ELIZABETH T. DOWSETT

***** ******** **., **** ***, Fairfax, VA 22033

571-***-****

adh1vk@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS SUMMARY

Strong inter-personal and communications skills with both adults and children; familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic office administrative procedures; good time management skills; diligent and reliable in meeting deadlines; cashier and cash management experience.

EDUCATION

Rhode Island College, 1985-87

Completed 24 credits toward MA in Elementary Education

Washington Business School, 1984

Legal Secretary Diploma, Dean’s List, GPA 4.0

The George Washington University, 1982-83

Completed 18 credits of graduate study in Education

Adelphi University, 1982

BS in Earth Science, minor in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.6

Earth Science Award and Trustee Scholarship for Academic Achievement

EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate, Macy’s, 2015-June 2020

Responsible for interacting with customers on clothing choices, handling cash register transactions and returns, enrolling applicants in Macy’s credit card program, organizing and maintaining stock, inventory, training new associates.

Substitute Teacher,1994-95

Montessori Country School, Herndon, Virginia. Supported teachers in regular classroom activities. Monitored children for teachers during lunchtime and recess periods.

Typist, 1988-89

Reston Psychological Center. Typed assessments from transcription machines and handwritten notes. Performed routine office work, answering phones, confirming appointments and greeting patients.

Research Assistant, 1987

Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Assisted the Dean of Medicine in developing a cooperative geriatric training program with academic and private health care institutions in Southern New England.

Secretary, 1984-86

Department of Computer Science, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. As Coordinating Secretary 1985-86: Assisted Chairman in all aspects of Department administration. Liaison between Chairman and all faculty and staff. Coordinated faculty committee assignments, fund raising, external relations. Trained and directed Administrative Staff. As Senior Academic Secretary 1984-85: Performed diversified administrative tasks for six faculty members.

Graduate Assistant, 1985-86

Department of Elementary Education, Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island.

Coordinated undergraduate students’ in-school observations, student teaching and tutoring assignments.

Administrative Office Assistant, 1984

Registrar, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Entered grade changes, transfer credits and advance placement credits into IBM VM370 system.

Secretary/Receptionist, 1984

Gilbert K. Davis and Associates, Herndon, Virginia. Performed assorted legal office work.

Student Teacher, 1983

Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School, Vienna, Virginia. Planned and implemented unit and daily lesson plans; evaluated student behavior and achievements.

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