Administrative Assistant Office
Resume:
Melissa A. Alvarado
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: 225-***-****
Alt Phone: 985-***-****
Objective
My objective is to find employment with an established employer that I can stay with until retirement age.
Abilities
For 20 years I worked as an Administrative Assistant. I am a very organized and detailed individual. I have been out of the workforce for a few years now, so I decided to go back to school and update myself on the latest technology and programs being used in today's office. I have been attending Delgado Community College since the spring of 2012 and have made the Dean's List every semester. In the Fall of 2013, I earned a certificate in Technical Competency in Clerical Automation and in the Spring of 2015 I earned Technical Competency in Management Trainee in General Business.
Listed below are the following classes that I have taken to prepare myself for going back into the workforce:
Computer & Internet Literacy
Human Relations in Business
Principles of Management
Fundamentals of Accounting
Word Processing
General Office Procedures
Presentation with PowerPoint
Spreadsheet Applications
Computerized Accounting: Quick Books
Document Production
Database Applications
Advanced Word Processing
Survey of Computer Applications
Business Ethics
Supervision
Business Communications
Human Resource Management
Customer Service
Office Management
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Business
Business Math
I only have a few more classes to take to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business & Technology.
Employment History
Secretary, Administrative Assistant
02/2015 - Current
Darling Ingredients
Holden, LA
Darling Ingredients is a plant that processes used cooking oil, fat & bone, and trap water. Some of my job duties included payroll, closings, entering all maintenance, grease, fat & bone, and trap routes. In charge of Pure Safety by assigning Safety classes to each employee and making sure it was done in a timely manner. Making sure our drivers were 100% in compliance with DQDS. Answering all calls from customers regarding pick up's or problems with their grease/grease containers.
Office Manager/A/R Manager, Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
09/2005 - 05/2006
Just Add Gas, Inc.
Albany, LA
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. In charge of all facets of Accounts Receivable on a computer level and manually. Worked 300 accounts daily where collections was concerned. Stayed on the phone an average of 4 to 6 hours a day. Also made sure morale in the office stayed on a happy note.
Office Assistant, Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
06/1997 - 08/2002
Anthony's Upholstery
Tickfaw, LA
Handled accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking deposits, and all necessary office duties. Also in charge of all commercial and residential sales.
Paraprofessional
09/1993 - 05/1997
Tangipahoa Parish School Board
Tickfaw, LA
Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
Executive Assistant, Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
04/1989 - 12/1992
World Wide Beauty Industries
Fresno, CA
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. A/R, A/P, Office Administration, Student Management, Executive Assistant to President/CEO. All phases of Bkkp. dealing with large sums of money on 15 different accounts. Worked with our C.P.A. in the preparation of all reports. All deposits made. Reconciled checking accounts. Informed owner of all figures and balances regarding 18 Beauty Colleges throughout California.
Education History
Completion Date
Issuing Institution
Location
Qualification
Course of Study
05/1982
Assumption Sr. High School
LA
High School Diploma
Business Administration
Certifications
Certification Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Technical Competency in Clerical Automation/Delgado Community College Fall 2013
Technical Competency in Management Trainee in General Business Spring 2015
Honors
Delgado Community College Dean's List from spring, 2012 to present.
Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)
Very active within my community helping out the very young and the elderly.
References
Pauline Stehr, Office Manager
World Wide Beauty Ind., Inc.
332 E. Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
Business reference known for 20 year(s).
Dean Wagner
Hwy 43
Albany, LA 70711
Personal reference known for 14 year(s).
Scott Roye, Owner
Just Add Gas, Inc.
P.O. Box 943
Albany, LA 70711
Business reference known for 6 year(s).
Cheryl Santangelo
Anthony's Upholstery
Retired School Teacher
12156 Hwy. 442 W.
Tickfaw, LA 70466
Business & personal reference known for 50 year(s).
Mark Owens, Notary
Montpelier Avenue
Albany, LA 70711
Personal reference known for 10 year(s).
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