Clerical associate resumes are interesting reads ONLY if we make them that way.
A resume that is not interesting to read and will of course not be read by a hiring manager, even if he is in desperate need to hire someone.
The fact that you have a solid professional background needs to be communicated to the hiring manager – through a resume like a sample below:
Sample Resume for Clerical Associate Position
Sylvia Black
599 Mellow Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(000) 986-5214 |
sylbla @ email . com
CLERICAL ASSOCIATE
“Seasoned clerical professional is poised to join a renowned company.”
Performance Summary
Well-organized and exceptionally competent Clerical Associate with 18 years of extensive experience providing administrative and clerical assistance to a unit of executives. Proficient in handling core correspondence of the organization, aiming to create and maintain a positive image in the market.
Driven and creative, with solid expertise in sorting files and folders and maintaining them in alphabetical, numerical, or alpha-numerical orders. Deep insight into checking data for accuracy, handling inventory, and compiling records following predefined and established protocols and procedures.
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Appointments Scheduling
- Filing and Record-keeping
- Mail, Email & Correspondence Handling
- Data Entry
- Basic Accounts Control
- Petty Cash Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clerical Associate
Sears Co., Columbia, MD
2018 – Present
• Compile and distribute official reports, documents, and information and receive and route files information to appropriate departments.
• Enter data into various computer systems, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of punched data.
• Calculate and summarize records and audits of information, and produce distribution center reports.
• Man the PABX and provide callers with information on the company’s services and products.
• Replenish office supplies and ensure that any low stock situations are communicated to the procurement manager.
• Take and relay incoming messages and answer and route calls to employees or departments.
• Create and audit inventory transactions within the specified inventory control system.
• Produce standard correspondence, memos, and reports and handle appointment scheduling duties.
Key Accomplishments & Results
• Reorganized the filing and record-keeping system, making it 75% more efficient than before.
• Introduced the company to a new supplies vendor, bringing down the cost of supplies by a staggering 65%.
Office Clerk
Roebuck Inc., Columbia, MD
1999 -2008
• Handled photocopying and scanning duties and ensured that source documents were safely filed.
• Assisted in manning the telephone exchange by routing and transferring calls to intended recipients.
• Received incoming mail and ensured that it was properly routed to the intended employee or department.
• Maintained records by ensuring that they were properly placed and confidentially handled.
• Ascertained the overall cleanliness and tidiness of the front desk and waiting areas.
Key Accomplishments & Results
• Successfully coordinated administrative and clerical support to 4 different departments at the same time.
• Implemented a novel scheduling system, which provided automatic follow-up and reminder services, reducing manual intervention.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Columbia High School, Columbia, MD
IT SKILLS
• MS Word and Excel
• Outlook and Email
• Typing Speed: 40 WPM