Resume for R. Malaika Brodeur

(206) 855-1333
malaika@chezbrodeur.net


EDUCATION:
1994  B.A. English, Minor Psychology / Music, Curry College, Milton MA
  Behavior Modification and Non-Applied Violence Training.
 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
10/01 - 9/02  Caring Canines / Dog Therapy
   Visit hospitals and assisted living facilities with certified therapy dog.
 

WORK HISTORY:
4/07 - 7/08  Office Assistant / Personal Assistant
Pacific West Land, Bainbridge Island WA
   Customer service, scanning, data entry, travel planning. Personal assisting for owner and wife at office and home, personal errands.

10/05 - 1/07  Owner
Island Gopher LLC, Bainbridge Island WA
   Professional Errand Services. Courier documents, run errands for customers.

9/02 - 8/03  Activities Assistant
Cooperative Elder Services, Acton MA
   Plan and execute activities for diverse elderly population. Lead groups in discussions, crafts, exercise, and games. Help prepare meals for breakfast and lunch.

4/99 - 8/01  Editorial and Publishing Staff
Antique Radio Classified, Carlisle MA
   Typing and proofing classifieds, articles and advertisements. Customer service, data entry, billing, inventory, shipping.

8/98 - 2/99  Billing Coordinator
Eastern Connection, Wellesley MA
   Credits, pricing, rebills, data entry, invoicing, auto rating, proofreading, and research accounts.

7/97 - 8/98  Customer Service Professional
Eastern Connection, Wellesley MA
   Answer phones, track packages, problem solving, prepare quotes, take orders, handle inquiries, data entry, maintain customer accounts.

9/96 - 4/97  Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Bryman Institute, Brookline MA
   Support the Admissions Department. Answer phones, greet visitors, word processing, data entry. Distribute leads, inquiries. Schedule appointments, order supplies, maintain equipment.

9/95 - 9/96  Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Solomon-Schechter Day School, Newton MA
   Answer phones, greet visitors, filing, mail distribution, word processing. Coordinate events, maintain voice-mail system, substitute teaching, student health aide.

6/95 - 9/95  Temporary Receptionist / Office Assistant
Huron Towers, Cambridge MA
   General office duties. Answer phones, file, deposit rents and minor bookkeeping, maintenance service requests, customer service.

9/94 - 2/95  Temporary Office Assistant
Tufts Medical School Admissions, Boston MA
   General office duties. Data entry, prepare information packets.

8/93 - 6/94  Assistant Program Director / Night School Teacher
Till Inc, Hyde Park MA
   Managed and scheduled activities for 12 to 22 year old special needs clients for school year, including counseling, music, baking, field trips and athletics. Taught basic needs course to special needs adults at Hingham High school.

This document © 2008 by R. Malaika Brodeur.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution expressly prohibited.
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Updated October 13, 2008
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