Typist Resume

Typing clerks work in a variety of office settings such as government, educational, or health care. They are responsible to perform typing and word processing tasks as well as various clerical duties. Common duties listed in a typist resume includes typing and editing company's documents, letters and reports, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, operating office equipment, answering incoming calls and mails, maintaining filing systems, researching and gathering writing materials, transcribing audio records as well as scanning, printing, and faxing. Successful typist resumes highlights fast typing skills, high level of accuracy, computer and office skills along with a relevant work experience. Although no formal education is required in this profession, a high school diploma with a relevant certificate is required to grab the job. Consider the given below typist resume sample to get a clear understanding on drafting an effective resume:-

Sample of Typist Resume

Betty D. Jordan
2328 Brook-view Drive
San Jose, CA 95118
Phone No: 616-983-8387
Email: bettyjordan@anymail.com

Job Objective:

Seeking a position of typist with RD Williams Inc., where I can utilize my fast typing, effective writing, and computer skills in fulfilling official tasks accurately and in timely manner.

Summary of Skills:

6 years of experience in professional typing as well as fulfilling variety of clerical duties
Excellent writing and formatting skills as well as working knowledge of using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, diagrams, memos, and short correspondence as well as present in a clear and concise manner to other employees
Excellent typing speed of 85 words per minute with 98% accuracy
Familiar with word processing software like MS Word and proficiency in using spreadsheets and various writing applications as well as ability to quickly learn new technology and typing techniques
Strong data entry and organizational skills as well as ability to avoid any formatting errors or missing deadlines while handling multiple tasks
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and customers to provide or receive correct information for typing
Basic knowledge of mathematics while preparing organization's financial documents
Good analytical skills as well as ability to perform research and extract data properly for typing
Familiarity with and ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers, optical scanners, printers, etc.

Work Experience:

Typist
Burton Inc., San Jose, CA
October 2016 - Present

Compiling data and operating computer system to fulfill clerical functions and maintain business records and reports
Reviewing and editing documents and other written materials for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with organization's standards and procedures
Compiling information and preparing reports, business correspondence, requisitions, and other materials as well as preparing confidential and sensitive reports or documents using various computer programs
Processing work orders or documents requiring office procedural knowledge as well as proofreading legal reports and documents for formatting, grammar, and spelling
Answering questions concerning the organization in person or by telephone/fax as well as referring clients or customers to the appropriate source of information
Conducting proper research to check, analyze, classify or alphabetize written materials when necessary
Performing routine clerical duties, including sorting and distributing mails, answering telephones, making referrals as well as taking and directing messages
Ensuring confidentiality of company information, and maintaining organization's filing system
Maintaining and operating fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and other general office equipment, including word processing software such as MS Word

Typist
Edinboro Groups, San Jose, CA
January 2015 - September 2016

Performed various typing assignments for the organization as well as entered variety of data using latest technology and office systems
Staffed the front desk activities as directed by answering multiple phone lines, opening and sorting incoming mails as well as directing messages and providing information to the requested staff member
Copied, collated, and mailed correspondence and documents, files or records as required
Verified, calculated, and computed lots of numbers or figures while handling financial data
Greeted clients and visitors and directed them to accurate office locations for service and assistance
Typed varied and complex materials from transcription machine, copy, rough drafts, verbal instructions into digital files or database systems
Examined records and forms for errors like spelling or grammar mistakes as well as corrected mistakes after proper examination to maintain their accuracy and completeness
Filed documents and maintained confidentiality of important records and files

Typist
Appalachian Group, San Jose, CA
August 2012 - December 2014

Performed routine clerical and typing tasks in accordance with the company's established procedures, and under direct supervision of senior typists
Draft correspondences and other formal documents as well as identified, and corrected common mistakes in documents
Answered inbound telephone calls as well as sorted, and directed incoming mails to the appropriate personnel
Assisted in developing and implementing organized digital and physical filing systems
Assisted seniors with gathering and organizing typing materials as well as converting handwritten documents into electronic files
Assisted in reviewing and combining various data from existing files as well as took proper notes and collected information from clients
Created detailed texts, spreadsheets and presentations

Education:

Office Technology certification
San Jose City College, San Jose, CA 95128
2012

Certifications:

High School Diploma
Lincoln High School, San Jose, CA 95126
2011

Reference:

On request.