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John D. Lewis

By: Member Services

Summary:
Harrisburg, PA 17112

E-Mail: jdlewis59@verizon.net

Objective

Employment History

Special Achievements

Education





Objective

Dedicated, highly organized, detail-oriented professional seeking a clerical position with emphasis on warm, in-bound calling and data entry. Friendly, communicative style. Proficient in basic computer applications. Self-motivated, flexible with enthusiasm to learn.



Employment History


September 2006 to December 2006 - (Temporary)
Telecommute Sales/Account Manager, Full-Time
Location: Hire Disability Solutions, 74 20th St., Brooklyn, NY 11232

Duties and Accomplishments:
Conducted "out reach and follow-up" via telephone to non-profit disability organizations in an effort to encourage client job seekers to post resumes to the inclusive/disability friendly Hire DS database, facilitated by Monster Worldwide. Established excellent relations and generated a 90 percent interest in the Hire DS network while maintaining detailed reports and updating account information.


July 2006 to September 2006 - (Temporary)
Telecommute warm leads telephone sales agent, Part-Time
Location: Mega Health Insurance/United Group Associates, York, PA

Duties and Accomplishments:
Conducted follow-up calls to prior inquiries from prospective clients about health insurance. Ultimate goal involved scheduling appointments with an agent after determining insurance needs and level of interest. Maintained the preferred quota, "one appointment set per day."


March 2003 to November 2003
Data Entry Clerk Department: Data Entry Full-Time
Location: EMSI (Examination Management Services, Inc.)
2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Duties and Accomplishments:
Performed data entry within the Exams for Windows application, resulting in the accurate entry of 30-35 insurance inspection reports per day. Conducted prompt client follow-up for insufficient data via telephone and e-mail, insuring a timely, uninterrupted flow of procedure.


1993 to 2001
Foodservice Manager/Proprietor: John's Snack Bar. A full-menu facility
Location: Labor and Industry building, Harrisburg, PA


1988 to 1993
Foodservice Manager/Proprietor: John's Snack Bar. A full-menu facility
Location: Vermont Sportswear Manufacturing Co., Taylor, PA

Duties and Accomplishments:
Performed all cash register transactions. Maintained accurate and timely daily/monthly reports. Utilized telephone skills for placing orders, problem solving and quality assurance.
Trained/supervised four full and part-time employees (Harrisburg facility).

Implemented a disciplined, labor-intensive management style that incorporated a high-quality food product; planned creative, diverse menus; applied strict sanitation practices; established excellent customer rapport. As a result, customer volume nearly doubled, generating an increase of average monthly gross sales of $7,500.00 to an average of $11,500.00.
An approximate monthly increase of $4,000.00 over any prior management.


1979 to 1987
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Clients: Outdoor/Wildlife Publications * Local Newspapers



Special Achievements


Published Articles and Illustrations:

AFB Career Connect web site, Window on the Working World,
Article, "Wildlife Artist and More", Spring 2005.

Dialogue Magazine, Salem, Oregon
Auto Mail (a humorous story), ABAPITA column, Spring 2004 issue.
Time to Eat (a humorous story), ABAPITA column, Winter 2003 issue.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Baltimore, MD:
2 Original, full-color, acrylic paintings, 2004 holiday greeting card collection.

Pennsylvania Angler Magazine, Harrisburg, PA.
Original, full-color, acrylic painting, cover of September 1984 issue.
Original, full-color, acrylic painting, inside of April 1985 issue.

Northeast Huntin' & Fishin' Magazine, New Hope, PA.
Original, full-color, acrylic paintings, covers of July 1983 and January 1983 issues.



Education

2001 to 2002
Independent Study Course
Windows 98 Operating System
Tutorial Study - JAWS for Windows

2001 to 2002
The Hadley School, Distance Education Program
Winnetka, Il
Certificate: Typing Courses I and II

September, 1987 to February, 1988
BBVS Business Enterprise Training Center
Harrisburg, PA
Certificate: Foodservice/Restaurant Management

1977 to 1979
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC)
Nanticoke, PA
Associate Degree: Commercial Art

Wyoming Valley West High School
Kingston, PA - 1977 Graduate


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