Receptionist

Marina Candela

**** ******* ***, *******, ** **501 ( 480-***-**** (

**************@*****.***

May 9, 2013

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am very interested in the Receptionist II position listed on

PostJobFree.com. Upon my review of the job description, I believe I am a

strong candidate for this position because of my five years of experience

in an Administrative role. I am a highly motivated, organized individual

who loves to work with people and improve processes within a company. I

would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Heroku

team.

I am qualified for this position given that I have much experience

providing support to an office and representing a company, most recently at

a fast-paced recruiting agency. As a Staffing Associate at AppleOne I often

juggled a variety of tasks at once and held the roles of both a Recruiter

and Receptionist. A large part of my day consisted of screening calls on a

multi-line phone system, taking messages, handling email correspondence,

greeting visitors and directing them to the proper party or location, and

maintaining a schedule of meetings and interviews, etc. On a daily basis I

communicated with clients and managed vendors, handled calendaring, and

processed mail. I also frequently assisted the Branch Manager with various

administrative projects. This included making catering arrangements,

troubleshooting office equipment, ordering supplies, preparing expense

reports, and keeping the office areas tidy. In the past at Snowbird

Painting, I spearheaded company events such as holiday celebrations,

lunches, and onboarding of new hires. In all of my work I strive to

consistently maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor, especially when

working with difficult people. I am exceedingly organized and work with a

sense of urgency, so handling and prioritizing multiple tasks is second

nature to me. Most importantly, I always keep in mind the value of others'

time and approach my work with the same mindset, from being an excellent

gatekeeper to volunteering for various time consuming projects.

I am confident that my work experience, skillset, and ability to learn

quickly would make me an asset to Heroku. I anticipate speaking with you in

person regarding this position. Please contact me through either email at

**************@*****.*** or telephone at 480-***-****.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Marina Candela

Marina Candela

2700 CENTRAL AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 480-***-****

**************@*****.***

Administrative Professional

Professional Experience

AppleOne

Oakland, CA Staffing Associate (In-House Agency Recruiter)

10/2012 - 04/2013

Reason for leaving: Left to pursue a position which allows me to go to

college part-time

Report directly to Branch Manager and provide Administrative and Staffing

support to Assistant Branch Manager. Work with a team of in-office

Recruiters as well as with other offices in the Bay Area region to fill job

orders and generate business. Youngest Recruiter in AppleOne's Northern

California Region, if not in the entire company. Acquire and retain job

orders and clients, although it is not required for the position I hold.

. Answer multi-line phone system, screen calls, greet visitors, make

appointments, and handle the office schedule of interviews, meetings,

etc.

. Organize and maintain filing system

. Sort mail, prepare and process new hire paperwork for temporary

employees, and explain benefits

. Process weekly payroll, prepare expense reports, generate & analyze

weekly and monthly sales reports, submit background checks

. Order supplies, make catering arrangements, and work with IT to

troubleshoot equipment/software

. Negotiate client billing and perform accounts receivable aging

calls/emails in a friendly and respectful manner

. Manage client accounts and service candidates' individual needs

. Continuously develop and maintain inventory of passive candidates and

active job-seekers through proactive recruiting, gaining referrals, and

reconnecting with past candidates

. Qualify, acquire, service, maintain, and expand client base

. Generate and call on both cold and warm sales leads to market candidates

and acquire new clients

. Source, recruit, screen, and evaluate candidates for employment

. Provide coaching and counseling to candidates on interviewing, resume

writing, etc.

Snowbird Painting

Three Lakes, WI

Operations Manager 06/2008 -

08/2012 (Seasonal: Spring-Fall)

Reason for leaving: Moved to California

Support the Owner/Foreman during peak seasons with management of the office

and job sites. Performed an array of functions; including but not limited

to human resources, accounting, reception, and general office

administration duties.

. Communicate with customers and employees via email, phone, and text

messages to arrange consultations and meetings

. Create a highly efficient hybrid (both paper and electronic) filing

system with automated backups

. Create log of bid process for each job in order to provide future

reference for the Foreman

. Handle individual employee work schedules and overall company schedule

using Excel & Outlook, direct employees to different job sites, and

delegate responsibilities

. Negotiate with vendors and conduct product research in order to reduce

production costs, resulting in an estimated savings of 15% per job

. Occasionally assist with travel arrangements and coordinate office

events

. Market company by creating fliers, cards, and logos using Xara and Word

. Purchase both office and painting supplies, run errands, maintain

office, and clean company equipment

. Perform light bookkeeping in Excel, prepare outgoing bills, process

invoices, track budgets for each job, and process employee payroll

. Manage up to 5 employees on the job site, perform on-boarding functions,

and train new employees

Education & Skills

. Education:

o Saguaro High School

. Computer Skills:

o Mac/PC Proficient, types 50 wpm

o Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel

[Pivot Tables, Vlookups])

o Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Documents

o Facebook, Linkedin, Wordpress, minimal Python & web design

experience (HTML, CSS, FTP)

o Quickbooks (beginner), Careerbuilder, E-Verify, Concur,

Credit/Background Checks, Xara

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