Melissa A Adkins45518 Happyland Road Unit D Valley Lee, MD 2069Cell: 240-298-0756 - MelissaAdkins10@gmail.com

Career Overview

Have excellent experience in communication and computer skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team to successfully complete a project. Great organizational skills, good work ethics, work well under pressure and the ability to keep information confidential. Obtain a position with a reputable company that will afford me the opportunity to learn and advance.

Skills Highlights

OrganizationMicrosoft Office SoftwareSchedulingClient RelationsCommunication Skills

Core Accomplishments

Computer Proficiency● Create Power Point presentations that are successfully used for teaching academics● Use Microsoft Office on a daily basis Scheduling● Organize technician schedule for customer jobs● Maintain and organize student schedules and calendars● Plan and execute wedding receptions, bridal and baby shower luncheons

including special events for groups of 50 or more peopleTraining● Train all new employees to ensure continued quality of customer service

Professional Experience

Special Education ParaeducatorMargaret Brent Middle SchoolAugust 2009 to CurrentSt. Mary's County Public SchoolsP.O. Box 641Leonardtown, MD 20650301-884-4635 – Julia Davis

● Meet with teachers and/or other professionals to plan and review the daily activities and needs of specific students. ● Implement prescribed behavioral/physical programs designed to assist the teacher and/or ● Assist in developing new skills as required for assistance in the

implementation of a student's Individualized Education Program and implementing instructional plans in accordance with students' Individualized Education Program.

● Provide assistance to students as necessary throughout the school day as well as maintaining appropriate safety standards while assisting students during arrival and departure times.

● Assist the teacher and/or other professionals in record keeping, physical needs of students.● Prepare under the direction of the teacher appropriate learning activities and

materials needed and keep required materials readily available for follow-up activities.

● Assist in the main office occasionally as directed by the principal.

Professional Commercial CleanerJanuary 18, 2015 - PresentMaster Cleaning Service15015 Theodore Green Blvd.White Plains, MD301-329-1399 – Melissa Hoden

Provide a professional cleaning service to medical offices on a daily basis insuring the office has a clean and healthy environment for the employees and patients.

Providing a full range of custodial task and securing the facility at the end of each night.

St. Mary’s County Recreation & ParksAugust 2008 – December 2013Wicomico Shores Golf Course/Riverview Restaurant 2351 Leonard Hall DriveLeonardtown, MD 20650301-884-0399 – Suzanne Watts

Waited on customers serving food and beverages daily. Assisted with monthly inventory/stock. Prepared nightly deposit from cash register Helped with maintaining employee schedule, covered shifts when needed Met with potential clients planning weddings, baby showers, work events, golf

outings, and birthday parties. Corresponded with caters, event planners, decorating coordinator, florist, DJ

and other event staff. Helped with set up and break down for planned events. Present to ensure the event was a success and solve any problems that might

have occurred.

Administrative Support StaffJanuary 2005 to June 2009St. Mary's County Public SchoolsP.O. Box 641 Leonardtown, MD 20650301-475-5511

Margaret Brent Middle School301-884-4635

● Worked independently as Administrative Support Staff with Margaret Brent Middle School for the Special Education Department. ● Mailed IEP notification letters to parents as well as communicated with parents by phone. ● Organized, typed and filed confidential documents for the Special Education folders.● Coordinated with the special education teachers regarding upcoming meetings, compiled and distributed meeting agendas to the staff members and ensure that all of the Special Education Folders and forms were ready and completed for the meetings.● Assisted the secretaries in the main office with answering the phone, various inquiries from students, parents, staff and community members, as well as greeting visitors and directed them to the proper location.

Assistant Administrative SecretaryOctober 2003 to September 2004Southern Maryland Metal Products 12150 Acton Lane Waldorf, MD 20601301-399-0033 – Tom Dixon

● Worked independently daily typing bid proposals to be submitted to general contractors.● Communicated daily with general contractors in writing and by phone.● Ordered materials from distributors for contracted jobs and corresponded

with project managers for product delivery and installation of contracted jobs.

● Met deadlines proficiently on short notice.● Assisted with financial accounts (accounts receivable/payable).

Summary

I have always been a top performing employee with a proven track record of organization and efficiency. I am ready for this career change and guarantee that my work will exceed your expectations. My personal qualities combined with my diverse experience will contribute to your company’s success.