Dora E. Reyes
Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone: 718-***-****
Mobile: 917-***-****
***************@*****.***
September 1, 2014
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Dora Reyes, and I am writing to express interest in a
position as an Executive/Administrative Assistant at your firm.
Attached please find my resume for your review.
As my resume would indicate, I have extensive experience as an
Executive/Administrative assistant within a corporate environment for
many years. I also possess a strong sense of community; and it's
important for me to work within an environment where there is unity
and purpose. I appreciate working with a team which works towards
achieving a common goal of excellence. I consider myself a dynamic
and multi-faceted person, and I enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, and
energetic environment. I'm looking to secure a position with a great
team right here in New York City.
Please call me with any questions you may have regarding my resume. I
look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss this position. I
appreciate any consideration you may give my application.
Cordially,
Dora E. Reyes
Attached
Dora E. Reyes
115 Johnson Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10307
(H): 718-***-****
(M): 917-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
Executive Administrative/Personal Assistant with over twenty years of
experience in marketing, finance and general administrative duties.
Skills include proficiency in the following programs: Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Outlook, Verafin, Symitar, Profit Stars, ImageRight, AIM,
WordPerfect for Windows, MAC, and Microsoft Money, Lotus Notes, light
Quick Books and Microsoft Excel. Typing 110 wpm
EDUCATION:
I am currently completing required coursework to finish my degree in
Organizational Management.
2014-2015 Nyack College, New York, NY - Organizational Management
1983-1985 St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY - Marketing /Finance
Major - 60 credits
1981-1983 Brooklyn College, CUNY, Brooklyn, NY - English
Major - 75 credits
EMPLOYMENT:
7/13-2/14: Municipal Credit Union, New York, NY
Administrative Assistant, Security & Fraud Department
Sole administrative support for Executive Vice President and
Assistant Vice President of the Security and Fraud
Department. Provided support for staff consisting of one
Senior Fraud Specialist and four Certified Fraud Examiners.
Duties entailed preparation of Monthly Reports for the
Supervisory Committee and Internal Audit Department,
generation of weekly reports which include the Bank Secrecy
Act, Monthly Loss Prevention and Claims Reports, claims,
denials, and investigations pertaining to fraudulent activity
affecting members of the Municipal Credit Union, as well as
other financial institutions. Also served as a liaison
between MCU and various government agencies in creating cases
and providing responses and information for subpoenas.
Conducted research for Department CFE's which included
utilizing programs such as TLO, DMV, and LexisNexis
(Accurint) in order to detect fraud, verify identities, and
provide information for further investigations conducted by
Examiners. Duties also entailed the completion of monthly
audits, assisting management in the reclamation of checks, as
well as the creation of cases and production of Suspicious
Activity Reports (SAR) through Verafin. Administrative
duties also entailed handling inquiries made by MCU members,
preparation for monthly Management meetings and Supervisory
Committee Meetings, Travel and Expense reporting, and all
Security and Fraud-related training sessions as well as other
general administrative duties.
4/10- 5/13: Buckingham Badler Associates, Staten Island, NY
Administrative Assistant
Duties entailed organization of broker requests for their
insured, and acting as a liaison between various insurance
companies and agencies. Maintained daily log of calls made
to existing clients of Buckingham Badler Associates and
Metropolitan Specialty Risk. Excellent customer service
skills and a proficiency in product knowledge were required
for this particular area of customer service. General
administrative duties were also involved as well as providing
assistance in all aspects of shipping operations.
4/08 - 1/09: Bridge Financial Group, Subsidiary of Met Life, Staten
Island, NY
Call Center Representative
Duties entailed organization of call center area, maintenance
of call center list, daily log of calls made to existing
clients of The Bridge Financial Group. Excellent customer
service skills and a proficiency in product knowledge were
required for this particular area of customer service.
Amount of daily calls averaged about 250.
12/06-10/07: P. Balser Kitchen Design, Staten Island, NY
Design Assistant and Assistant to
President
Administrative support to President of Kitchen Design
Company. Duties entailed production of design package,
providing client with appliance innovations and
specifications, as well as custom cabinetry. Also entailed
were invoicing of clients, ordering cabinetry from company,
composition of proposals and contracts for clients and
various Boards for buildings throughout the tri-state area.
Also entailed were light bookkeeping, and heavy client
contact. Coordinated appointments with contractors and
project managers/clients for sessions with designer, ordered
custom appliances for clients and project managers. In
addition, I ensured a complete, aesthetically pleasing
design.
2004-11/06: Steven R. Savino Architect, Staten Island, NY
Administrative Assistant
Administrative support for architect, engineer, and drafting
staff. Duties entailed working with Department of City
Planning for various architectural projects based mostly in
Staten Island, generating forms for submission to the
Department of Buildings, i.e. permit applications, Cost
Affidavits, Certificate of Occupancy, and PC Filings. Heavy
client contact was also involved as well. Composition of
proposals and follow-up were also important aspects of
projects mentioned above. Coordination of appointments,
travel arrangements, and general administrative and personal
duties were also involved.
1994-1997: The Good Stuff Corporation - Long Island City, NY
Personal Assistant to President of Fantasma Division of the
Good Stuff Corporation
Assisted in writing proposals to various prospects in the
licensed entertainment industry such as The Walt Disney
Company and Warner Brothers Studios. Worked on promotional
ads for McDonalds and the Quaker Oats Company. Preparation
for Trade Shows such as the JCK show in Nevada, The
International Housewares Show in Chicago, The Basel Watch
Fair in Basel, Switzerland, and the International Watch/Clock
Fair in Hong Kong. Duties also entailed coordinating
marketing packets for representatives, coordinating art
submissions to Disney and Warner Brother Consumer Products.
Heavy customer service duties were also involved as well as
coordination of repairs for specialty projects for the
various firms mentioned above. Coordination of appointments,
travel arrangements and expense reporting, and general
administrative and personal duties were also involved.
1994. Arthur Andersen & Co., S.C. - New York, NY
Executive Assistant
Assistant to Partner/Managing Director and six Managers in
the Structured Finance Group/Global Derivatives Practices.
Supported consulting staff consisting of twenty-five people.
Duties entailed assistance in preparation of proposals to
various firms such as GNMA and FNMA. Preparation of resumes
and various brochures for the SFG Mortgage and Asset
Securitization Services. Heavy client contact, coordination
of planning meetings, conferences, travel and expense
reporting, maintenance of Manager's logs, as well as general
administrative duties.
1990-1993: Cowen & Co., New York, NY
Administrative Assistant, Controller's Office - Finance
Administrative support for five Assistant Controllers in the
Finance/Controller's Office. Duties entailed assistance with
payroll, and 401(k) loans, working with broker's
compensations, FOCUS reporting, completion of monthly reports
on Bonus Accruals by Area, Bankruptcy Trading, and Long Term
Statements of Operations. Also assisted in accounts payable
applications, bank reconciliation, payroll applications and
worked closely with Tax Department on various tax
information, audits and year-end Statement of Financial
Condition. Responsible for wire transfers and 401(k)
funding, and travel and expense reporting. General
administrative duties were performed as well.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request