COVER LETTER: Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed you will find a copy of my recent cover letter and resume that reflect twenty (20) years of administrative experience acquired in various office environments to be considered for the unadvertised position of Administrative Aide. I was previously employed in the position of Procurement Associate with the Department of General Services, (DGS), Procurement & Logistics, and Facilities' Maintenance. My duties include initiating and finalizing contracts with vendors, preparation, processing and development from the initial stages until the contract has been awarded. Previously, I performed other duties in Capital Construction, Architectural/Engineering which included processing public school task orders, the utilization of MS Word, data base entry, proficiency in Excel, and expediting contracts and documents in a timely manner, which affect other departments within DGS such as PRG, OBP and BPW. I was previously employed as a Fiscal Clerk II with DGS/Fiscal Services, in the Accounts Payable department, in which I performed administrative work for the Fiscal Accounts Supervisor. My duties also included review, verify, fax or scan documents such as invoices to appropriate State multi-service centers for signatures of approval, also enter, post, record and execute invoice payments using FMIS. Also required is the research of discrepancies in account balances by retrieving and examining original chronological records and other documents. Despite the nature of my duties, utilization of excellent customer service etiquette and proficiency with MS Word have always been a priority from the beginning of the process with a telephone call from a vendor to the expediting of a contract with its backup documents to being submitted to DPRB for approval. These attributes have constantly been a part of communication with vendors, contractors and other State agencies and are very helpful in retrieving any missing documentation required for invoice processing, posting payments or contract awards. My typing rate is approximately 80 wpm and also present is proficiency utilizing MS Office (XP), FMIS, ADPICS, Google, Excel, Word Perfect, Paradox, Power Chart, Quick Books, Outlook, GroupWise, PowerPoint, and some Access. I am thoroughly familiar with answering multiple line phones, up to ten (10) lines, use of hand-held scanner, Dictaphone transcription equipment, electronic printing calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, most general accounting procedures including accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, data entry @10,000 keystrokes per hour (alpha/numeric), operation of two-way, handheld radios and knowledge of other basic office equipment and administrative functions. Utilization of MICROS cash system and medical terminology is also present. Experience has also been obtained over the years creating spreadsheets, generating correspondence, maintaining tracking systems, submitting requisitions, as well as coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, taking meeting minutes, in addition to excellent telephone etiquette. I look forward to a personal interview at your convenience, if you decide to follow up on this initial application. Should there be a need for testing or additional information required before further employment consideration, I would gladly comply, upon notification. Accountemps is a reputable establishment and feel this would be an excellent opportunity to gain permanent employment with possibilities for upward mobility. Correspondence can be mailed to the above address or voice mail options are available at (443) 386-0825 (cell) and emails can be sent to "mailto: canadatime55@gmail.com" mailto: canadatime55@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your employment consideration and anxiously await your response, which I hope will be favorable. Sincerely, K. Teresa Canada OBJECTIVE: To obtain a permanent position with possibilities for upward mobility, as well as continuing education to increase productivity, overall performance, and enhancing employability.

Highlights:

• Accounting
• Policies and Procedures
• Procurement
• Request for Proposals
• Bonds
• Folder
• Insurance
• MBE
• Distribution
• Word Processing