Paula Edward
*** * ***** ****** *** L* Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919-***-**** Email: *********.***@*******.***
CAREER GOAL
I’m seeking a permanent position that will utilize my administrative and leadership skills to exceed company expectations.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Leadership Skills
• Supervised six public relations clerks and provided a clear vision of the department's objectives and priorities.
• Ensured that client inquiries were handled in a timely, professional, and productive manner.
• Coordinated departmental orientations and on-the-job training programs for new employees.
• Supported employees by reviewing job performance at regularly scheduled intervals, recognizing their
achievements, and participating in the preparation of their future developmental plans & Q.A. duties
Problem Solving Skills
• Apply deductive, logical reasoning and make independent decisions; recognize emergency situations.
• Effectively diffuse any conflicts between personnel.
• Provide training on conflict resolution and employee safety.
Customer Service
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Expertise in customer needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• Skilled in the evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Global Administrative Assistant, working with 11 Directors, and Managers @ IBM.
Communication Skills
• Proficient at written and oral comprehension and expression.
• Adept at diffusing confrontational situations, resolving them appropriately.
• Strong social perceptiveness through working with a diverse variety of people.
Computer Skills
Internet Explorer Excel Lotus Notes Service Manager
Microsoft Office Power Point Same Time Chat Thunderbird
Microsoft /XP Microsoft Outlook Workspace
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Business Administration November 2011
American InterContinental University (Graduate) Hoffman Estates, IL
Concentration: Business Management/Human Resources GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0
Cosmetology Diploma July 2009
Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC
Final GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0
EMPLOYMENT ( Mostly through Temp to Hire Agencies )
08/2013 – Present Sears Holdings, Routing Specialist Morrisville, North Carolina
12/2011- 7/2014 Manpower, Administrative IBM Durham, North Carolina
01/2010-03/2011 Carolina Inn, Dietary Server Fayetteville, North Carolina
04/2008-02/2010 Revco, Customer Service /Photo Lab Fayetteville, North Carolina
10/2006-01/2008 Target, Customer Service/Cashier Fayetteville, North Carolina
04/2004-10/2006 FTCC College, Administrative Fayetteville, North Carolina
05/2004-04/2005 Paris &Potter, Management Fayetteville, North Carolina
07/2003-04/2004 Pope AFB, Accountant, Administrative Fayetteville, North Carolina
09/2002-03/2003 Express Agency, Administrative Fayetteville, North Carolina
06/2001-10/2002 Staff Mark Agency, Call Center Fayetteville, North Carolina
11/2000-04/2002 Econo Care, Day Care, Teacher Linden, North Carolina