MARIA McWAID
Wolcott, CT 06716
PROFICIENCIES
∙ Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Publisher
∙ Fundraiser Software
∙ 85 wpm
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
∙ Strong Communication Skills ∙ Detail Oriented
∙ Comfortable in Fast-Paced Environment ∙ Multi-Tasker
∙ Motivated Self-Starter ∙ Highly Organized
∙ Strong Individual Contributor ∙ Team Player
∙ Professional Maturity ∙ Sense of Urgency
WORK EXPERIENCE
Carolyn’s Place, Inc. Waterbury, CT
Office Manager April 2008-Current
∙ Responsible for A/R, A/P, quarterly newsletter, large mailings, business
forms, Annual Dinner organization, and other general office functions.
St. Pius X Church Wolcott, CT
Custodial, Landscaping, and Housekeeping Services May 2006-April 2008
Jaci Carroll Staffing Services Waterbury, CT
St. Mary’s Hospital Department of Surgery January-May 2006
Trolley Stop Luncheonette/General Store Beacon Falls, CT
Co-Owner and Manager 1989-2005
∙ Operated all functions of the business.
∙ Assumed responsibility for the recruiting, hiring, and training of employees.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Wallingford, CT
Patent Secretary 1988-1990
∙ Produced patents using Word Perfect for Patent Attorneys
∙ Performed medical research and maintained daily contact with Legal Dept.
New Waterbury, Ltd. Waterbury, CT
Office Manager 1987-1988
Automation Systems Inc. Oxford, CT
Sales Secretary March-September 1986
American Electro Products Waterbury, CT
Administrative Assistant to V. P. of Sales 1984-1985
Anamet (Anaconda) Waterbury, CT
Administrative Assistant to V. P. of Sales 1982-1984
Administrative Secretary 1981-1982
Correspondence Secretary 1979-1981
Jaci Carroll Staffing Services Waterbury, CT
Temporary Secretary at Anaconda 1978-1979
EDUCATION
Watertown High School Watertown, CT
High School Graduate 1978
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request