KATHLEEN BLANKENSHIP
**************@*******.***
954-***-**** Cell
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An experienced and dedicated professional who is attentive to detail and produces quality work. Possesses strong prioritizing skills and is able to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Excellent research, resolution, and multiple task performance with minimal supervision. Computer and technical skills include:
* Windows XP • Kofax Ascent Capture 7.0
* Microsoft Office 2003 • 10-key by touch
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Calvin, Giordano & Associates (2009 to Present)
Building Division
Building Department Clerk (2009 to Present)
Process and issue building permits to residents, owners, contractors and others. This process
includes a high volume of direct and phone contacts with the public as well as data entry into
Building Division's Inkforce program.
Prep and electronically scan Building Division records for permit processing and record
archiving. Provide Pembroke Pines business owners with assistance related to their City license
matters. Maintain and update various Building Division reports using Microsoft Excel.
City of Pembroke Pines (2000 to 2009)
Building Division
Clerical Specialist II (2000 to 2009)
Process and issue building permits to residents, owners, contractors and others. This process
includes a high volume of direct and phone contacts with the public as well as data entry into
Building Division's Anzio program.
Prep and electronically scan Building Division records for permit processing and record
archiving. Provide Pembroke Pines business owners with assistance related to their City license
matters. Maintain and update various Building Division reports using Microsoft Excel and
Access.
Bank of America, Miami, Florida
Support Specialist (1998 to 2000)
Process reports for official check sales with cash between $3,000 and $10,000. Research and resolve specific questions or problems. Prepare various internal documents and reconciliation.
* Selected by management to participate on the "Rewards and Recognition Committee."
* Elected by peers to be team captain for "March of Dimes" fundraiser.
* Earned award for achieving high accuracy rates for three consecutive months.
* Selected by manager to travel to Phoenix, Arizona to assist with transition and training of staff
members.
* Received "Star Card" for assisting associates reach goals and providing superior levels of service.
Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeping Department (1987 to 1998)
Processed returned checks, prepared and distributed work to other associates. Compiled and sorted documents, invoices and checks, and substantiated business transactions. Verified and posted details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totaled accounts.
* Earned the "Great Performance" award twice for exceeding expectations and assisting team
member’s complete assignments within established timelines.
* Consistently achieved high performance rates for speed and accuracy.
* Received the "Perfect Attendance" award four consecutive years.
Purchase Order Clerk (1984 to 1987)
Monitored and maintained Inventory levels of stock items, issued stock numbers for new items, and managed company purchasing. Established relationships and negotiated with vendors to receive best prices and delivery time for items ordered. Entered orders promptly to expedite delivery date and performed research to locate lost orders.
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Completed two years of coursework - Business/Accounting Major
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan
Company-Sponsored Training
* Windows 97
* Telephone Techniques
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer/Assistant Cub Master, Boy Scouts of America, South Florida Council, Miami, Florida Member, Parent-Teacher Association, Lake Stevens Junior High School, Miami, Florida, Volunteer/Member Chorus Boosters, American High School, Miami, Florida