Emily Clarkson
Holland, MI 49423
****@****.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/emily-clarkson-vanderzwaag/63/3a3/b8a/
OBJECTIVE
I am an ambitious and creative person seeking employment in a place where I
can begin to plant some roots. I am very quick with learning new things and can
be taught most anything very quickly. I enjoy doing good work and would love
to make myself a valuable asset to a business.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a very congenial person and work well with others and also well by my
have a great talent of learning quickly through observation and training. I g
excel at whatever task is placed before me, and do my very best to always do
correctly and efficiently. I strive to build up others on my team and also wish
advance the company I work for. I have Integrity in all I do and try to be a g
steward of my job title. I am also very good with intricate work as well as br
scaled work.
EXPERIENCE TIMELINE
Allied Business Services – Zeeland, MI (2014)
Accounts Receivable Clerk/ Collections
Summary:
Trained quickly in complex computer systems, which I grasped very quickly and was able to
navigate with ease. Trained aggressively through observance on inbound and outbound phone
calls to debtors to obtain payment for our clients.
Fulltime Student ( 2011 – 2014)
Cornerstone University
Summary:
Following the end of my previous employment, I was offered the opportunity to return to school
fulltime to achieve an Associate’s degree through the TAA/ TRA program. I jumped on the
opportunity and have successfully maintained a 3.89 GPA throughout the course of schooling. I
will complete my courses at the end of January 2014. I have excelled at all of my requirements at
school, and may continue on with seeking a Bachelor’s degree. During my time as a student, I
utilized my flexible schedule to help as caretaker for my mother and also help out in the
community. Also was able to be a help at my son’s school.
Optera Magna Donnelly - Holland, MI ( 2003- 2010 )
Screen Specialist – 09/23/09 – 08/28/2010
• Inspection of all incoming artwork for quality and integrity
• Organization of files and paperwork for numerous customers and equipment
• Build screens and expose artwork per customer specification
• Accountability as on-shift specialist for all things relating to customer artwork
and print integrity
• Manage schedule effectively- repair and replace screens in timely manner
Operator B- 03/03/2003 – 09/22/09
• Certified Final Inspection of all products
• Trained and certified to operate all machines
• Excelled in any position placed in
Summary:
I started at entry level as a temporary employee. I moved my way up through job titles-
mastering each position I was placed in. Jobs included: machine operations and
maintenance, final inspection of product before shipping, quality control, and data
testing-recording-entry. In early 2009, I applied internally for a specialist position and
was granted that position due to my exemplary work history. Starting in 2009 and
continuing into 2010, I held the specialist position with a stellar performance history. In
2010, the company closed its doors, and I ended my employment there with good
references.
Manpower - Zeeland, MI (November 2002 – March 2003)
Temporary Worker
Summary:
I was originally placed at John F. Donnelly North as a temporary employee doing
general line operations known as trimming. I exceeded standard work levels and was
trained on machine operation. Adjustments in staffing and a stellar performance led me
to be transferred to Optera Magna, where after a 90 day period was hired in promptly.
Maple Avenue Ministries – Holland, MI (2001 – 2002)
Custodian
Summary:
I was in charge of all custodial duties of the building. I was also required to unlock
doors off shift for any events that were occurring, also cleaning up afterwards. I was
also required to put in requests for orders to be filled. My responsibilities required extra
non-daily cleaning jobs such as carpet cleaning of all carpeting in the building.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Associates Degree, Science in Business, Cornerstone University, 1001 E. Beltline
Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI (2011-2014)
• High School Diploma, American School Lansing, IL (2007-2008)
• General Studies, Holland High School Holland, MI (2000-2001)
• General Studies, Black River Public Holland, MI (1997-2000)
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
Gold certificate on Work Keys test - Michigan Works Holland, MI (2011)
REFERENCES:
Jessica Lewis (Supervisor – Allied)
Phone: 616-***-****
Brian Baker (Supervisor - Optera)
Phone: 616-***-**** Email: *****.*.*****@*****.***
Kim Thompson (Supervisor – Optera)
Phone: 616- 795-6541
Angela Kaptrosky (Co-Worker – Optera)
Phone: 616-***-****
Optera Human Resources
Phone: 616-***-****
Manpower – Zeeland
Phone: 616-***-****
Maple Avenue Ministries
Phone: 616-***-****