SILAS THOMPSON
Bronx, NY 10456
Phone: 917-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will build upon my experience and skills, as well as offer the opportunity for growth and challenge.
EXPERIENCE:
1/2009 – Present Goodwill Baptist Church Bronx, NY
Custodian
Responsible for daily maintenance and care of the church.
Ensure property appearance meets or exceeds Goodwill Baptist Church’s standards at all times.
Perform regular custodial duties around the property, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
Stripping, waxing and buffing floors
Make minor repairs including replacing bulbs, changing drop ceiling tiles, touch up paint, moving furniture, etc
Set up for church events/funerals.
Open and close church.
1/2001 – Present Goodwill Baptist Church Bronx, NY
Chairman of Deacon Ministry/Trustee
Oversee the financial aspects of operating the church, making sure that the church can meet its annual financial goals.
Oversee congregation offerings, including counting monies, and making bank deposits.
Liaison between the members of the church congregation and the church leaders, representing and articulating the congregation's interests.
Schedule deacon meetings, preparing the agenda, calling the meetings to order and conducting meetings.
Handle the church's business and administrative tasks such as scheduling, so that the church is not double-booked for events.
Coordinate church ministries and make sure that duties are carried out.
Counsel members of the church as needed.
Visit the homes of sick or elderly members of the congregation.
5/2008 – 9/2008 NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases New York, NY
Receiving Clerk
Received deliveries from FedEx, UPS, DHL, Corporate Express and others.
Inputted items into computerized system.
Logged packages on delivery forms.
Delivered packages throughout the hospital.
Processed incoming and outgoing packages.
Confirmed deliveries with signatures from receiving areas.
3/2003 – 4/2007 The Bank of New York New York, NY
Wire Transfer Processor
Transferred funds and securities
Maintained record of transactions
Recorded funds and securities transferred and disposition of funds.
Faxed, filed, copied and handled telephone inquiries.
Completed and examined requisitions.
7/2000 – 3/2003 Chase Manhattan Bank New York, NY
Securities Processor/General Clerk
Recorded purchases and sale of securities such as stocks and bonds.
Verified information for owners; names, transactions dates and distribution.
Set up files manually and systematically, filed, faxed and handled telephones.
Typed data and confirmed transaction requests.
10/1981 – 6/2000 US Trust Company of New York New York, NY
Work Flow Coordinator/Senior Clerk
Completed and processed forms, issued receipts, obtained information, explained company policies, and trained incoming employees.
Scheduled and maintained calendar for meetings and/or appointments.
Maintained records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, coding, updating and destruction
Answered telephones, data entry, filed and organized information, operated office equipment.
Opened, sorted, and prioritized mail, and picked up and delivered material as required.
Supported other office staff.