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Recent Transplant to Fresno Seeking Hire


City : fresno, CA
University : Mills
Major : Philosophy

Laura

 OBJECTIVE:
I am an educated and energetic professional, a quick learner and I have the ability to manage several tasks in stressful or hectic environments. I am an excellent communicator seeking a challenging position which utilizes my current skills and abilities and has the opportunity for professional growth.

 
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1/2007 - Present Injured in auto accident
Fresno, CA
My leg and ankle were broken in an auto accident which required two surgeries four months apart, plus five months of physical therapy. Presently I have fully recovered and I am looking forward to a new career.

5/2006 – 1/2007- Live in Care Giver for Grandfather
Castro Valley, CAAs the only family member living in the area of my Grandfather I had to leave my job and move in with him to provide round the clock supervision and care due to his dementia. 1/2006 - 5/2006- Accounting Assistant ISMRM
Berkeley/CA
Worked with the accounting department preparing member information materials by entering, sorting, maintaining and troubleshooting the entire database in order to give precise and accurate information and recommendations to the Director. I also assisted each department in developing specific training programs and preparing training materials to support departmental needs.

3/2005 – 1/2006- Manager Noah’s Bagels
Albany/CA
Supervised production and operations of store and staff. 2/2002 – 12/2004 –Full time college StudentOakland/CAMajored in Philosophy with a minor in Physics. Received my bachelors in science. 1/2001 - 9/2001- IT Help Desk Representative Academy of Arts College of San Francisco
San Francisco/CA
Provided support for company employees by assisting with computer problems and all other technological workstation errors. Troubleshooting and maintaining company networks and printers and creating an IT Help Desk work log and an accountability spreadsheet.

4/2000 - 8/2000 Worker Palo Alto Staffing Agency
Palo Alto/CA
After receiving an associate’s degree from my community college I joined the team at Palo Alto Staffing Agency. They assessed my skill levels and began placing me in many exciting and quickly developing technology companies as a temporary to hire office assistant or accounting clerk. I quickly developed comprehensive knowledge of the company’s computer programs and software which lead to me working as an IT Help Desk representative or computer support aide in addition to administrative placements.

7/1995 - 7/1999 Enlisted US Navy
San Diego/CA
Machinery Repair / Administrative Assistance / Firefighter (Flying Squad Leader). While aboard the naval vessel U.S.S. McKee I was trained in industrial machinery repair and ship-board firefighting. I quickly achieved higher ranks and was charged greater amounts of responsibilities. I was the team leader for the on board firefighting squad where I learned how to control volatile situations, take charge, assess and coordinate my team to maximize safety at the same time expertly subdue whatever threat. This type of training helped me develop problem solving skills such as the ability to supply concise, accurate information consistently and to prioritize tasks and challenges positively which results in the successful completion of company goals and objectives.

EDUCATION:
2/2002-12/2004 Bachelor's Degree (Mills College)
Oakland - CA - US

SKILLS:
Data Entry Expert 2 years ago / 2 years
Editing Presentation Content and Grammar Expert Currently used / 4 years
IT Support, communications assistant Expert 3 years ago / 2 years
Team Management Intermediate 4 years ago / 3 years
Troubleshooting, streamlining workstations Expert 1 year ago / 4 years
Word, Excel, Power Point, Access Expert 1 year ago / 4 years 

REFERENCES:Barbara Pope
Professor at Chabot College (Hayward, CA)
Phone (510) 583-7594

Dr. Jerry Clegg
Director of Philosophy Department at Mills College (Oakland, CA)
Phone (510) 430-3219
Barbara BarnettManager of Budget Analysis Department UC Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)Phone (510) 835-5815

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