RESUME
RHODA M. SHIMABUKU
Columbia, SC 29210
Telephone Number - 808-***-****
Email: abko13@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Performed various clerical and administrative duties in the Postal System.
Dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction as well as meeting or
surpassing company expectations. As an outside sales representative, I
developed a strong rapport with customers, and associates based on
knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. Completed airline travel program
as a travel agent for American airlines. Interacted with a wide range of
professionals representing all age groups, nationalities, and cultures.
Computer friendly.
JAN 2001 TO JULY 2009
State of Hawaii, Housekeeping
320 South Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813 - 808-***-****
Washington Place
Provide team leadership to accomplish department goals and work flow.
Housekeep (vacuum, dust, laundry, taking care of her 2 cats) Governor's
mansion, assist with official I private functions for the Governor, floral
arrangements Housekeep the Washington Place museum. Maintain special care
for antique pieces. Assist with other antique furniture. Prepare & serve
coffee, set-up snacks for docents & volunteers. Set-up and tear down for
state/private functions. Inventory linen before and after every event.
Assist with inventory for state furniture and equipment. Notify director of
any intrusive activity. Activate and Deactivate security systems. Other
duties: Hostess, docent, floral arrangements & create a job description
manual.
FEB 2000 TO MAY 2000
Data Entry, Altres Staffing Employment Service
P.O. Box 1410 Honolulu, HI 96807 - 808-***-****
Temporary position as a data processor, with HMSA in the plans & enrollment
department.
SEPT 1998 TO APRIL 1999
Secretary Assistant- Maui Police Department, Plans, Training & Research
Dept.
55 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96732. POC- Hamilton Rodrigues, (808) 244-
6370
I worked 15 to 20 hours a week, my pay grade $6.75 an hour. My duties were
data entry using Corel word perfect, typing 40 wpm, operate Xerox copier
machine, shredder, filing, inventory equipment, answer telephone, prepare
folders for new recruits, and assist with scheduling of classes, issuing of
uniforms and ordering.
OCT 1994 to APRIL 2008
Hairdresser-Hairworld, Niu Valley Shopping Center, Hono, HI, 96793
Part Time POC - Liz Taniguchi, 808-***-****, salary - 50% commission
Hairdresser-Ann's House of Beauty, Haleakala Highway, Makawao HI, 96768
(Oct. 1997- April 1998)
POC - Ann Boteilho 808-***-****, salary- 50%commission
Hairdresser-Hairways, Kahului, Maui Mall, Kahului, HI 96732 (Feb 1996 -
July 1997)
POC - Eleri Agsalog, 808-***-****, salary - 50% commission
Hairdresser-Fantastic Sam's, Kahului, Maui Mall, Kahului, HI 96732 (Oct
1994 - Feb 1996)
POC - Eleri Agsalog, 808-***-****, salary - 50% commission
Customer service, personal consultations, haircuts, perms & relaxer,
highlights, color, frosting, braids, up do, manicures, pedicures, hot wax,
conditioning.
NOV 1990 to JULY 1993
Finance Clerk - GS4, step 1 - GS4, step 3, $8.00 hourly pay
127th Postal Company, APO AE, 09250, Ansbach, Germany
POC - Fred Drummond -49-911-***-****
Operate a finance window during any of the scheduled hrs of operation.
Accountable for blank money order forms and equipment. Issues and receives
payment for postal money orders. Sells postage for various classes of mail
& mail services to include express mail. Assures proper packing, wrapping,
and sealing of letter mail and packages. Knowledgeable in International &
domestic mail procedures. Maintain $800.00 finance stock. Turn in daily
business reports and monies for money order and express mail. Operate
motor vehicles to dispatch, load and unload of mail. Responsible for
postage meter machine, LRT, and workstation. Data entry, typing 40wpm
APRIL 1987 to Aug 1990
Cashier, Membership/Outside Sales, $7.50 hourly pay
SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB
1401 Sunset Dr., Cola, SC 29206
POC - Joan Baker, 803-***-****
Cashier-10key by touch, refunds clerk, outside sales representative-
telephone solicit, membership counter-assist with photo taking, filing,
public speaking to large corporations, customer service, stock shelves,
inventory, data entry, refunds, maintain cash box for change, process
defective merchandise, turn in daily sales of membership to manager, and
other administrative duties.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Cosmetology License - Present, Columbia, South Carolina
Office Administration & Tech - Leeward Community College, Waipahu, HI 96797
AUG 2000 - DEC 2000, 12 credit hrs
Courses taken- Desk Top Publishing-familiar with Window 95, 98, and 2000-
power point, excel, Access, business machines, telecommunications, and
accounting
Office Administration & Technology - Maui Community College, Kahului, HI
96732 JAN 1999-MAY 2000, 20 credit hrs.
Courses taken- Document Formatting- familiar with Windows 95, 98, 2000
Microsoft word, power point, mail merge & spreadsheets, word & data
processing, business communication, business machines, professional
development, and office filing procedures.
Cosmetology License - 1981, Jan Mar Beauty School, Newport News, VA
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Pass the Postal Exam -
DA, Federal Postal Operations, Ansbach, Germany 1990
Ticket Agent, American Airlines Academy, Dallas, Texas
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Cosmetology License - 1981-Present
Lawton Learning Center, Lawton, OK
Dept of Army Certificate-Computer Literacy, 60 hour, April 1994
Dept. of Army Certificate-Medical Terminology, 50 hour, April 1994
Dept. of Army Certificate-Accounts Receivable Collection Techniques, 15
hour, May 1994
Dept of Army Certificate-Introduction to Data Processing, 58 hour, June
1994
Dept of Army Certificate-Word Processing, hour, Mar 1994
AWARDS:
AAFES- Courtesy Award ($50.00), Apr 1987
Dept of Army- Performance Award ($350.00), Apr 1992
Dept of Army- Meritorious Achievement Award, Apr 1993
OTHER INFORMATION:
Typing Proficiency of 50 WPM
Microsoft Windows 98 -Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,
Access, Corel 8, Sabre Plus, and Highest civilian permanent grade held:
GS4, step 3, 1993
REFERENCES: Available upon request.