MARY ANN PARRISH
Philadelphia, PA *****
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Organized and knowledgeable Admissions Assistant bringing expertise in data entry, report preparation and clerical support. Successful at managing reception areas and fielding numerous daily inquiries with strong research and problem-solving abilities. Friendly, upbeat and enthusiastic about assisting applicants. Meticulous and systematic Administrative Assistant skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and managing deliveries. Skilled in oral and written communication. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks. Collaborated with Okinawan Culture educators for
input and authenticity for the publications below: Culture Curriculum
Field Trip and Community Resources Guide for
Grades K-8 in the Department of Defense
Dependent Schools - Okinawa
The 17-month school Intercultural Calendar for the entire Pacific Region.
The Fall issue of Pacifica, DoDDS-Pacific Region's newspaper.
The annual publication of SUN, a publication of
artwork submitted by students throughout the
DoDDS-Pacific Region.
08/2010 to 03/2023
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
Admissions Administrative Assistant
Maintained professional, welcoming and orderly reception area to greet guests. Coordinated admissions efficiently by communicating with internal departments and external organizations to obtain records and transfer documentation.
Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to Nursing. Administrator for review and processing.
Accepted, verified and processed applications per month. Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk. Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution. Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention. Fielded numerous inquiries per day from prospective applicants to answer questions, coordinate tours and set appointments.
Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to the Nursing Admissions Administrator for review and processing.
Responsible for the provision of placement through placement testing scores, SAT/ACT scores, previous college English and Math grades, and ESL placement for English. 10/1985 to 10/2009
U S POSTAL SERVICE
Malvern, PA
Mail Processing Clerk
Distributed all classes of mail to the appropriate delivery route. Maintained daily accounting records for 80 companies that participated in the Business Reply Mail program. This involved maintaining records of mail pieces returned and the cost which was deducted from the companies' accounts. Companies were annual fees were due and when trust accounts needed replenishment. Each company was provided with an annual statement of their costs. Provided clerical support for two supervisors and the postmaster. MASTER OF ARTS: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 01/2018
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American Public University System, Charles Town, WV CERTIFICATE: PARALEGAL STUDIES 06/2005
Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA
BACHELOR OF ARTS: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 05/1980
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA