Clerk Typist Resume

Clerk typists feed and retrieve information on office activities into and from computer. They maintain records and files according to the established procedures. Employers also require them to manage general office duties.

To work as a clerk typist, you must have a good typing speed and ability to work with a computer since all offices, whether small or big, use it for drafting reports, letters and other tasks. This makes it compulsory to include your computer and typing skills on the resume. For other general duties, see this sample resume.

They maintain records and files, logos and setting up according to establish procedures, sending a standard form letters, sending files for information, answering telephone, making minor revisions and additions, sorting and distributing mail, handling routine information etc.

Sample Resume

Herbert D. Colby
3660 Dovetail Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 847-373-7624
Email: hdcolby@anymail.com

Job Objective:
To work as a clerk typist for a business organization where my computer and typing skills along with knowledge of general office duties can be used to the maximum.

Summary of Skills:

• Typing speed of 50 wpm
• Familiar with Word, Excel and database applications
• Good command over written and spoken English, vocabulary, spelling, numerical calculations and punctuation
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Skilled in maintaining complex records and reports
• Excellent organizational and time-management skill
• Ability to prioritize job according to importance

Work Experience:

Clerk Typist
Angelo Enterprises, Schaumburg, IL
2012 - present

• Drafting reports, letters, and emails as per instructions
• Scanning important documents to send along with reports
• Distributing important information through emails and pasting hard copies on the notice board for employees' reference
• Answering telephones and solving customers' queries
• Keeping record of scheduled appointments
• Providing information about company's services to customers
• Filing records and verifying business information

Clerk Typist
Contemporary Data Systems, Schaumburg, IL
2010 - 2012

• Performed all general office duties
• Typed oral and written instructions into the computer
• Prepared daily reports using Microsoft Words
• Typed forms, contract details, and index cards
• Handled the responsibilities of a receptionist in her absence
• Indexed correspondence according to alphabetical order
• Typed petty cash expense reports, purchase orders and internal mail
• Organized business documents in systematic order
• Attended meetings, typed and filed the minutes

Education:
High School Diploma
Mindy High School, Schaumburg, IL
2009

References:
Available upon request.