A clerk performs duties like filing, record keeping, attending to correspondence and the service / sales counter, answering phones, making photocopies and printing documents, typing, data entry, taking signatures, preparing envelopes, greeting customers and handling other errands. Although no special qualifications are needed, a person trained as a typist, telephone operator, data entry operator and in other such areas is preferred. Likewise, experience is given priority. The resume illustrates this point with a candidate who has completed junior college and courses in typing, data processing and clerical. He is experienced in sorting mail, data entry, bank depositor etc.
Seeking to obtain a position of administrative support in a well known company.
Work Experience
1985/89 to XYZ Louslingerete, Boston, Massachusetts
Present Account payable /payroll department
Filling, light typing and other office activities. Responsible for printing all checks for 6 different offices and making bills on a Wang computers. Assistant in payroll preparation by calculating all times sheet and related duties.
1986 to ABC Dance Supplies, Clinton, Massachusetts
1985/89 Account payable
Responsible for sorting mail, filling and general office duties. Arrange all the invoices to match orders of purchase for input into computers. Addition of all the invoices to match check amounts.
1984 to PQR Petsitters, Bedford, Massachusetts
1986 General office worker
Acted as light typist, cashier, key punch operator and bank depositor. Heavy customer contact.
Computer Knowledge
LOTUS 1-2-3, MultiMate, PC-calc, JERSEYPRO.
Education
1985-1986 ABC JUNIOR COLLEGE, Ashland, Massachusetts
Completed course in clerical, Typing and data processing.
Special Interests
Fishing, camping and jogging.
References
Furnished upon request.
The responsibilities of clerical jobs involve assisting the employer and other employees. Positions like secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, typists, data entry operators, telephone operators and the like are clerical jobs. A clerical job candidate should be good at multi tasking, handling paperwork and office correspondence, running errands, performing other minor jobs like printing and photocopying, maintaining the appointment schedule and arranging the conference room etc. The candidate in the resume has considerable experience as an administrative assistant with a couple of employers. He is skilled at coordinating, liaising, record keeping, fund raising and managing conferences and meetings.
A data entry clerk position where I can utilize my skills and work experience to improve efficiency and profitability of company.
Summary of Qualifications:
More than 10 years of related experience. Familiar with various software including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect Office, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, and FoxPro. Have knowledge of web development with various programs including HotMetal Pro, HTML coding, old Fusion, and DreamWeaver.
Employment History
ABS Systems, Ansonia, Connecticut
Receptionist/Data Entry, 1998 - Present
Responsibilities include:
A.A., Business Administration, 1994
Branford Community College, Branford, Connecticut
A clerk performs support functions in an office. These include secretarial and administrative assistant duties, data entry, answering phones, receptionist functions, sending and receiving mails, typing, running errands and other minor jobs like photocopying and printing documents. The candidate needs to be good with his communication and using relevant software. Openings are usually available at the entry level with good prospects for promotion. The sample resume illustrates the case of a candidate with the experience of a receptionist, data entry operator and customer service representative. He is well versed with preparing sales budget, handling sales calls and follow ups.
Objective: Seeking employment as an office clerk with a major financial service providing company.
Relevant Skills
Experience
1995 A.A., Business Administration
Williamson Business College