Charmaine L. Parks
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment within the state of Michigan and be an asset to any organization where employment is obtained.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Coalition on Temporary Shelter, Detroit, MI
12/2010 - 10/2011 Intake Worker
• HMIS Trained, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, File Management and Organization Customer Service
• Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures
• Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
• Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and
applicants' legal rights.
• Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for
assistance
• Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data in order to verify completeness and accuracy, and to
determine eligibility status.
• Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
• Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
Wal-Mart, Dearborn, MI
10/2007 - 12/2010 Cashier
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
• Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
• Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or
optical price scanners.
• Greet customers entering establishments.
• Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
Detroit Police Department
10/2004 - 11/2006 Administrative Assistant
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet,
word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their
needs.
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
• Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
EDUCATION
BSHS Human Services/Management- University Of Phoenix, AZ