Thursday, June 4, 2009

Kristin K. / Office Manager

Kristin K.
Cumming, GA 30041
kris_atl@yahoo.com

ACHIEVEMENTS

· Reduced overall overhead 8% by researching and re-directing items to be purchased.
· Promoted in the fall of 2008 while others in the office were laid off at Parrott Building Group.
· Reduced the cost of labor 25% by conducting competitive interviews and hiring subcontractors.
· Reduced the cost of shipping, supplies, and equipment by analyzing costs.
· Achieved QuickBooks Certification in January 2008.
· Consistently received bonuses from Parker Chandler Homes for my hard work and reliability.
· Increased revenue by 15% and awarded Employee of the Year in 2005 at RJS Construction.
· Received Notary in September of 2008.

SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook); QuickBooks; Adobe; McGraw Hill

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parrott Building Group * Johns Creek, GA * Office Manager * (06/08 – Current)
· Research for Commercial Jobs
· Type proposals, estimates, and invoices
· Responsible for checks, company credit cards, and petty cash
· Process invoices for payment
· Pay necessary bills and purchase miscellaneous items for office
· Make travel arrangements (flights, car rentals, and hotel rooms; domestic and international)
· Shipping and receiving; coordinate with US Customs for security door shipments
· Create PowerPoint presentations for high dollar clients
· Help Project Manager and Owner with client budgets
· Work with Project Managers on budgets
· Acquire lien waivers for client purposes
· Make cash and check deposits
· Process returns
· Manage accounts receivable and payable
· Collect Insurance Certificates from vendors
· Create in depth spreadsheets to track job costs
· Built up sister company, Honey Don’t (website and marketing material)
· Event Planning

Atlanta Pools, Inc. & Atlanta Boat & RV * Cumming, GA * Office Manager * (01/08 – 05/08)
· Scheduled and checked inspections
· Applied and obtained variance requests
· Completed permit packages for submission to many different cities and counties
· Scheduled service calls and assisted customers with any issues
· Maintained and updated QuickBooks database
· Handled accounts receivable and payable
· Typed proposals and sent out literature packages for potential customers.
· Ordered and checked inventory for supplies and warehouse.
· Kept detailed records of each phase of ongoing jobs and inspections.
· Helped customers pick out selections for pool tile, stone, and pebble tec.
· Kept detailed records for Boat and RV storage.
· Invoiced and recorded payments

Independent Runners * Cumming, GA * Owner/ Operator * (03/06 – 12/07)
· Prepared all necessary paperwork for water meters and building permits
· Ran permits for approximately 125 homes per month
· Responsible for blank checks from homebuilders for purchasing permits
· Read house plans, site plans, plats, soil erosion reports and maps
· Worked in Forsyth, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Jackson Counties
· Handled LDP’s (land disturbance permit) and HLP’s (house location plan)
· Created records of each house, each subdivision and each home builder
· Prepared detailed records of all invoices
· Developed and maintained customer databases
· Tracked all necessary permits for financing purposes

R.J.S. Construction (OOB) * Marietta, GA * Office Manager PT * (08/01 – 03/06)
· Developed and maintained home and customer databases
· Managed payroll for 15 employees
· Scheduled customer appointments and potential clients
· Researched and reviewed foreclosures for possible settlement
· Corresponded with sub-contractors and vendors
· Resolved any invoice issues with vendors and sub-contractors
H.R.S. of Atlanta * Buckhead, GA * Office Manager * (02/03- 05/04)
· Organized records of colors, styles and systems
· Presented new clients with hair systems
· Created and maintained a database system for 200 customer hair pieces
· Assisted VP with written and oral correspondence
· Prepared hair and files for next day’s clients
· Ordered hair and products daily

EDUCATION: Anticipated date of graduation with the Business Administrative Technology Associates Degree is Winter of 2009.

