Danita Bowen Cover Letter & Resume
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am very interested in applying for the position(s) that is currently available. I have over 20 years of
Administrative, Office, Bookkeeping and Customer Service experience. I am currently still employed at
my present job which is ending at the end of the month due to a considerable lack in funding. References are available. I have attached my resume with all of my information. My salary requirements are minimum $40,000. If there are any questions or if there will be scheduling for interviews, please call me at work 203-***-****, or cell 203-***-****.
I am available for interviews or work before the end of the month if needed.
Thank you,
Danita Bowen
Danita A. Bowen
134 Rock Creek Road
New Haven, CT. 06515
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To secure a position in business, where I can utilize my skills and experience to their full potential,
while progressing in all facets of business.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Over twenty years experience in all facets of business and administration.
Experienced full-charge bookkeeper, receptionist, and secretary.
Strong background in office management, customer service
Ability to be both creative and innovative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Typing 50-55 wpm; IBM PC computer, Apple MacIntosh.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to be both creative and innovative. Also, a flexible, reliable and punctual worker.
Experience in Data-entry, Word Perfect ,Word, Excel, Lotus, Outlook,Organizer,
Peachtree, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher, Print Shop, Strong Internet, Masterspecs,
AIA Contract Documents,( Notary Public), (Public Service License)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10/07 – 03/31/09 Axion Research Foundation, Inc. Hamden, CT.
Position: Executive Assistant
Duties: Phones, filing, greeting clients, Grant Assistance, Notary Public, Internet Researcher, Agency function Coordinator, Vendor relations, Travel/Meeting coordinator, Travel when needed
Reason for leaving: Cut in Non-Profit funding
Contact: Maryanne Johnson
Phone: 203-***-****
07/03 - 09/07 Simeone & Costantini Architects LLC, New Haven, CT.
Position: Office Manager / F/C Bookkeeper(Peachtree) / Notary Public
Duties: Phones, filing, greeting clients, A/P, A/R, Payroll. Specification editing, typing, compiling and assisting with promotionals, RFQ’s, RFP’s, brochures and AIA Documents.
Reason for leaving: Company closed by Owner.
Contact: Joseph Simeone III, Marco Costantini
Phone: 203-***-****
06/00 - Present Southern Connecticut State University (Engleman Hall) New Haven, CT.
Position: PRAXIS Test Proctor/Associate
Duties: Supervise testing, assemble tests & forms, typing, filing,
Reason for leaving: Still employed here part time, seasonal (Saturdays).
Contact: Carolyn Carrington
Phone: 203-***-****
11/95 - 12/05 Dixwell Community House, 197 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, CT.
Position: Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Duties :Personally assist the Director, Grant writing, Typing, Data Entry, (Windows, MS Word, Lotus, Excel, Lotus Organizer, Outlook, Access, Publisher, Corel, Desk Top, Peach Tree & Quick
books Applications, Powerpoint, Internet) phones, room reservations, greet clients, Supervisor of
Lifeline Food Program and Q-House Van Fleet, Elderly Transportation and maintenance,
Supervisor of Community Service Workers, filing, supplies, phones, inventory, ordering supplies
and other miscellaneous office duties, payables and receivables. On call 24/7 security system.
Reason for leaving: Company closed.
Contact: Kelly Williams (Supervisor, Board Chair)
Phone: 203-***-****(Home) / 203-***-****(Cell)
08/95 - 02/97 Super K-Mart Center, Foxon Blvd. New Haven, CT.
Position: 3rd shift Customer Service
Duties: Refunds, phones, customer service, cashiering.
Reason for leaving: Resigned, I could no longer handle distance between 2 Full Time jobs.
Contact: Human Resources (Ms.Oiye)
Phone: 203-***-****
09/92 - 11/94 CSS: Church Street South Management, New Haven, CT.
Position: Receptionist / clerical
Duties: Typing, phones, rent collection, filing, a/r and a/p.
Reason for leaving: Laid off, no funds allocated for position.
Contact: Mr. Thomas Fischer
Phone: 203-***-****
04/89 - 06/92 Shubert Theater, College Street, New Haven, CT.
Position: Box office clerk
Duties: Ticket sales, answer phones, filing, data-entry, customer service.
Reason for leaving: Laid off due to cut in funding.
Contact: Raymond Cook
Phone: 203-***-****
09/84 - 11/89 Premier Management Company, New Haven, CT.
Position: Office Manager / Full Charge bookkeeping,
Duties: A/R and AP, customer service, phones, filing, typing, computer in-put,
credit and collection of rents, apartment rentals / inspecting, bank reconciliations,
computerized payroll and taxes (Lotus), word-processing (WordPerfect)
Reason for leaving: Company was sold
Contact: Sharon Tyson
Phone: 203-***-****
10/83 - 04/84 C .A.R.P , New Haven, CT.
Position: Administrative Office Assistant
Duties: A/R, A/P, phones, filing, typing, bank deposits, all office functions.
Reason for leaving: Six month temp position, until administration was hired.
Contact: Joseph Searles
Phone: (Listed)
EDUCATION
Hillhouse High School, New Haven, CT. (May 1979)
South Central Community College, New Haven, CT. Associates in Phlebotomy (June 1982)
OTHER COURSES
Certified by the State of Connecticut in: Financial Family Planning, Filing, Auditing and Payroll.
(1988)
REFERENCES
Robyn Odei-Ntiri (City of New Haven) Mix Avenue, Hamden, CT 203-***-****
Deborah Russell (Ct. Neurosurgery), Morse Street, Hamden, CT 203-***-****
Minnie Evans (Board of ED/ NH) Chapel St., New Haven, CT 203-***-****
Elnora Russell-Bell (Yale Univ) Carmel St, New Haven, CT 203-***-****
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