Tamra L.

Merrill
1376 East 400 South, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037 (801) 643-9718
t-palmtree@hotmail.com
linkedin.com/in/tamra-merrill

Aug 6, 2016
Generic Cover Letter
I was excited to see the job listing for Administrative Assistant. Attached is my resume for
your review, it will give you a glimpse of my qualifications and experience. I am a very positive
and outgoing person who looks for ways to serve those around me.
I have proven to be an organized and adaptable person with a great business sense and feel
my qualifications would be advantageous to your team. With my skills of prioritizing; I was able to
work with 3 management teams simultaneously. I met the demands of various schedules, projects
and deadlines efficiently all while striving to keep the positive energy with employees.
Ive gained over 5 years office management experience. I have a combined 8 years of
classroom experience and 6 years of managing my personal business. Im currently the Office
Administrator and working to improve office processes and procedures. Through my experiences I
have valued the importance of being the first point of contact for clients, management, employees
and making our interactions one of positive service.
Your mission statement of dedicating ourselves to providing extraordinary services and
offerings that enhance our guests lives is motivating. It would be privilege to meet with you and
interview for the opportunity to be part of the Brick Family. Thank you for your time and
consideration.

Sincerely,

Tamra L. Merrill

Tamra L. Merrill
1376 East 400 South, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037 (801) 643-9718
t-palmtree@hotmail.com
linkedin.com/in/tamra-merrill

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:

Adaptable, and self-motivated. Able to manage multiple projects. Organize time wisely to meet
deadlines. Actively working on Social Media Marketing degree. Over 25 years leadership
experience. Recognize importance of serving needs of clients, management, and fellow employees.
Skills List:
Attention to details
Social Media enthusiast
Communication

Classroom teaching
Public speaking
Microsoft Suite

Interpersonal skills
Customer service
Office management

EDUCATION:
AAS, Social Media Marketing, LDS Business College, Salt Lake City, Utah 2016-Anticpated 2018
AAS, Early Childhood Education, BYU of Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho 1992-1994
EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE:

Office Administrator: POS Technologies, Salt Lake City, Utah

Office Manager: Rocky Mountain Homecare, Murray, Utah

2009-2014

Taught over 45 students in 4 classrooms during school year

Responsible for writing curriculum, testing, data collecting, filing
Collaborated with educators in IEP (Individualized Educational Plans) meetings

Marketing Assistant: Horizon Financial Agency, Kaysville, Utah

2014-2015

Managed office operations: ordered supplies, assisted with payroll and new hire process
Supervised to ensure over 300 past and current patient files were updated and compliant
Supervised nurses/therapist through medical billing process to verify insurance compliance

Teacher: Davis School District Early Childhood, Kaysville, Utah

2015-Present

Verify accounts by reconciling statements, transactions, and collecting aged invoices

Implement staff and office operational procedures
Organize office: ordering supplies, tracking inventory and scheduling

2006-2009

Coordinated events dates, locations, travel and catering

Supervised the production and mailing of 150 bi-monthly newsletters
Updated company websites/worked closely with marketing team

Project Manager: Independent Property Management, Kaysville, Utah 2006-2009

Scheduled and attended meetings with architects/engineers/contractors, and city officials

Conducted inspections of over 80 rental properties
Created property newsletters to inform, enforce and educate tenants