LAVINIA L. GIVENS
Savannah GA **405
912-***-****(cell) 912-***-****(home)
Objective Statement: To obtain a positing where my diverse administrative skills contribute to
the growth of the company.
Summary of Qualification
* Knowledge of office practices and procedures
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a challenging environment
* Types 45-60 wpm and excellent 10 key calculator skills
Education
Kalplan University, Chicago, IL
Associate of Paralegal Studies, November 2009
GPA 3.1/4.0
South University, Savannah, GA
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, presently attending
Computer Skills
* Windows Vista, Window XP
* Access, Power Point, Word, Excel
* Basic computer hardware assembly
* Learns new software applications quickly
Employment Experience
09/1998-09/2001 Supportive Children's Advocacy Network New York, NY
Receptionist
* Worked 30-35 hours weekly while in high school, still maintained a 3.5 GPA
* Maintained contact with clients
* Answered phones, filling, faxing, coping
* Completed basic office tasks for a staff of 10
03/2002-11/2005 United States Army Fort Stewart, GA
Water Purification Specialist/Warehouse Supervisor
* Purified water for soldiers during field exercises and during my first tour to Iraq using a
ROWPU(Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit)
* Supervised 5 soldiers teaching them leadership and team work skills
* Supervised a warehouse during my second tour in Iraq
* Performed daily inventory
* Distributed supplies
10/2006-05/2007 Jonathan Adler New York, NY
Warehouse Worker
* Operated forklift
* Loaded/unloaded merchandise
* Received/shipped merchandise
* Placed orders to customers
05/2007-08/2007 Universal Food and Beverage Pooler, GA
Warehouse Worker
* Palletized
* Received/Shipped Food and Beverages
* Unloaded/Loaded trucks
* Operated sitting and standing forklifts
11/2007-10/2008 United States Postal Service Richmond Hill, GA
RCA
* Delivered mail and packages in rural areas
Volunteer Work
Tutor-Supportive Children's Advocacy Network