Sharon C. Adams
901-***-**** • ******.*********@*****.***
Administrative Support with Management Experience
Administrative professional with several years of diverse experience, including retail and food service
management. Focused on customer service and satisfaction as the key to success. Thorough
understanding and familiarity of payroll procedures and support. Utilizes practical knowledge of
employee records and business organization to maintain accurate and up-to-date files while observing
confidentiality policies and regulations at all times. Handles staff and team member recruiting, hiring, and
training. Able to adjust and thrive in any working environment.
Key Skills and Abilities:
• Customer Service
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Answering Telephones
• Filing
• Report Creation
• Presentations
• Invoicing
• Cash Handling
• Retail Sales
• Microsoft Windows / Microsoft Office
Professional Experience:
Administrative Clerk
Responsible for maintaining Public Housing applicant files, wait lists and transfer requests in accordance
with HUD requirements. Responsible for all research for the determination of eligibility for potential
tenants to Public Housing. Maintained detailed occupancy and vacancy reports, which included ethnic
and demographic breakdowns, as required by HUD to maintain funding. Played a vital role in maintaining
High Performer Status as a housing authority.
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Retail Management
Maintain department inventory and purchase new merchandise as necessary. Set displays and reset
department according to company standards. Utilize creative ideas and innovative merchandising to
increase departmental sales. Increased sales by 27% in one year through coordination of marketing efforts
with additional departments.
Restaurant Management
Provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Ensure company sales through hands-on direction.
Increase company sales by utilizing out-of-the-box thinking and unique marketing ideas. Provide training
and assistance to employees and team members. Coach and manage staff in all aspects of restaurant
production. Assist in building new stores and locations. Maintain staff and business records.
Employment History
Sharon’s in the Kitchen 2011 – Present Chef/Owner
Moe’s Southwest Grill 2009 – 2011
Operations Manager
Wendy’s 2007 – 2009
Manager
Housing Authority of Owensboro 2003 – 2005
Occupancy Clerk / Tenant Selector
Burger King 2002 – 2007
Manager
Education
BS, Business Administration and Human Resources, Kaplan University (Dean’s
List) Graduated - September 2010
AS, Computerized Office, Owensboro Junior College of Business (Cum
Laude) Graduated - July 1992