Hard working college graduate seeking non proft entry level job (financial district)
Reply to: res-601673458@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-10, 11:16AM PDT
To whom it may concern,
I am a graduate of California State University at Chico with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Spanish. I am self motivated, energetic and an excellent multi-tasker.
For the past year I have been working at a small litigation outsourcing company in the San Francisco financial district. Starting as a temp, my sharp skills and leadership allowed me to advance quickly.
I am currently looking for a career in which I can better demonstrate my creativity and contribute my ideas to a dynamic organization. Not only am I a fast learner with an outgoing personality and a strong work ethic, but I also have strong written and oral communication skills.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications and accomplishments would meet the needs of your organization and look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Kate O’Brien
Kate Maureen O’Brien
EDUCATION
California State University, Chico August 2001 – December 2005
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology/Minor in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Evolve Discovery – San Francisco, CA November 2006-January 2008
Director of Administration
Responsibilities include:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable/Senior Collections Manager
• Gathered client invoices using Microsoft Excel to be compiled and sent to bookkeeper for processing
• Collected appropriate documents for quarter and year end taxes to be filed in a timely manner
• Human Resources- Research FMLA and Disability Leave laws and present information to staff as well as providing appropriate paperwork
• Hiring and terminating employees
•Discipline employees-Write ups, suspensions, etc
• Monitor employee attendance- track sick time and vacation time
• Payroll- Calculate hours for 50 employees in three different cities and process using Preview for Paychex
• Administer paperwork for new employees such as W-4s, Benefits, Health Insurance
• Liaison between senior and junior staff
• Review and research contracts and leases with vendors and present information to senior staff
• Monitored and Collected Expense Reports from employees and itemized all expenses into Quickbooks
SKILLS
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Preview for Paychex, Adobe, Atlas ti and SPSS Database
Languages: Spanish
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Teaching and Projects Abroad (TAPA) September 2006-November 2006
Volunteer – Cuzco, Perú
• Lived and worked as a volunteer in Perú teaching English to 4-6 year old indigenous children
o Lived in Cuzco and commuted two hours on bus to Coya
o Assisted teacher in lesson plans
o Implementation of the English language to children using drawings, songs and other creative tactics
Community Action Volunteers in Education (C.A.V.E.) January 2002 –December 2005
• Classroom aide for first grade classroom.
o Helped students with spelling and reading homework, as well as overall study skills and classroom behavior.
o Assisted teacher in preparation and execution of lesson plans.
o Dedicated 3 hours a week to the students as an aide and role model.
• Volunteered in a mentor program for the mentally and physically disabled called Special Pals.
o Devoted 6 hours a week to a girl with severe Down syndrome.
o Organized different activities and events, which included baseball games, trips to the park, swimming, etc.
o Continued to maintain a relationship with the client at the end of program.
• Group leader of Classroom Aide and Hermanos y Hermanas programs.
o Interviewed potential volunteers and guided them through the clearance process.
o Managed relationship between teachers and students. Responsible for the volunteer commitment of the program. Including monitoring of hours as contracted by the volunteers
o Issued grades and school credits for the achievement of the volunteers.
• Coordinator of the Hermanos y Hermanas program.
o Responsible for entire program, which included the placement of ESL students with the appropriate college volunteer.
o Hired 2 people to facilitate the group leader’s responsibilities and follow through.
o Maintained professional relationship with educators.
WORK HISTORY
Mercedes Hair of the dog Cantina, Hostess/Waitress (January 2006-May 2006)
Jamba Juice, Team Member (April 2005-December 2005
Nob Hill Café, Hostess/Waitress (June 2004-January 2006 (Seasonal)
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