Awarded:
1. Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate
2. General Office Assistant Certificate
3. Business Administrative Technology Diploma

Lanier Technical College (01/09 – Current) * Cumming, GA * Business Administrative Technology

· Database Applications, Introduction to Psychology
· Presentation Fundamentals, Composition and Rhetoric, Elementary Algebra

Lanier Technical College * (08/01 – 12/01, 08/07 – 12/08) * Cumming, GA * Business & Office Technology

· Word Processing, Principles of Accounting, Office Procedures
· Business Communications, Advanced Document Processing
· Advanced Word Processing, Advanced Spreadsheet Fundamentals
· Business Math, Database Fundamentals , Machine Transcription
· Spreadsheet Fundamentals, Document Processing, Keyboarding
Lanier Technical College * (01/02 – 03/03) * Cumming, GA * Marketing Management

· Principles of Management, Introduction to Marketing, Business Law
· Principles of Economics Fundamentals, English Fundamentals
· Selling, Buying, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Entrepreneurship
Lanier Technical College * (08/00 – 07/01) * Cumming, GA * Computer Information Systems

· Computer Concepts, Operating System Concepts , Business English
· Introduction to Microcomputers, Interpersonal Relations
· Networking Fundamentals, Professional Development

Julie B. / Marketing/PR Professional

Julie B.
Alpharetta, GA 30022
julie.bowcutt@att.net

Marketing/PR Professional
Detail oriented, bold & innovative marketing/PR professional. Directed marketing/PR campaigns for more than 100 Chick-fil-A restaurant openings. Extensive experience with media markets in most US cities. Winner of PRSA Phoenix Award in 2006. National Advertising Campaign Competition winner in 1987. Excel in fast paced, demanding, project-based settings. Excellent planning, scheduling, and event management skills.

Work Experience
Senior Account Executive Atlanta, Georgia
CP Communications, Inc. 2004 to 2009

Worked local media markets throughout the US to generate media coverage for Chick-fil-A grand openings nationwide, resulting in an average of $80K of free media coverage per opening. Accomplished this by writing press releases, researching local media, contacting reporters, scheduling executive interviews, and visiting media outlets to pitch story. Also prepared and accompanied Chick-fil-A executives (including Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy) on media interviews.
Consulted with Chick-fil-A marketing teams to conceptualize media opportunities and develop brand initiatives. This work led to strategic participation in community events and sponsorships, and the preparation of effective collateral for upcoming campaigns.
Recruited local media coverage for Chick-fil-A scholarship presentations, resulting in more than $20,000 of gratis coverage by local media per scholarship. Created dynamic presentation format and prepared scholarship recipients for interviews with local media.

Event Planner Roswell, Georgia
Community Church 1996 to 2006

Negotiated and secured venues, conceived themes, outlined agendas, booked speakers and directed registration for yearly conferences for 180+ youth ages 12-18, managing an average of 20 adult volunteers and budgets of up to $30,000.

Regional Public Affairs Director Rochester, Minnesota
Regional Church 1989 to 1994

Acted as spokesperson and media liaison for seven congregations. Responsibilities included organizing community events, writing press releases, pitching media, negotiating sponsorship opportunities, overseeing the efforts of and providing training for the public affairs director of each congregation.

Marketing & Public Relations Provo, Utah
Novell Networks, Inc. 1987 to 1988

Handled internal and external communications for growing software company which included interfacing with advertising and public relations firms, providing onsite support to sales staff during trade shows, preparing communications collaterals, attending press conferences, writing articles for the company’s magazine, The Lan Times, and serving as event coordinator for customer appreciation parties.

Education
B.A. in Communications Provo, Utah
Brigham Young University 1987

Ashley K. / Admin Assistant or AutoCad/Drafting

Ashley K.
Oakwood, Ga. 30566
ashkilby@gmail.com

Education

· West Hall High School
o Graduated 2005
o Dual Seal Diploma (both College and Tech Prep) with Tech concentration in Computer Aided Drafting
o 3.5 GPA
o SAT score of 1240 (630 Verbal, 610 Math)

· Gainesville State College
o Graduated May 2008
o Associate of Arts degree in Political Science
o 3.32 GPA
o Merit List Fall 2005, Fall 2007, and Spring 2008

· Georgia State University
o Attended Fall 2008

Work Experience

· Kilby Land Surveying
o Flowery Branch, Ga
o August 2001 to June 2005
o While attending West Hall High I worked part time at my family’s Land Surveying company. I worked mainly as a CAD drafter in the office, but also helped in the field when needed. From this work experience, along with several classes during my high school and college career, I developed an extensive knowledge of how to utilize computer drafting programs, such as AutoCAD, to produce plats for clients. I also answered client’s calls and questions and helped keep project files in order.

