VALERIE I PARRIS
** ******** ******, #*, *********, CT 06830, 914-***-****, *******.*@***.***
To obtain a position as receptionist where I can maximize my organizational skills in an environment to achieve a high degree of efficiency in my work.
Professional Background and Accomplishments
• Acted as first point of contact.
• Prepared and scheduled conference rooms for meetings.
• Answered, screened and directed inbound phone calls.
• Performed general secretarial duties including- scheduling meetings, appointments, faxing, copying, scanning and mailing.
• Received and assisted guests, clients, customers and escorted them to correct destinations.
• Conducted verbal employment verification.
• Sorted received email and electronic deliveries.
• Coordinated the maintenance of the front desk.
• Handled delicate situations, such as customer complaints.
• Accepted letters and packages delivered to the front desk and distributed to appropriate staff and or departments.
• Maintained a pleasant, friendly and professional appearance of the reception space.
• Process labels and prepared packages and letters for overnight deliveries.
• Composed letters, flyers and other correspondences.
• Trained staff for front office.
• Was complimented on my professionalism and my up-beat nature.
Employment History
Cash Office Coordinator – Home Goods, Port Chester, NY 2011-Present
File Clerk - Office Team Staffing Agency (BMW Auto Parts), Port Chester, NY 2011-2012
Administrative Assistant – Carver Center, Port Chester, NY 2010-2011
Internship (Work Study Program) – Westchester Community College 2008-2010
Office Assistant – Midland Truck & Auto Sales, Port Chester, NY 2007-2008
Receptionist - New York Mortgage Company, Purchase, NY 2005-2006
Receptionist – Intercounty Supply (Border Sales) Port Chester, NY 2003-2005
Education
Associates Degree – Human Services, Westchester Community College 2007-2010
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
References upon request