Megan D. Podojil
Houston, Texas 77030
megan.podojil@yahoo.c
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Tel: 979-***-****
PROFILE:
I am a psychology student seeking a position in an office environment while
continuing my education on a part-time basis. My desire is to find a
rewarding and challenging full-time position with the possibility of
advancement, as my education will take years to complete. Having been in
the workforce since the age of 16, I am able to multi-task, able to work on
my own initiative or as part of a team, and can deal with the stresses of a
fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION:
. 2009 - Present. Psychology Major. Currently enrolled at Houston
Community College Downtown, with a total of 70 credits received to
date.
. 2004 - 2009. Enrolled in the Associate Degree program with Brazosport
College, Lake Jackson., with a total of 56 credits received to date.
. 2005 - High School Diploma - Columbia High School, West Columbia,
Texas
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2008- Present
Law Firm Clerk/Receptionist, HughesWattersAskanase, Houston, Texas
. Clerk - updating and filing documents to correct location, searching
for needed files, sending old files off site to warehouse, along with
any other projects handed to me. While also acting as support and back-
up for the litigation secretaries/paralegals.
. Receptionist - answering calls in a timely manner, directing the
callers to the correct extension, while also dividing up the mail and
logging in any packages that come in delivery. Assisting clients
when they walk in and providing services; such a beverages to them
while they wait.
. Perform under pressure in a very professional environment, requiring
multi-tasking and managing many tasks at one time, while continually
focusing on all of their needs and expectations.
2007- 2008
Server/Waitress, On the Border, Pearland, Texas
. Waitress - greeting guests, seat assignment and taking orders;
. Cashier - handling all types of payment methods, and register
balancing;
. Customer Service skills - consistently checked with customers
concerning their meals and satisfaction;
. Perform under pressure in a very fast-paced environment, requiring
multi-tasking and managing many guests at one time, while continually
focusing on all of their needs and expectations.
2006-2007
Sales Associate, Syms, Houston, Texas
. Cashier - money handling; register balancing;
. Merchandise management - inventory management, store presentation;
. Customer Service skills - handled incoming customer telephone calls,
questions, and assisted in developing new strategies to ensure
customer satisfaction;
. Performed under pressure during busy days throughout the regular
operational and holiday seasons;
. Assisting the General Manager in handling customer feedback.
2006- 2007
Sales Associate, The Limited, Lake Jackson, Texas
. Cashier - money handling; register balancing;
. Merchandise management - sales promotions, and store presentation;
. Customer Service skills - handled incoming customer telephone calls
and questions, and consistently checked with in-store customers
concerning their needs and shopping experience;
. Performed under pressure during busy days throughout the regular
operational and holiday seasons.
2004-2006
Cashier/Waitress/Cook, Cowgirls Kitchen, West Columbia, Texas
. Waitress - customer greeting, seat assignment and taking orders;
. Cashier - money handling; register balancing;
. Cook - food preparation when needed;
. Customer Service skills - handled incoming telephone calls, and
consistently checked with customers concerning their meals and
satisfaction;
. Performed under pressure during busy days throughout the operational
season - this job required a lot of multi-tasking as I was required to
do many duties at the same time.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
. I am extremely familiar with computers on a variety of applications,
and am proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
INTERESTS:
. Interested in animals, reading, writing, people, exercise,
researching, teaching, soccer, and anything that advances my personal
development.