Here is an example of an electronic resume. Be sure to save it in ASCII.
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SUSAN SIMONS
Address
City, State Zip Code
Message Phone
E-mail Address
OBJECTIVE Executive/Administrative Assistant
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Over 12 years of experience as an administrative assistant.
- Hardworking, conscientious, detail-minded and team-oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Extremely dependable in completing projects accurately and on time.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with little or no direct supervision.
- Able to maintain positive work relationships in a variety of work situations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1986-Present Executive Assistant
New England Financial / Sherman Oaks, CA
-Assist five agents in: handling accounts receivable; policy changes;
policy loans and dividends; surrenders; reinstatements; duplicate policies;
1035 exchanges; checking accounts; reconciliation; policy conservation
letters; producing enforce policy illustrations and completing insurance
applications.
-Process mutual fund applications and make mutual fund trades for our
financial planners.
-Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Datamax (software for tracking
mutual fund performance.
-Use CRT for data input and for processing billing and commission statements.
1985-1986 Administrative Assistant
Prudential Life Insurance Company / Woodland Hills, CA
-Provided general administrative assistance including data entry and filing.
1979-1985 Administrative Assistant
G.R.E.A.T. Insurance Services / Encino, CA
-Processed billing statements and agent's commissions for group life insurance.
-Completed bank deposits and accounts receivable.
-Processed enrollment applications for new entrants to existing group policies.
EDUCATION
A.A. in Child Development / Los Angeles Valley College / Los Angeles, CA
Example ELECTRONIC COVER LETTER
Dear Mr. Weber:
I was pleased to read of your job opening for an executive assistant on the
Online Career Center on Monday, May 17. You will find that my resume, which is
attached, outlines why I would be an excellent fit for the position.
I have had over 14 years of experience as an executive/administrative assistant
within the financial and insurance fields. I am very familiar with the services
your company offers, and would look forward to using my skills and experience
within your department.
I am looking forward to discussing this opportunity with you and setting up a
meeting.
Sincerely,
Susan Simons
(626) 444-4444
Simons@aol.com
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