Sample Clerical Resume

A clerk performs support functions in an office. These include secretarial and administrative assistant duties, data entry, answering phones, receptionist functions, sending and receiving mails, typing, running errands and other minor jobs like photocopying and printing documents. The candidate needs to be good with his communication and using relevant software. Openings are usually available at the entry level with good prospects for promotion. The sample resume illustrates the case of a candidate with the experience of a receptionist, data entry operator and customer service representative. He is well versed with preparing sales budget, handling sales calls and follow ups.

Desmond Rayleigh
109 Damascus Road
Branford, Connecticut 06405
Telephone No: 203-488-1189
Email id: desmondray@gmail.com

Objective: Seeking employment as an office clerk with a major financial service providing company.

Relevant Skills

• Efficient with using Windows 95/98/NT, WordPerfect 6.1, PowerPoint 4.0, Excel
• Having experience of creation of correspondence from the given information
• Accustomed to heavy telephone usage
• Typing speed: 65wpm

Experience

• Office Clerk with Prospecta Financial Company, Branford, from 2003 till date where I am responsible for the efficient handling of the following responsibilities:
  • Receiving and directing of phone calls and greeting, directing, and screening of visitors
  • Sorting of mail and forwarding it and filing of documents including the important and sensitive ones
  • Allotting time for appointments and sending the appropriate reminders
  • Supervision of arrangements in conference rooms for meetings, presentations, seminars etc.
  • Supervision of junior clerks and other clerical personnel
• Junior Office Clerk with Millions & Billions Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., Branford, from 2000 - 2003, where the responsibilities involved:
  • Typing letters, including those containing sensitive information, after taking detailed instructions from the appropriate authorities
  • Making travel arrangements like online booking of tickets and making hotel reservations for travelling personnel
  • Receiving, sending, sorting, forwarding, and storing of correspondence
  • Maintenance of records related to mails, phone calls, and accounts related to my position
  • Running errands in the office as and when required to do so

Education

1995 A.A., Business Administration
Williamson Business College