Laura A. Ference
Permanent Address Email Address
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Rochester, NY 14618
716-***-**** Cell
WORK EXPERIENCE
Metlife, March 2010-Present
New Business Analyst
. Personally in charge of communicating between two remote offices to
make sure all new business applications are handled correctly
. Thoroughly check over new applications to make sure no errors are
present
. Data collect each application, then monitoring them until they are
issued
. Strong use of the Microsoft Office Suite and extensive use of
customer service
Bryant and Stratton College, May 2009-March 2010
Financial Services Advisor
. Personally meet with new and continuing students to create a custom
financial aid package for each
. Fill out the FAFSA and other critical financial aid documents for each
student
. Often trusted with confidential information and left to make important
responsible decisions independently
. Contact and keep relationships with loan lenders and NYS higher
education services
. Extensive use of customer service
Nazareth College, August 2005 - May 2009
Media Center Administrative Assistant
. In charge of personally assisting all library managers with day to day
assignments
. Managed the daily schedules of four different managers including
meeting arraignments
. In charge of coordinating and supervising media center events and
travel arraignments
. Answer phones to take media orders and answer questions
. Responsible for opening and closing the library
. Resolve any problems that occur during the shift
. Performed clerical tasks including answering multi-line phones,
typing, filing
Wegmans, August 2007 -May 2009
Coffee Barista
. Presented and explained the coffee drink menu to customers
. Followed prescribed recipes and preparation techniques to create
coffee drinks
. Responsible for training new team members
. Responsible for opening and closing coffee bar, as keeping barista and
guest areas clean
. Supporting Wegmans brand consistency by delivering exceptional
customer service to all customers
. Followed up with customers to ensure they enjoyed their drinks and
resolved any customer complaints
Bobolink Golf Course, May 2005 - Present (Summer Help)
Snack Shop Representative
. Greet customers in a pleasant and courteous manner
. Responsible for taking customer orders, and preparing and serving food
and beverages to customers
. Operate a computerized cash register system
. Inventory and restock concession items
. Responsible for training new team members
. Open and close Snack Shop
. Organize and maintain a pleasant, welcoming, safe, and clean
environment
. Clean Snack Shop (counters, fryers, grills)
INTERNSHIPS
Brookwood Inn, Fall 2008
Sales
. Conducted Site Tours to prospective clients
. Responsible for managing banquet room reservations
. Prepared banquet rooms for respective events
. Created fliers and invitations to send to clients
. Maintained reports for end of the month business revenue
Paychex INC, Spring 2009
HR Recruiting
. Conduct phone interviews with prospective employees
. Conduct in person interviews for entry-level positions
. Administrative duties including filing, copying, typing, and mail
. Sort through resumes to find the potential employee that fill fit the
position the best
EDUCATION
. B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource
Management from Nazareth College of Rochester
. 3.4 cumulative GPA
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Microsoft Suite at an expert level, Macintosh, type 80 WPM, Delphi,
LotusNotes, Banner, EnewBusiness
HONORS
. Dean's list at Nazareth College
. National Honor Society, 2005 - Orchard Park High School.
Personal Profile
Recent college graduate with years of customer service and administrative
assisting experience
Creative, flexible, and efficient work habits
Passionate about striving to grow within a corporation
Friendly, outgoing, charismatic, can easily adapt to new environments and
changing priorities
Extensive knowledge of computer systems including all social networks