Administrative Assistant Customer Service

Jacqueline Ann Galayda

*** ****** ******, ******, *** Jersey 07731

Home: 732-***-**** Cell: 732-***-****

E Mail Address: MPGJASG.AOL.COM

To Whom It May Concern:

I am sending this cover letter along with my resume to you in order to express my

great interest in the position you have available with your company and to give

you a better sense of my extensive receptionist and secretarial experience that

perhaps may not be explained or apparent in my resume. While my current

employment position is in a different type of field, I am most anxious to get back

into an office position where most of my experience and expertise exists.

I believe that my skills and experience match your requirements for this position.

I would appreciate careful consideration of my credentials as outlined below and

within the enclosed resume.

I have many years of work experience as a receptionist and secretary for large

organizations where I was responsible for handling all calls and visitors in

addition to providing extensive organizational and administrative support. I am

self sufficient and work independently. I have taken the initiative to learn as much

as possible about the company I work for in order to become a valuable

information resource.

Among my particular strengths are my organizational and planning skills. I have

developed a number of processes to manage my many work tasks and make sure

I meet the demands of a fast paced work environment. I utilize technology to

assist me wherever possible and have a good working knowledge of a number of

computer applications.

My strong communication skills and an outgoing, energetic personality ensure

first rate customer service to both clients and colleagues. I thoroughly enjoy

dealing with a wide variety of people and take pride in being a receptionist.

I know that your organization enjoys an excellent reputation and I am confident

that I would be an asset to your company. I would appreciate the opportunity to

discuss my abilities in more depth and am available for an interview at your

earliest convenience. Please contact me via phone or e mail to arrange a time and

date for us to meet.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with

you soon.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline A. Galayda

Enclosure/Attachment

Jacqueline Ann Galayda

212 Stuart Street

Howell, New Jersey 07731

Home: 732-***-****

Cell: 732-***-****

E Mail Address: MPGJASG.AOL.COM

OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding career opportunity in a progressive organization where my

education and experience will be fully utilized and allow for continued professional and

personal growth.

EXPERIENCE:

Excellent secretarial and office management skills

Billing, Invoicing and filing

Able to take responsibility for implementing projects

Good with figures: bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and numeric keypad

proficient

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Extensive knowledge of many computer, word processing software and

hardware

Work well in busy office handling a wide variety of tasks

Excellent team worker; functions well under pressure

Extremely dependable in completing projects accurately and on time

Proven organization, communication, and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team

Excellent telephone communications skills

Taking pride in doing a good job and achieving results

WORK HISTORY:

Wawa Incorporated, Howell, NJ

2009 present

Sales Associate, cashier, food service, deli, coffee preparation

Snelling & Snelling Temporary Services, Howell, New Jersey

1998 2008

Receptionist, Switchoard Operator Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Terrence P. Tormey, Esquire, Freehold, New Jersey

1994 1998

Receptionist, Switchoard Operator Legal Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Norych and Tallis, Esquires, Manalapan, New Jersey

1991 1994

Receptionist, Switchoard Operator and Legal Administrative Assistant

Proctor & Gamble, Clark, New Jersey

1984 1991

Receptionist, Switchoard Operator, Sales Administrative Assistant (Paper Goods

Department)

Simpson & Brown Construction, Cranford, New Jersey

1981 1984

Receptionist, Switchoard Operator, Full Charge Bookkeeper/Administrative

Assistant

EDUCATION: Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey

Accounting 1 & 2

Office Management

Business English

ECN Computer School, Avenel, New Jersey

Principals of the Personal Computer

Lotus 1 2 3

MultiMate

Word Perfect 1 & 2

Brookdale College, Lincroft, New Jersey

Certified Business Applications Computer Specialist (300 hours)

Word 97: Levels 1 & 2

Excel 97: Levels 1 & 2

Power Point 97

Access 97

Microsoft Office 97

Quickbooks Pro

Peachtree

REFERENCES: Several Available upon request

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