Human Resources Office

[pic]Nikie Cummings

***** *** ** *****,** *****

662-***-**** email: *********@*****.***

October 21, 2010

Attention: Human Resources

I am inquiring about a position with your company. I believe that this

company will benefit from my background and expertise. I have enclosed my

resume to provide a summary of my qualifications and background for your

review.

Throughout my experiences as a Youth Mentor, I have maintained the highest

performance standards within a diverse range of administrative functions,

which is clearly illustrated by my past successes. As Program Coordinator,

I streamlined operations and reduced costs by consolidating operations and

negotiating with community partners. Additionally, while earning a

Bachelors degree in History I conducted and supervised several research

studies in relation to youth.

Additional qualifications include the following:

Successful track record supporting the efforts of staff, including

residential clinical coordinators, social workers, and resource specialist.

Strong background in all aspects of office management, from scheduling

meetings and coordinating travel to overseeing budget and accounting

functions.

Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain comprehensive

administrative processes that improves the efficiency of day-to-day

operations.

Currently, I am seeking an association with a company that can benefit from

my excellent organizational and communication skills, an outstanding work

ethic, and the ability to work equally well in both team-oriented and self-

directed environments.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and

candidacy in further detail. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Nikie L. Cummings

Enclosure

Nikie Latain Cummings

16780 Hwy 46, Pheba, Ms 39755

*********@*****.*** 662-***-****

Objective: A position with this company

Qualifications Summary

Social Services/Community: Wide-ranging knowledge of social services and

community projects from inception to completion.

Administration and Communication: Provide efficient administrative

support for a wide variety of community program participants and staff.

Technical Proficiencies: WordPerfect, Outlook, Internet Browsers, SPSS,

Microsoft Office, MSN Encarta, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office Tools,

and Microsoft Works.

Strengths and Accomplishments: Enthusiastic and creative; demonstrated

ability to meet deadlines and objectives.

Education

B.A. in History (2008) - Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi

Experience Highlights

Operation shoestrings, Jackson, Mississippi

Volunteer work 2006-2007

-Assisted with poverty families

-provided tutoring in all subjects

Big Brother Big Sister, Jackson, Mississippi

Community-based Mentor 2005-2006

Assisted at risk youths in schoolwork.

Led small group discussions and answered students' questions.

Reviewed tests and assignments. Provided tutoring in math, science and

reading to youth.

Professional Activities (2004-2006)

Resident Assistant (Dorm Counselor)

Student Support Services (Tutor)

Work History

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (August 2008- September 2010)

-interview applicants for job opening and show referral

-assist applicant in getting into local community colleges

Clay County Public Schools (January 2008- May 2008)

Substituted for absent staff member

Assist student with daily work as directed

Tougaloo College (January 2004- May 2006)

-assisted with basic office duties

-acted as a regular secretary on a weekly basis

Mother Goose Academy (February 2006-April 2006)

provided a safe haven for children in after school program

provided assistance in homework assignments

provided after school activities

Rolling Hills Development Center (August 2006- May 2007)

-Assist with mentally challenged residents

-help provide assistance so that they may reinforce their social skills

Clay County Circuit Clerk office (June 2003- July 2003)

-Assisted with basic office work

-help send out voter ballot, absentee vote and with marriage license

Awards/Honors

Tom Joyner Single parent scholarship (2007-2008)

-Vice president honoree (2007-2008)

References: Available upon request

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