Myra S. Grachan

1513 Waverly Place Joliet,Illinois 60435

Phone: 815/582-6252

myragrachan@gmail.com

 

Career Objective: To utilize my skills in the best possible way for achieving the company’s goals.

 

Qualifications: I am able to function in an independent as well as a team-oriented environment. A fun paced individual who presents herself with positive company image. I am self-motivated, competent, eager and efficient.

 

Education: 1986-1990- Coal City/Lockport Township High School-Main study -Secretarial

2001 Information Professionals (Real Estate Licensure Coarse) -45 hour course study Joliet Junior College.

 

Job experience- January 2012-present: Weslake Country Club/Homeowners Association, Clubhouse Manager: Duties: Hire, train, and manage all clubhouse staff. Calculate time sheets and submit for payroll. Manage the clubhouse, equipment & supplies in a neat, clean and orderly manner. Setting and scheduling all events and parties within the clubhouse. Update and record all financial information to the property management company. Attend and record all Board Meeting minutes. Enforce violations of residents not abiding by the rules and regulations set forth. Skills Utilized: Provide a welcoming, positive relationship with the community and promote the community to take advantage of the full use of the amenities at the clubhouse. Enforce all rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Directors.

 

June 2011 to January 2012- Kontoh Scott & Associates,P.C.: Paralegal/Intern: Duties: Assist attorney as a personal assistant. Research laws. File and draft all documentation for all types of legal matters. She was also a previous employer.

 

February 2007 to November 2009- Peacock & McFarland,P.C.: Administrative Legal Assistant/Office Manager: Duties: Running and managing Law Firm. Accounts receivable and payables. Payroll. Including payroll taxes and other tax forms. Legal filing and preparation for all types of legal practices including but not limited to;civil, dissolution,corporate,criminal as well as wills/probate and real estate. Dictation. Assist in managing an apartment complex. Assistant to Chairman of Political Party. Skills utilized: Time slips and Peachtree Accounting. Tax preparation. Payroll. Everyday uses of Microsoft Office programs. All bookkeeping,ordering,accounts payables and receivables.

 

August 2002/February 2004- Law Offices of Anita Kontoh/Scott: Real Estate Assistant/Paralegal/ Office Manager (630) 783-8292: Duties: receiving new Real Estate contracts: ordering title, zoning,and surveys. Schedule closings as well as office appointments. Type all necessary letters and documentation. Prepare court documentation for all types of legal matters. Skills utilized: Meeting deadlines. Professional contacts on everyday basis with other Attorneys,Title Companies, Lenders as well as clients. Calendar/Palm scheduling for Attorney. Everyday uses with Microsoft Programs and knowledge of Abacus Law program. Frequent use of different copy and fax machines. Training new assistants with all aspects of a legal assistant.

 

September 2001/August 2002-Sears Roebuck: Cash Manager/Human Resources (815) 439-3060: Duties: Brand Central Clerical Support--fax customer’s orders for delivery. Order parts. Inventory and computer updates. Human Resource--Time Clock reconciliation’s. Payroll. Recruiting, interviewing and hiring all potential new associates. Orientation and training of all new associates. Center Isle Cash Wrap Supervisor--Training,inspiring, scheduling and managing a team of 30+ cashiers. Print daily sales reports. Skills Utilized: Customer service contacts. Managerial leadership. High cash flow contacts. Computer process on regular basis. Accomplishments: Credit Champ for 5 months in a row. Met 1005 of company’s goals for PSE (customer opinion polls).

 

April 2000/September 2001-Menards: Customer Service Associate/Credit Sales (815)773-1872: Duties: Daily reconciliation and auditing of receivables. Updating and tracking inventory. Promote and obtain lines of credit to contractors and customers. Assist customer’s complaints. Skills Utilized: Strong organizational skills. Ability to deal with a various personalities. Ability to make decisions under pressure. Contacts with customers,retail distributors and credit providers. Accomplishments/Awards: several Guest Service Awards. A letter written to the company stating,“Myra is a positive company image,committed to delivering quality service to your company.”

 

September 2000-December 2007-Mary Kay Cosmetics: Independent Beauty Leader: Duties: Market my company’s products. Motivate my recruits to meet their goals. Train and supervise recruits on placing orders and preparing presentations. Skills Utilized: Excellent communication with others to meet goals. Great presentation skills. Negotiate agreements. Accomplishments/Honors/Awards: Member of the 2000 Consistency Club. Awarded a cocktail ring. Several awards for recruiting. Number 7 in sales out of 101 consultants, within my first year of sales. A member of the Sapphire Star Consultants.

 

Activities/Volunteer Work: 1998/2000 Fine Arts Committee-Minooka Community Schools: Duties: Research artists. Prepare presentations and present to several classes and school board members. Create and perform activities that pertained to each artist with classes.

 

2003/2004 Cadets Girl Scout Leader-Coal City Community Duties: Mentor ,guide,and lead a group of 12-14 year old girls to become upstanding citizens. To help them achieve goals they would like to achieve.

 

References: Available Upon request