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Customer Service Administrative Assistant

Location:
Chicago, IL, 60640
Posted:
September 08, 2010

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Resume:

Andrea M. Muckley

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Chicago, IL 60625

248-***-****

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Skills Summary

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in creating, organizing, maintaining and updating electronic and manual files and records.

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, colleagues, and the

general public, including people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people from a variety of social, economic

and ethnic backgrounds.

• Able to learn, understand and execute complex policies, procedures, technology, and equipment.

• Sound ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to adapt quickly to change.

• Computer proficient, including extensive use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Professional Experience

Fremont Public Library- Library Technical Assistant Mundelein, Illinois

November 2009- March 2010

• Performed copy cataloging of print materials using AACR2 and Library of Congress Subject Headings.

• Classified library materials using the Dewey Decimal System and local practices.

• Entered items into the local Sirsi Java Workflows database and performed database maintenance as needed.

TMB Industries (Company Dissolved)- Administrative Assistant Chicago, Illinois

September 2009- November 2009

• Answered phones, greeted and assisted visitors, and attended to general administrative duties such as filing, faxing,

copying, and mailing.

• Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determine their significance and plan their

distribution.

• Received phone calls, determined the nature of the calls and directed callers to the appropriate person.

• Took detailed messages for person called upon, including name, time of call, and nature of business.

• Coordinated with various staff for operational support activities of the business.

• Prepared correspondences and documented invoices.

• Handled inventory and requisitioning of supplies.

• Demonstrated a strong work ethic and superior interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills that allowed for the multitasking of all responsibilities.

Ann Arbor District Library- Public Library Associate Ann Arbor, Michigan

January 2008-August 2009

• Digitized photographs as part of an online local history collection and applied metadata to the photographs to make

them accessible to library patrons.

• Digitized the library's print catalog of circulating artwork in order for patrons to access it remotely.

• Provided reference and readers’ advisory services to a diverse population of patrons of all age groups at the main

branch and throughout the system in person, over the phone, and through email.

• Provided technical support to public computer users including the use of printers, word processing, and ancillary

equipment.

• Gained knowledge of the library catalog, research databases, and reference collection.

• Evaluated collection for currency, condition, and appearance.

• Developed and taught genealogy classes to patrons.

• Assigned Library of Congress subject headings, call numbers and categories to all formats of library materials.

• Assisted with occasional database maintenance.

Ypsilanti Historical Society- Intern Ypsilanti, Michigan

April 2009-August 2009

• Performed an inventory of an extensive collection of recently acquired glass negatives.

• Developed a system for scanning, cataloging, and storing the glass plate negatives in order to make them accessible

to researchers and staff.

• Researched and developed guidelines for the scanning procedure and re-housing of the collection.

• Worked independently as well as collaborated with staff and volunteers.

• Learned Past Perfect collections database system.

Cafe Verde- Barista Ann Arbor, Michigan

March 2007- December 2007

• Knowledgeable about cafe policies and procedures.

• Provided excellent customer service.

• Responsible for opening and closing the cafe.

Community Activities

Volunteer, Turner Geriatric Center Ann Arbor, MI

Volunteer, Fairfax Manor Assisted Living Ypsilanti, MI

Mentor, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan Ypsilanti, MI

Education

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

April 2006

GPA: 3.3

Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

Master of Library and Information Science

Archival Administration Certificate

August 2009

GPA: 3.7

Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist- PowerPoint 2007

References

Michael Wilson

TMB Industries

Managing Director

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Janet P. Smith

Ann Arbor District Library

Manager of Access and User Services

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Celeste Choate

Ann Arbor District Library

Associate Director

734-***-****

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Leslie Harrington

Student Advocacy Center of Michigan

Executive Director

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