Marcella Thomas
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking to change careers to an administrative/customer oriented field that
will allow me to increase my personal potential as well as the company
potential.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Accustomed to multi-tasking and problem solving while working in a fast
paced environment
Strong motivational skills
Leadership skills- ability to work well in both a supervisory and support
role
Knowledge of computer software
Strong writing and verbal presentation skills
Reliable with a strong work ethic
EXPERIENCE:
Remained at home to focus on writing career, and to raise family and care
for elderly mother 2006-present
State of Illinois, Stateville Correctional Center, Joliet, IL, 1995-
2006
Correctional Officer
Responsbile for ensuring the safety security and sanitation of the
facility. Supervised, directed and instructed inmates on rules and
regulations of the facility.
Foot Locker, Panorama City, CA 1993-1994
Assistant Manager
Assisted the store manager in daily needs and requirements to ensure high
sales volume and exceptional customer service. Duties also included
training new employees, bank deposits, ordering and stocking merchandise,
creating weekly schedules for employees.
Mr. Electrical, Los Angeles, CA 1/1993-7/1993
Electrician Apprentice
Assisted the company owner with wiring and rewiring needs. Installed
outlets and lighting fixtures is commercial and residential buildings.
Mervyn's, Northridge, CA 1986-1992
Customer Service Representative
Responsible for assisting customers and providing high quality customer
service. Ordered new merchandise, conducted inventory search, cash register
operation
.High Point Security, Chicago IL 1984-1986.
.Responsible for Securing employees and faciliies that handled Highly
Classified Government Information.
United States Military, Army National Guard, 1983-1989
Material Control Accounting Specialist
EDUCATION :
RICH SOUTH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL: 1979-1983
RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
AWARDS OR CERTIFICATES:
Illinois Department Of Corrections: 1995
Received a Certificate of Completion for 240 hours of training..
.Special Operations Academy.: 1985
Received a Certificate of Completion for 20 hours of Security Officers
Training.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation: 1985
Received a certificate for attending a Counter Intelligence Awareness
Seminar.