LINDA M. RAYMOND
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
. Strong organization and problem solving skills.
. Able to work well in a fast-paced environment; self-starter.
. Detail and task oriented; sensitive in handling confidential information.
. Skilled in operating multi-line switchboards.
. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word; Excel and Windows XP.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Receptionist/Front Desk/Switchboard:
. Greeted and maintained a log of visitors to a Aetna US Healthcare facility.
. Answered and directed over 300 incoming calls a day on a 10 line AT&T switchboard.
. Responsible for answering and directing a high volume of phone calls on a multi-line
switchboard
at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
. Assisted callers and hotel guests with directions, and answered questions regarding the
Hotel.
. Contacted departments, via radio, as needed to resolve issues within the casino.
Residence Counseling:
. Supervised a community residence of 12 residents with a dual diagnosis of mental
illness and
drug/alcohol dependency.
. Oversaw the morning routine of assisting with breakfast, chores, and taking of
medication.
. Supervised the residents’ transportation schedule and wrote client service plans.
. Maintained employee’s weekly time records and completed mandatory paperwork for
overnight
shift.
Administrative Support/Data Entry:
. Responsible for conducting telephone interviews for Nielson with individuals all over
the U.S.
persuading them to accept, complete and return the survey diaries they were given.
. Worked in a call center environment entering survey data into a computerized database.
. Maintained filing system, records maintenance, typed correspondence and handled other
clerical tasks.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rehabilitation Support Services
Katonah, NY Residence Counselor 2008-2009
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Tampa, FL PBX Operator 2006-2007
Nielson Media Research
Dunedin, FL Research Interviewer 2005-2006
Aetna U.S. Healthcare
Fairfield, NJ Front Desk Receptionist 1994-1997
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Liberal Arts Courses and Secretarial Certificate: County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