Theodore A. Bridges, Jr.
Chicago, IL 60620
Email: *******@*********.***
Objective
To secure a position that can utilize my abilities developed through experience and education,
with an opportunity for professional growth.
Experience
February 2007 – August 2007 North American Medical Management, Hillside, IL
Mail Clerk
Sorts incoming mail for distribution and dispatches outgoing/interoffice mail: Opens envelopes by
hand or machine. Stamps date and time of receipt on incoming mail. Sorts and scans mail
according to destination and type, such as returned letters, adjustments, bills, orders, and
payments. Readdresses undeliverable mail bearing incomplete or incorrect address. Examines
outgoing mail for appearance and seals envelopes by hand or machine. Stamps outgoing mail by
hand or with postage meter. May fold letters or circulars and insert in envelopes. May distribute
and collect mail. May weigh mail to determine that postage is correct. May keep record of
registered mail. May address mail, using addressing machine. May be designated according to
type of mail handled as Mail Clerk, Bills. Load, run and unload the delivery routes according to
Mail Services guidelines, procedures, goals and deadlines. Maintain daily record of all metered
mail by department; record registered and insured mail. Transport mail from U.S. Post Office to
mail rooms, dispatch mail to specified offices and locations and pick up outgoing mail.
September 2005 – February 2007 Aerotek, Schaumburg, IL
Document Control Technician
Receives and dispatches call on company phones of up to ten lines. Receives, sorts, stamps and
distributes internal and external mail on a daily basis for all departments within the company.
Performs clerical support duties (including but not limited to scanning, faxing, making photocopies
and filing). Prepares purchase orders for order fulfillment. Assembly and collation of materials.
Filing and maintaining confidential documentation which includes customer purchase orders and
personnel files and records. Prepared outgoing mail for pick up for Fed Ex, US Mail and United
Parcel Service.
Black Contractors United, Chicago, IL
May 2003 September 2005
Plan Room Administrator
Responsible for filing and ordering plan specifications. Assists with several fundraisers.
Instrumental in aiding contractors with enhanced knowledge of the AutoCAD system, its functions,
use and the various benefits of AutoCAD with regards to their organization. Acts as designee in
the absence of Supervisor to ensure that issues are delegated to the appropriate area and
monitors status of follow up for timely and accurate resolution. Responsible for takeoffs for
windows and blind contractors. Received and applied a minimal amount of estimating for
contractors. Handled sorting, stamping and distribution of mail.
Education
Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL
Triton College, Chicago, IL
Skills
Microsoft Office. Forklift operation. Package handling and loading. Mailroom. Warehousing.
Security. Postage Meter. Electronic Scale.
Professional Associations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Bigger Better Business, 1997-1999 Treasurer, 1996-1997
Vice President, 1994-1995