Answering Phones, Data Entry, Office 2019, & Accessibility Tools

James Nicholas Lathouris

*** * **** ****** ********* Heights, IL 60004

847-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Dedicated individual with a variety of experience including Clerical, Food Service, and Logistical responsibilities.

Ability to use a variety of Accessibility Devices and Software Packages to accommodate any position

Well verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in a positive way

Experience organizing and filing documents via a Closed-Circuit TV

Capability of typing 60 wpm, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel 2019, Outlook 2019, and Word 2019

Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to make simple websites look more appealing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Student Work Program - Jacksonville, Illinois Sept 1995 to May 1998

Holly Meyers Furniture

Was an in-store warehouse associate who broke down cardboard, Styrofoam, nylon, plastic, and shredded materials into different compartments outside the store?

Papa John’s Pizza

Was an In-Store Team member who Answered telephones, prepared pizzas and other side dishes, folded boxes, and maintained in-store maintenance as needed

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Recycling Department, Snack Bar, and Dining Hall

Retrieved all forms of materials for the Recycling Department, sorted them into different compartments, and sent completed compartments for pick-up from the community

In the Snack Bar I Answered telephones, filled soda and candy vending machines, wiped down tables and chairs, and maintained in-store maintenance as needed.

Finally in the Dining Hall I assisted in cleaning dishes and maintaining cleanliness standards set forth by company policies

Miner School Student Work Program - Arlington Heights, Illinois Sept 1991 to June 1995

Zurich America

Collated, copied, sorted, and stuffed printed materials for off-campus offices

Fellows Paper Shredder Factory

Assembled various products.

Palatine Processing & Distribution Center

Filled soda and candy vending machines.

Long John Silver’s

Greeted customers as they entered the store.

Prepared, and served food to customers in a quick and safe manner

Assisted in cleaning, and sanitization of tables, cooking surfaces, and mopping floors

EDUCATION

William Rainey Harper College - Palatine, Illinois Aug 2007 to Dec 2017

Associates of Applied Sciences in Computer Applications in Business Applications Specialist

SKILLS

Some knowledge of using EPIC, Microsoft Excel 2019, Outlook 2019, and Word 2019, Corel Word Perfect, and Quicken

A+ Hardware (Knowledge of the internal components of the Operating System)

Ability to create simple websites using Notepad, Adobe Reader DC, Illustrator, Muse, and Photoshop,

Utilize several search engines including Bing, Google, Map Quest, and The Yellow Pages, and

Navigating several social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter

Able to use a variety of Accessibility devices and software packages including Reading and Writing Braille, Braille Labelers, Braille Note mPower BT Note takers, CCTV, DAISY Audio Book Players, Duxbury Braille Translator, Handheld Magnifiers, iPad, JAWS for Windows Screen Reader, Kurzweil 1000 Scanning Software, Microsoft Surface, NVDA Screen Reader, and enlarging the screen with ZoomText 2023 Large Print Software

Bilingual in English and Greek

AWARDS

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired - Jacksonville, Illinois Sept 1995 to May 1998

Several awards & ribbons from Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Warriors Track N Field, Wrestling, and Forensics.

Miner LD Center - Arlington Heights, Illinois Sept 1991 to Sept 2000

Several Plaques and Trophies from the Miner LD Center 49ers Bowling League

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services - Chicago, Illinois Jan 2010 to Mar 2010

Certification in Braille

William Rainey Harper College - Palatine, Illinois Aug 1998 to Dec 2005

Administrative Technology General Office Certification

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