Any and all help greatly appreciated! Please ignore any formatting errors. I'm applying for administrative positions at various companies, but I'm focusing mostly on advertising agencies, thus I feel my volunteer experience is not pertinent and should probably be omitted.

OBJECTIVE

To apply my academic background and utilize my interpersonal skills to benefit your company. I believe my strong work ethic and my ability to work effectively within a team environment make me a strong candidate for this position.

EDUCATION

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

*Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2008
*Dean’s list

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Masters Touch, Mill Valley, CA June 2005 - February 2009

Office Manager

* In charge of all clerical and administrative duties.
* Handled all financial matters, including receiving checks and payroll, as well as creating invoices for customers.
* Designed brochures, business cards, and other advertisement tools.
* Placed advertisements in various publications and tracked sales growth.
* Facilitated bi-monthly staff meetings.
* Recruited new employees.

Guess, San Francisco, CA September 2003 - May 2004
Sales Associate

* Assisted customers in finding and purchasing clothing items.
* Handled monetary transactions.
* Exceeded sales goals.

Davidson Middle School, San Rafael, CA August 2003- May 2004
Assistant Cheerleading Coach

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Hands on Bay Area, San Francisco, CA

*Cleaned SF Zoo
*Created arts and crafts projects with developmentally disabled adults

Making Waves, San Rafael, CA

*Tutored students at Davidson Middle School

Redwoods Retirement Community, Mill Valley, CA

*Companion to elderly residents, assisting them in a variety of day to day activities

SKILLS

*Comfortable using Mac and PC systems
*Proficient in Microsoft office suite skills
*Strong work ethic and ability to work on a team as well as independently
*Solid organizational skills

REFERENCES

Available upon request.