Leah R. Merrique-Germain
Fort Pierce, FL 34947 US
Phone: 772-***-**** *********@*****.***
SPA RECEPTIONIST
Hardworking, highly motivated team player with strong leadership qualities. Possess a positive, professional
attitude, serving the public, and committed to service excellence. Sincerely mentoring others, and also possess
excellent listening skills. Effectively manages multiple complex tasks simultaneously. High energy, peak
performing professional. Eager to learn and apply new information and skills.
Leadership and Mentoring
Office Procedures
Data Entry
Operations and Planning
Organization
Multitasking
SKILLS SUMMARY
High Quality Customer Service
Strong Oral Speaking Skills
Instructor
Front Desk, Receptionist Function
PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE
High Quality Customer Service
Conducted managerial role for two weeks in the absence of my superior taking stationary orders from
banks and producing such orders independently in a timely manner
Committed to going above and beyond to maintain long term relationships with customers
Strong Oral Speaking Skills
Talking to others and effectively conveying information effectively
Elected as team leader in collegiate setting to spearhead the process and outcome of finance, ethics,
statistics, business analysis, and computer projects, then presenting to an audience
Taught in the high school system where effective, nurturing, and creative communication was demonstrated
to students with diverse backgrounds
Leadership and Mentoring
Served as a leader on a collegiate and high school campus in functions that involved planning, organization
of the facility, and execution of events.
Served as a mentor and leader at Indian River State College's campus to students with critical issues by
being an active listener and providing advice
Served as mentor in Student Council Advisory by facilitating student leadership in computer projects
Spearheaded a curriculum project amongst peers by planning, collaborating, creating, advising, and
implementing the project to diverse disciplines
Office Procedures
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing
student files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures in collegiate and secondary settings
Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications. Eager to
expand in technology
Able to multi task in challenging situations where deadlines are to be met in multiple areas
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
High School Teacher, Fort Pierce Central High, Ft. Pierce, FL (08/2007 - 06/2010) St. Lucie County School Board
Co-Advisor for Student Council
Skills Volleyball Coach
Sales Representative in Men’s Apparel, Dillards, Lake Wales, FL (02/2006 - 03/2007)
Sales
Men's Tailoring
Cashier
Office Assistant and Phone Counselor, Business Technology Office, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL
(06/2005 - 08/2005)
Office Assistant / Data Entry Clerk
Phone Counselor
Student Ambassador, President’s Office, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL (01/2004 – 01/2005)
Participated in dedication activities on campus by serving, mentoring, and educating prospective students about
the college through tour guides and face-to-face interaction
Data Entry Clerk/MICR Encoder, Business Forms & MICR Services, San Fernando, Trinidad WI (01/1998 -
06/2003)
Data Entry Clerk
Encoder for personal and commercial checks and bank stationary forms
EDUCATION
B.S –Business Management, Webber International University, Babson Park, FL (4/2007)
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education (07/2010)
CPR and AED, American Safety and Health Institute (05/2010-05/2010)
Certificate of Student Leadership, Indian River State College (01/2005)
Certificate of Leadership Role, Indian River State College (08/2004)
Certificate of Student Leadership, Indian River State College (01/2004)
HONORS /AFILLIATIONS
Served as the Public Relations Officer in Student Leadership at Webber International University in 2005-
2006.
Venerated as the Florida Sun Conference/NAIA XIV A.O Duer Award recipient for high scholarship,
leadership, athletics, and a person of outstanding character. Met eligibility standards with overall GPA of
3.87.
Awarded one of NAIA's All American First Team in varsity volleyball in 2006.