Allison C. Garcia

Allison C. Garcia

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Roscoe, IL 61073

815-***-****

abiyv2@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

To bring to the workplace my own unique skills and specialties with the end result of mutual growth and betterment. I am currently seeking a new position in a more positive work environment and would enjoy working with a motivated, enthusiastic clientele.

Education

Illinois College

1. Graduated May 2007

2. B.A. in Art - Studio Concentration, Music minor

3. Involved in wind ensemble, art club, jazz combo, fencing club & international club. Senior show exhibition in April 2007. Awarded a Presidential Scholarship all four years for academic excellence and high ACT score in high school.

experience

Program Services Assistant Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.

March 2009 - Present

I follow up on attendance-related issues among the student body, including working closely with our lead case manager to promote more satisfactory student outcomes. I work directly with students and offer transportation solutions and encouragement when I can. I type and sign attendance/income verification, good character and other letters for students to help them obtain needed services and I also maintain data submission for DOL and AmeriCorps tracking purposes on two different web databases. I submit student payroll on Excel spreadsheets biweekly and handle receptionist and administrative assistant duties when needed.

Application Specialist/Onsite Support FurstStaffing

July 2007 –February 2009

Met face-to-face with and contacted applicants by phone to determine ideal placement potential with our client companies. Worked closely with major clients at onsite offices to help manage current employees and further control applicant flow. Dispatched candidates on assignments, scheduled registration appointments, switchboard coverage and data entry/self-initiated project coordination. Always sought to ensure every applicant was treated respectfully, fairly and experienced a personal presence in the crucial first stage of the employer/employee relationship. I was laid off from this position.

Part-time Page Jacksonville Public Library

Jan. 2007 – May 2007

1. Assisted patrons with library card applications and media checkout, shelved returned items, shelf-read & created projects for children’s summer reading program. I only left due to moving back home after graduation.

2. Therapeutic Rec. Inclusion Assistant Rockford Park District

3. May 2006 – Aug. 2006

4. Aided physically disabled and special-needs children in several area summer camp programs with the objective of helping them adapt to and participate in regular group activities. Tasks included supervision of those with hyperactive behaviors, summoning and providing help for minor injuries and encouraging participation when necessary.

skills

1. Excellent spelling/grammatical awareness. Attentive to detail. Careful and methodical approach to task at hand. Patient, friendly, interested and self-sacrificing. CPR certified. Enthusiastic, particularly when creativity is encouraged. Familiar with both Word and PowerPoint; acquainted with Excel. Trained in a variety of HR-related tasks and possess the tact needed to process and handle confidential client and employee information. Have never called in to work, excepting two days when my vehicle was buried in snow.

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