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Could you please critique my resume and tell me what you think? 

 

OBJECTIVE

My desire is to utilize the 14 years experience I have as an administrative assistant and full charge bookkeeper by assisting you in your day to day operations by implementing my knowledge of a variety of software programs such as MS Office and QuickBooks Pro.  I am capable of working a variety of assignments.     

 

 

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

While working for a land development company as the office manager, I save my employer approximately $30,000 a year in payroll wages by utilizing my talents and doing the work of bookkeeper, receptionist, secretary/administrative ass't.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

Upland Development of Central Florida, Inc., Kissimmee FL: Office Manager (07/00 - present)

Executive Assistant, Bookkeeper.  Answer phones, reconcile bank accounts for 5 different corporations, prepare letters, A/R, A/P, meet with potential building contractors and general administrative duties.

 

R.A. Simasek, P.A., Orlando FL: Bookkeeper (12/96 - 07/00)

Bookkeeper.  Reconciled books for approximately 45 clients, prepared financial statements, prepared and filed payroll tax returns.

 

Bloomfield and Hattaway, CPA's, Maitland FL: Bookkeeper (06/93 - 11/96)

Bookkeeper, Receptionist.  Answered phones, reconciled books for approximately 30 clients, prepared financial statements, assisted in tax preparation.

 

Publix, Orlando FL: Cashier (09/92 - 09/93)

Cashier, stocking, cleaning.

 

Church Street Station, Orlando FL: Lead Hostess (12/91 - 06/93)

Lead Hostess at Cheyenne Saloon.  Greeted and seated guests, prepared weekly hostess schedule, cashier.

 

Discount Drug Store, Orlando FL: Cashier (06/91 - 12/91)

Cashier, stocking, cleaning.

 

Orange County Property Appraiser, Orlando FL: File Clerk (04/91 – 06/91)

Filing, posting mail and sorting tangible personal property tax returns.

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It is a very good starting point.  Here are several things that I saw.  It's your choice what and if you change... Here are my inputs/suggestions. 

Objective:

-- Remove the use of 2nd person pronouns (you, your, etc.)...

--It's kind of wordy and it doesn't just jump out at a person.  It doesn't grab my attention and it confuses me.  Are you looking to be an admin assistant or a full charge bookkeeper or both?  I wouldn't say anything more than 10 years...because of the age factor.    The second statement in the objective is not necessary. I would remove it.  

Maybe saying something along the lines of  ...Experienced administrative professional ........in full charge....   with proven excellence in

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Reconciling client's bank accounts
  • Tax preparation
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Payroll

For your accomplishment:   I'm not sure I understand how you saved the company $30K.    What task/action did you do in your job that helped the company to save this money.  Was there a problem that you resolved?  Did you automate things?  Look at creating an accomplishment statement this way.

  1. What was the problem?
  2. What action was taken?
  3. What were the results?

After writing down all the information in relation to the 3 items above.  Use that information to create an accomplishment statement.  I would try to use this method and create several  accomplishment statements from your recent job history, quantifying when possible.  Then take the top 3 or  use 3 of  statements that are most applicable to the job your trying to get an interview for and slip those in to the resume.  More than likely, you will have more than one version of your resume.   You  can also use these accomplishment statements in your cover letters to help highlight your expertise.

Only use the years, employed  (e.g. 2000 -2005)

  • Remove any job older than 10 years and especially those that are not relevant.
  • Remove the dates from your education. 
  • Watch verb tense (past vs. present)
  • Is the coursework at the college relevant to your work experience?  Did you get any certification? Where is Valencia CC located?
  • The education portion needs to be further simplified.
  • Personally, I wouldn't put a High School GPA on your resume.   A college GPA maybe (if you were a recent grad).   If it's asked on an application then supply the information. However, this was so long ago, it just isn't relevant.

For the keyword summary..  I'm not sure what purpose that is serving.   I might create 2 separate sections.  One for computer skills to list the software used and the other for miscellaneous, for items like the notary public.

I hope this helps.

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