Lauren Dos Santos

Lauren Dos Santos Phone:- Email:- SUMMARY I am a dedicated and focused young woman who is eager to learn in the business world. I have been an administrative assistant with an accounting firm for the last 7 years as well as an independent contractor for over 6 years on the side. I excel at data entry, prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve project goals and have things done on time. I can answer a high volume of incoming calls while handling inquiries from clients and colleagues. I have a typing speed of 60 as I also excel with data entry. I strive to be flexible and hardworking and I have strong drive to succeed. WORK EXPERIENCE Independent Contractor October 2012- Current Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing needs Screening resumes Performing phone interviews with candidates Administering appropriate company assessments Performing reference and background checks Making recommendations to company hiring managers Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers Following up on the interview process status Maintaining relationships with clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices Completing timely reports on employment activity Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees Various other duties and roles Calling business to business speaking with business owners Some sales experience as well Bernstein & Seidman -Scarsdale NY June 2011 – August 2018 Administrative Assistant/ Executive Assistant Greet clients Maintaining appointment schedules and updating calandars Scheduling meetings and conferences Send out invoices; Receive payments from clients Assist with Accounts Payable Assist with Accounts Receivable Filing Ordering supplies and office equiptment Entered payment information into QuickBooks and Payroll softwares Assisted attorney during tax season by organizing tax return statements File tax returns online for multiple states Performed clerical duties including: sending emails, answering phones, forwarding calls and taking messages Edo's Japanese Restaurant- Pelham NY March 2015 - August 2015 Waitress Take drink/bar drinks Take food order Make appetizers (soup & salad) Setting up and closing accordingly Put appetizers into computer and serve when ready. LaVilla Brick Oven Pizza Italian Restaurant 1/1/16- 6/1/16 Waitress/ Hostess Welcome customers Take drink & appetizer order Take Food order Set up tables according to Lunch or Dinner shift Put all items into computer and serve when ready Drop check & take payment SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experienced in QuickBooks and Payroll Detail oriented and always well organized Internet Savvy Able to multi-task Great time management skills Always exhibits a professional demeanor Data entry Open-Minded Observant Responsible Ability to learn quickly Excellent customer service and communication skills Fast learner People person Ability to work fast Experience with local and state tax Experience in a Restaurant Experience with POS EDUCATION High School - New Rochelle High School College- University of Phoenix New Rochelle, NY Phoenix, AZ