1. DOUGLAS E. FORD
7208 S. Aberdeen St. • Chicago, Illinois 60621
Home: (708) 891-8874
Dedicated professional possessing skills in Client Relations, Office Administration, Accounting,
Database Management, and Process Support seeks to aid in meeting key
goals within a progressive organization.
SUMMARY: • Analytical Thinker Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements and
potential roadblocks in all situations. Continually develop strategies to minimize issues and
deliver exceptional results to clients and organization.
• Multi-Tasking Skills Effectively manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of
complexity, within fast paced environments; evaluating situations, assessing emergent needs,
and implementing solutions in a prompt and efficient/effective manner.
PROFESSIONAL NORC at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 2009 to 2011
EXPERIENCE: General Office Data Entry/Production Clerk II
• Performed photocopying, faxing, filing, scanning, and shipping of child and teen
immunization records; processed duplicate records for storage in facility.
Mack & Assoc., Ltd./The Choice for Staffing, Inc., Chicago, IL 1999 to 2009
General Office/Data Entry/Mailroom Clerk
Hutchinson, Shokey & Earley, LLC (1999 to 2005), NORC (2005 to 2009)
• Performed data entry of municipal bonds (sale/buy), ensuring accuracy of information.
• Completed various filing and processing in support of office operations.
Marriott/Globetrotters (CPS), Chicago, IL 1997 to 1999
Accounting Assistant
• Executed accounts payable, assisting with various accounting functions utilizing
WordPerfect 6.0/6.1, MS Word, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Processed checks for payments to vendors,auditing vendor invoices to ensure proper
documentation; resolved vendor inquiries via phone/mail/fax.
• Performed photocopying, faxing, filing, and assisted in ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Updated all data within computerized spreadsheets.
Stivers Temporary Services, Chicago, IL 1996 to 1997
Adia Personnel Services, Chicago, IL 1995
General Office Clerk
Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Chicago, IL 1993 to 1995
General Office Clerk
• Processed in/out-bound mail in an expedient manner to meet deadlines.
• Prepared contested parking tickets correspondence for scanning.
• Ordered/shipped boxes of new parking tickets to City police departments.
Active Personnel Services, Chicago, IL 1991 to 1993
General Office Clerk
Citibank F.S.B. (Adia Personnel Services), Chicago, IL 1988 to 1991
General Office Clerk - Loan Dept.
Mass Insurance Consultants & Admins., Inc., Chicago, IL 1986 to 1988
Accounting Administrator/Jr. Service Representative
• Deposited veterinarian checks for insurance coverage.
• Processed notices for delinquent accounts, providing exceptional customer service.
St. Francis/Cabrini Hospital, Chicago, IL 1983 to 1986
Food Assistant/Dietary Worker
• Prepared/delivered breakfast, lunch, and dinner trays for patients.
• Assisted in kitchen maintenance, operating dishwasher and storing various dishware.
EDUCATION: Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL Conferred 1985
Received A.S. degree in Computer Science
Simeon Vocational High School, Chicago, IL Graduated 1981
Completed general coursework, specializing in Business Administration
COMPUTER Familiar with Windows Operating systems and Internet based search. Specialized knowledge of:
SKILLS: • MS Word • Various Proprietary Software
~ References available upon request ~