JESSICA HOWELLS
** ********** ****, **** ***, Sparks, MD 21152
443-***-**** abmnp0@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
o Long and Foster Real Estate
REALTOR
June 2008-Present
Successfully run and operate own business. Manage client database,
filing system, bookkeeping, budget, and all day to day tasks. Plan
and execute marketing on a monthly basis. Implement proper time
management to complete tasks efficiently and in an orderly manner.
Build client relationships, show homes to prospective buyers, list
homes for prospective sellers, and guide clients through buying and
selling process. Research and keep up to date with market statistics
and trends. Attend continuing education classes and required courses
to keep license up to date.
o Adams & Adams
Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
September 2006-January 2008
Efficiently assisted Partners in daily tasks of running a small law
firm. Maintained client billing system through preparing monthly
invoices, inputting client charges, fees and payments and finalizing
bills. In charge of firm accounting system using Quickbooks,
including payroll, writing checks and paying bills, deposits, running
reports, and balancing firm's finances. Organization of office and
all client files, paralegal responsibilities and client relationship
management. Assisted Partner with maintaining trust accounts.
o Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Administrative/HR Assistant
September 2004-September 2006
Trak Legal
Temp to Hire Administrative/HR Assistant
July 2004-August 2004
Multi-task delegated assignments from mangers, administrative and
legal staff while directly assisting the Administrator and Human
Resource Manager. Helped Administrator compile and analyze yearly
budget for upcoming year. Coordinated numerous office activities and
events including the annual Health Awareness Fair, Holiday Party, Firm
Picnic, firm wide meetings; new hire training and social functions.
Responsible for reception and orientation of new hires, including
preparing new hire paperwork and updating and creating new entries in
the Human Resource database. Facilitated department roles and
responsibilities for orientation and hiring process. Restructured and
maintained both the administrative and human resource filing system.
Assisted Bookkeeper with daily tasks such as petty cash, accounts
payable daily/weekly reimbursement requests, processed check
reimbursement requests, corresponded directly with head New York firm.
o Sterling Inc.
Sales Associate
Kay Jewelers, October 2005-December 2005; October 2003-May 2004;
November 2001-June 2002
Jared, September 2002-April 2003
Primary responsibilities to customers in order to integrate clientele
and merchandise with complete satisfaction. Successfully completed
training in sales, repairs, and certification advancement required by
Sterling Inc. Maintained office and daily paperwork while assisting
Manager. Daily tasks included closing out registers, finalizing bank
deposits, and preparing paperwork to be sent to home office.
EDUCATION
Radford University - Bachelor Degree of Business Administration; May 2002
graduate
Skills - Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MRIS
Experienced in Publisher, Lotus Notes, DocsOpen, Kronos, Tussman,
Powercloser, Quickbooks Pro, Wordperfect, Access, Quark, PageMaker
Type 55 wpm
Other - Notary Public
Real Estate License
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
o YMCA
Swim Instructor
October 2007-Present