Olivia Brown Lewis
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Telephone: 423-***-****
Email: ***********@*********.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position with a company that would enable me to use my skills and experience, as well as offer an opportunity for growth and advancement within the organization.
EDUCATION:
2003 to 2007 Covenant College, Mt. Lookout, Georgia
Bachelors of Science Degrees in Business Management Organization and Criminal Justice.
1993 to 1994 Education Direct, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Legal Assistant Certificate
EMPLOYMENT:
1/2009 to Present Advantage Sales and Marketing, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Position: Lead Sales Specialist
Demonstrates new products on the market by event execution. Set up carts, bulletins, and cooks new products meals as required, hands out brochures, and purchases materials and supplies as needed. Supervises and trains sales specialists. Heavy contact with employees, customers and managers. Develops and maintains a team oriented atmosphere. Acquired a Food safety Manager Certification in March of 2009.
10/2007 to 12/2008 The Salvation Army, Chattanooga, Tennessee/
Position: Bureau of Prisons Desk Monitor
Works circulation desk monitoring prison inmates, greeting visitors and
clients. Answered telephones. Responsible for accountability of Bops'
whereabouts by making random calls to place of employment or home.
Conducted rounds of facility and supervises inmates activities such as
Performing their assigned tasks. Administered breathalyzers and U.A.'s to
Inmates. Wrote incident reports for homeless shelter and inmates.
10/2003 to0 4/2006 Allied Barton Security Services, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Position: Receptionist Security Guard
Worked circulation desk monitoring badges, greeting visitors and clients, answering telephones and assisting in all safety procedures pertaining to the position. Hotel Security Guard: Conducted floor rounds, checked all doorways and entrances, monitored guests, worked directly with manger to provide safety and harmony within the hotel. (State of Tennessee Guard's license on going).
2/1993 to 1/2000 Cincinnati Board of Education Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: In- School Suspension and Substitute Teacher
Performed as an ISS Instructor monitoring students that had behavior problems, administering discipline reports, talking to parents and teachers as well as encouraging students to do better. Substituted as teacher or I.A. wherever the need arises. Aided in preparation of IEP and school reports, monitored students on buses, classrooms and playgrounds, assisted in reading and special needs classes.
5/1994 to 3/1995 Legal Plus/Career Blazers, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Litigation promoted to Q.C.
Started litigation process at Arthur Andersen and ended up as a Q.C. of documents. Processed legal documents and applied codes. Aided in the process to train new temporaries.
8/1991 to 4/2000 H&R Block, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Tax Preparer
Trained as a professional tax associate. Prepared, researched and applied pertinent tax laws to client returns. Administered checks and answered phones. Supervised and trained new tax preparers in the mornings.
5/1988 to 2/1993 Cincinnati Job Corp Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Accounting/Payroll Students Clerk
Supervised and responsible for staff and students payrolls, assize garnishments, deductions, sick, vacation and personal leave to payroll. Performed as a petty cash custodian, reconciled accounts, deposited funds and maintained all financial records according to accounts. Performed duties as a cashier and a mentor to students. Ability to multi-task and be flexible.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:
4/2002 to Present Southside Historic District, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Position: Reading Center Coordinator and Finance Chairperson
1/1983 to 2/2000 Bethel No .II Apostolic Church
Position: Church Financial Person
1/1991 to 6/1993 Pro Kids, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Court Appointed Special Advocate
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to work and supervise people as I did with the jobs as teacher assistant, substitute teacher, reading center coordinator, and with the Job Corp Center. There is proven ability to work with financial records and money in an accurate, organized and professional way.