Marcia L. Sousa
Raleigh, NC ***** - 919-***-**** - ********@*******.***
Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual seeking position within Administration Department in order to provide exceptional
and productive work, critical thinking, and detail orientation for office environment. Entrepreneurial in nature and able to work
independently while tackling several projects quickly and efficiently. Developed skills over the last 30 years within an array of areas
specializing in startup and entrepreneurial ventures.
Skills
Professional Communication Reliable, Loyal Employee
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Computer Skills (Word, Excel) Strong Work Ethic
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Book Keeping Knowledge Creative/Critical Thinker
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Experience
Chef Assistant, Delta Zeta Sorority Nationals, NC State University
Raleigh, NC: August 2012 - Present
Assists Head Chef in the organization and preparation of daily meals/service for 60+ sorority sisters within the Delta Zeta
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Organization.
Coordinates meal scheduling with Sorority In-house Leaders and House Director to ensure all needs, special requests, and
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nutritional values are met.
Collaborated with Head Chef in major Sorority functions such as DZ Parents Weekend Brunch (serving 250 people), Turtle
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Tug (serving 100+), Turtle Trot (serving 100+) and Alumni Brunch (serving 100+)
Owner, Not Just Cake Bakery & Café, LLC
Winter Park, FL: 2008 - 2010
Owner/ Operator/Manager/Head Baker
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Established a local bakery/café within the top grossing shopping center of downtown Winter Park, FL
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Provided local residents, offices, and customers with fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch with assorted baked goods.
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Maintained and managed skilled employees with design backgrounds, communication skills, and sales and marketing
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experience in order to ensure productivity.
Recognized in Winter Park Magazine on 2-page spread to show success of business and the love my customers had for my
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products.
Warehouse Manager, Expressions from the Heart, Inc.
Orlando, FL: 2004 – 2008
Glass blown Swarovski Crystal Hearts / Startup Business
Managed and directed 10 floor employees that manufactured, assembled, boxed, and shipped Swarovski crystal blown glass
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hearts.
Coordinated all order scheduling (domestic and international) while maintaining warehouse pace in order to ensure
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productivity, quality, efficient shipment timing.
Worked independently, critically, and resourcefully to ensure small business functions were maintained with ease saving
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company excess funds.
Teaching Assistant, Good Shepherd Catholic School
Orlando, FL: 1995 - 2002
Assisted students and teachers from Grades 1-5 (Elementary) in all aspects of the classroom setting including grading of
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papers, organizing classroom, scheduling student/teacher meetings, tending to all student needs, etc.
Built strong relationships with school staff, management, and parents in order to create better communication in and out of the
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classroom to ensure students’ needs were being met.
Office Manager, Progressive Data Solutions
Orlando, FL: 1989-1994
Workers Compensation and Risk Management Software Development
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Managed daily functions of office environment including productivity of employees, delegation of needs, purchasing of office
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goods, etc.
Assisted in Accounting and Book Keeping Departments to maintain financial stability and resourcefulness of business.
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Executive Risk Consultants – Orlando, FL – 1987-1989
J.I. Kislak Insurance Agency – Orlando, FL – 1984-1987
Atlantic Insurance Agency – Ocean City, MD – 1979-1983
USF&G Insurance Company – Syracuse, NY – 1974-1979
Education
Henniger High School – Syracuse, NY – 1974