Chanda Johnson Cotton
Fairburn, Georgia 30213
Cell phone: 803-***-****
Home phone: 770-***-****
Email; ablkru@r.postjobfree.com
A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority incorporated.
Objective-
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position where my education, training
and experience may be utilized to further organizational goals, and where
my upward mobility is based on my accomplishments.
Summary of Qualifications
I have a Bachelors Degree in English as well a Real Estate License. My
education alone has trained me to excel in the areas of written and verbal
communications. My workforce experience has allowed me to be personable
and persuasive in communicating creatively with clients, from different
cultures and economic levels. My real estate experience relied solely on
being self- motivated and confident in making independent decisions. I am
extremely well organized and fully capable of meeting goals and deadlines.
I am skilled in persevering to solve customer/client issues. I have worked
well with diverse groups of people on daily basis. I learn new systems and
techniques quickly. I am a dedicated and dependable team player, with
strong work ethics. As well I am computer literate. I was also a loyal and
consistent volunteer all year, in my son's Pre- k classroom, at the Welcome
All Road Sheltering Arms Center.
Education
Albany State University, Albany, Ga.- Bachelors Degree in English
Real Estate School of Success, Columbia, S.C- Real Estate License
Employment History
Realtor
RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Columbia, S.C February 06 - Mar
08
I provided administrative support to lead team members and supervisor. I
was responsible for answering calls and directing them to proper
individuals. To show, buy and sell real estate properties. Submit legal
documents and reports within designated time constraints. Work productively
as a team member and also on my own individually. I negotiated on the
behalf of the buyer or the seller before closing on a property. I used
outstanding grammatical and clerical skills to advertise properties in
newspapers, magazines and television ads. As well, I am skilled in
operating electronic typewriters, word processors, computers terminals, as
well as printers and copier equipment. I consistently used my expertise in
the area of grammar and spelling, towards the required correspondence
procedures and formats, which were used by Re/MAX..
Administrative Assistant/ Post Closer
The Law Office of Michael A. Eddings
Columbus, GA.
January 04-Sep 04
Received and screened calls to the office and attorney and referred those
call to subordinate staff or organization. I maintained all points of
contact for all actions and continuously updated phone and address lists.
Maintained calendar for supervisor, scheduled appointments and coordinated
conferences as needed. I reminded attorney of scheduled appointments and
daily calendar events. Received all incoming correspondence and routed it
to appropriate staff member. As well, I inspected all outgoing
correspondence for proper format, grammar and typographical accuracy. Made
travel arrangements and maintained legal documents and files. I used office
automation systems and various software packages to accomplish
administrative tasks. On a regular base, I prepared correspondence,
reports and legal documentation for attorney's signature.
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Helemano Child Development Center
Helemano, HI. October 01-
Apr 02
As the Lead Teacher, I worked productively with three teachers assistants.
I taught students using a variety of methods and theories. Monthly, I
completed IEP ( individual educational plans) assessments of students. I
was required by the state to conduct parent/ teacher meetings on a regular
basis. I maintained student files that were required by the state
department of education. Promoting a healthy and safe environment for
students, was my personal goal.
Head Start Teacher
Beallwood Head Start Program
Columbus, Ga. September 98- Feb
01
As the Lead Teacher, I applied methods and techniques of Early Childhood
Education to classrooms daily curriculums. I arranged and implemented a
wide range of developmental activities, which were age appropriate. I also
implemented hands- on activities, which helped to develop self-esteem and
social skills. My teacher's assistant and myself worked closely to
maintain student files and test scores. I assembled the classroom settings
to establish productivity within the classroom itself. I encouraged
students to be independent in decision making skills as well as problem
solving. I implemented and planned experiences that promoted language and
writing development. Along with maintaining daily classroom activities, I
promoted a warm, trusting and clean environment for students.