpm,
WordPerfect Office Suite (WordPerfect, Quattro Pro & Paradox)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher &
Access)
Adobe Acrobat, SSTS 2000
Invision Rumba Mainframe Display, SIS
Quicken, Visio
Print Artist, PrintMaster
CERTIFIED
Notary Public
REFERENCES
Mrs. Watosa M. Sanders
Attorney at Law
808 West Washington Ave.
Greenwood, MS
Email: *********@***********.***
Dr. Thomas Lombardo
Director of Assessment Clinic
201 Peabody Hall
P. O. Box 1848
University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Email: ****@*******.***
Ms. Brandi L. Brown
407 Briarwood Dr. Suite 205B2
Jackson, MS 39206
Email: ***********@*****.***
Dr. M. Ann Mitchell
27 Bonda Dr.
Greenville, MS 38701
Email: *************@****.***
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