· United Community Bank
o Gainesville, Ga
o July 2005 to August 2008
o Upon entering Gainesville State College I began working part time in the Gainesville Loan Operations of United Community Bank. I was hired, at first, on a temporary basis to aid in the initial setting up of the Gainesville branch’s Loan Operations. My main duty was to keep customers’ loan files in order. After two months of temporary employment I was added as a permanent part time employee. My duties grew to include helping with clearing file exceptions, aiding lenders in getting documents from the loan files in our building, helping upload loans to LaserPro, and running the transactions involved in the opening of a new loan. I also occasionally helped cover the switchboard, answer calls and questions and directing calls as needed. I left United Community in August 2008 to attend Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga.

Other Activities

· West Hall High School Drafting Club’s Fall Festival
o I helped organize the Fall Festival from 2003 to 2005. This included collaborating with other of the school’s clubs to assign booths, organizing the location and layout of the festival and promoting the festival in the community and amongst local elementary schools.

Computer/Language Skills

· Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
· Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD
· Extensive knowledge of both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox
· Working knowledge of many Graphic Design programs, such as Corel Painter X
· Working knowledge of LaserPro and Navigator
· Basic knowledge of Spanish

* References provided at request.

Laura H. /Collections & Accounts Receivables; Administrative Assistant

Laura H.
Norcross, GA 30092
Email Jefe for contact info: Jefe@Project961.com

Objective: A long-term position allowing for growth and development utilizing my professional experience.

Summary Of Qualifications: Ability to work well with others in supervisory and support staff roles. Excellent with customer service and problem resolution, specifically in areas of accounts receivable and collections. Skilled with Excel, Microsoft Word, and in-house software for accounting and customer databases. Reliable, responsible, detail and deadline oriented.

Professional Experience

Collections

  • Maintained communications with Agents, companies, and collections attorney·
  • Collected outstanding balances from final audits, account currents, and companies. Utilized collection attorney less than 12% for outstanding audits with a portfolio of $4.7 Million.
  • Prepared daily bank deposits

Accounts Receivables and Payables

  • Applied payment for agents, insured’s and companies
  • Handled account payables for audits, companies and account currents for $2 Million portfolio
  • Resolved problematic policies
  • Established Accounting Procedures for Golden Isles Underwriters

Administrative Assistant

  • Managed Calendar for Clients and Financial Representatives
  • Completed illustrations and in-forced ledgers
  • Maintained accurate records of tasks, paperwork and client communications for both insurance and investments
  • Populated new in-house customer database
  • Prepared investment paperwork for clients
  • Managed customer’s phone calls and problem resolutions
  • Prepared customer’s policies for delivery after insurance approval
  • Coordinated client medical exams

Employment History

  • Mass Mutual Life Associate Representative Feb 2008 to Present
  • Northwestern Live Associate Representative Oct 2006 to Feb 2008
  • Solomon Edwards Temp Agency Collections Apr 2006 to Aug 2006
  • Golden Isles Underwriters Broker Assistant Apr 2001 to Feb 2006
  • The St. Paul Company Accounting Specialist Sept 1996 to Apr 2001

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Megan S. / Lab Tehnician

Megan S.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
meganstorey@bellsouth.net

Driven Professional seeking a challenging position as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, where expertise in fluid analysis, laboratory testing and aseptic techniques will prove instrumental to company success.
Career Profile

A results-driven Clinical Laboratory Technician expert with experience performing complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. In-depth expertise in variety of multi-skilled laboratory support functions, including specimen collection and preparation for analysis. Strong “hands on” experience teaching and performing routine clerical and technical processes required for the smooth operation of the laboratory unit. Adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques. Proven ability to maintain safe, organized, and contaminant-free environment. Core competencies include:

