DENISE PALMER *.********@*****.***
**** ******** * *** ● Clewiston, FL 33430 ● 561-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a secretary position with an organization where knowledge of office administration, team building
and effective communication skills can be utilized to facilitate smooth office operations. I’m an efficient,
organized and approachable person who possesses secretarial skills, and have an administrative
background with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites. Have a comprehensive understanding of attending
meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining departmental electronic and manual filing systems.
EDUCATION
(Oct. 2013 – Present) Keiser University, West Palm Beach, FL
Master of Science in Psychology
GPA: 4.0
(Sept.2008-Dec.2012) Kesier University, West Palm Beach, FL
Business Administration
GPA: 3.4
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
(Feb-May. 2010)
• Dean’s List 3.75-4.0 GPA
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH EDUCATION
• Through Service Learning and The March of Dimes gained an interest in raising funds for
educational purposes.
• Participated in a Write-a-thon to raise money for art supplies for children in Haiti.
• As Secretary of Student Government Association (SGA)
Maintained a G.P.A of above 2.8 and adhere to the CNR Student Code of Conduct.
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Maintained and uphold the Constitution, policies, and guidelines of the SGA.
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Attended all SGA meetings with full speaking and voting privileges.
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Recorded/prepared minutes of SGA Executive Board meetings, regular meeting, and
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student body meeting.
Prepared, distributed, and kept files of SGA agendas, minutes, and correspondence on file.
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Collected and kept files of agendas, minutes, and correspondence from the recognized
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student groups.
Was responsible for the production and printing of all SGA related posters and flyers for
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events.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hendry’s County School District, Clewiston, FL (Oct. 2012 – Present)
Substitute Teacher/Secretary
Responsibilities:
• Prepare lessons plans that reflect the differences in the students learning styles.
• Create a learning environment conductive and appropriate for the student’s development.
• Supplement classrooms rules governed by, school policies.
• Keep accurate record of student’s grades, behavior and performance.
• As a sub secretary organize and maintain an efficient and effective office that handles a
variety of tasks for the administration, faculty, students, and parents of the school.
• Distribute mail and handle correspondence of the office, responding to routine requests for
information, and transcribing, word processing, and proofing letters and responses.
• Type, reproduce and distribute notices to staff, students and parents.
• Act as a receptionist, greeting visitors, answering telephone calls in a pleasant and efficient
manner, and communicating effectively in routine, sensitive, and confidential matter.
Florida Career College, West Palm Beach, FL
(Nov. 2012 - June 2012)
Sales Representative
Responsibilities:
• Obtained assigned quota five leads a day
• Established, developed and maintained business relationships which generated new business.
• Ensured and submitted proper, accurate, and timely completed sale orders.
• Implemented appropriate level of industry and competitive knowledge.
• Communicated accurate information about current program offerings, on-campus resources
and career options related to students’ field of study.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Miracle Deliverance Center #5, Belle Glade, FL (Sept. 2008- Present)
Secretary
Responsibilities:
• Set up and maintain accurate member contributions using the church’s software package and
review and print yearly contribution statements.
• Keep accurate records of all church income through tithes, offerings, special gifts and compare
to budget estimates.
• Keep accurate records of all church expenditures.
• Maintain proper filing of all documentation related to contributions and accounts payable
functions, as well as church business records.
• Prepare financial reports for the Pastor and church business meetings in conjunction with the
Treasurer.
• Coordinate new and updated membership data (including addresses and phone numbers) with
the church clerk to be input in the church’s software package.
Covenant Villas Youth Enrichment Program/Noah Inc. Belle Glade, FL (Nov. 2009- May 2010)
Mentor
Responsibilities:
• As a mentor maintained and improve satisfaction with mentees.
• Met with mentees twice per month for three hours.
• Build esteem, confidence and tutor mentees in problem areas.
• Attended training sessions, participated in group activities and developed relationships with mentees
parent.
References will be provided at the interview