Hematology Chemistry
Anatomy Physiology
Microbiology Computer Applications
Immunohematology Serology

Professional Experience

Clinical Immunohematology Tanner Carrollton
Clinical Hematology Tanner Carrollton
Clinical Chemistry Higgins General Hospital
Clinical Microbiology Tanner Villa Rica
Successfully perform complex laboratory tests and intricate procedures on blood and bodily fluids, in assurance with hospital and state policy and procedures.
Responsible for managing all upgrades, maintenance and minor repair on all laboratory equipment.
Effectively enforce quality control for all chemical reagents.
Proficient in the use of laboratory analyzers and equipment, including Beckman Coulter LH 750, Beckman Coulter HMX, Beckman Coulter Access 2, Beckman Coulter Unicel DxC 600, Vitek, Bactec 9120, Stago Compact, Clinitek Advantus, Clinitek Status, and Ortho Provue.

Customer Service Summit Oil Company 2000-2008

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology West Central Technical College
6 Months Clinical Training at Local Hospitals

Christy T. / Office Support

CHRISTY T.
Loganville GA 30052
christytrimble@yahoo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position requiring excellent support skills in an office environment. Position should require a variety of tasks and allow for growth and advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over two years of experience in an office support position
* Proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
* Ability to work independently and in group settings

COMPUTER AND OFFICE SKILLS
Windows (XP, 98, 95, 3.1), Microsoft Office (Including Excel
and Word), Data Entry, 10 Key Calculator, multiple line
phone, copier, fax machine, typewriter

EXPERIENCE

Atlanta Ice Forum
01/08- Pres. ● Customer Service
● Build relationships with customers
● Manager of all large group projects.
● Manage all front office responsibilities.
06/07-11/07 RIEXINGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Administrative Assistant
· Send correspondence to debtors
· Maintain database of debtor contact
· Receptionist relief
· Contact attorneys to verify bankruptcy

10/06-03/07 APPLEONE EMPLOYMENT
· Gwinnett County Magistrate Court & Tax Commissioners Office
· Data Entry of court documents & reimbursement information
· Liaison between public and judges
· Processing tax checks
· Researching tax accounts

James R. / Cabinet Maker

James D. Ryan
Woodstock, GA 30188
jdryan@bellsouth.net

OBJECTIVE: My goal is to obtain a position that will provide both a challenging environment where I can utilize my abilities and also offer the opportunity to develop and advance professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS: Offering a distinct and successful background in management, customer service, woodworking, sales and technology.

EXPERIENCE: Trademark Cabinets LLC
March 2008 – May 2009

· Developed Designs using CAD Software
· Created Cut-list and Material Order Lists Per Job
· Ordered and Picked up Materials and accessories for Jobs
· Cut out, Assembled, prepped all parts for jobs
· Finished/Painted all jobs when necessary
· Trouble shooting all design for potential installation problems
· Quality control, inspecting daily production for mistakes or accidental omissions
· Worked with company owners to ensure a smooth workflow
· Assisted company owner in obtaining materials, doing field measurements, meeting with clients, developing punch lists for installers, making deliveries, checking in special orders, and updating job files
· Helped out in the field when needed with installations and etc…


Father’s Finest Homemade Cabinetry
Operations/Project Manger - November 2006 - April 2007

· Assisted in interviewing, hiring and retaining personnel
· Assisted with both employee and team performance and progress evaluations
· Ensured that target delivery dates were met.
· Analyzed team members for efficiency and coached when needed
· Delegated tasks to team members based upon their strengths and capabilities
· Built morale in the shop by acknowledging individual and team successes


PHX Home Products, Canton, GA
Field Engineer/Custom Closet Sales August 2005–November 2006

· Acting as a liaison between project managers and PHX to ensure that all problems are resolved while maintaining the company and the client’s best interest at hand
· Primary contact for all customer closet sales and designs; as needed closet installer and repairer Duties have also included the preparation of custom closet bids for leading home manufacturers

SKILLS: Extensive carpentry and woodworking experience. Ability to work well with tight guidelines and under stressful circumstances. Detail oriented and self-driven. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of Word and Excel. Exceptional computer and Internet skills .