1 page Nine or fewer years of experience 2 pages Ten plus years of experience  3+ pages Senior executives with many accomplishments However: Make your résumé as long as needed to present your skills. Example: October 20, 2019 RE: Adams and Martin Group (Washington, DC) Source: Craigslist Advertisement, Posted on October 1, 2019 Dear Sir or Madam: It is my firm belief that my legal professional experiences and practical skills set as a bilingual, paralegal have prepared me for the responsibilities of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal that will only serve to benefit your immigration law firm, further its initiatives, and deliver exceptional client service. I have served as the sole administrative legal assistant for a Hispanic organization specializing in immigration law in Alexandria, Virginia for over two years. The organization is a fast-paced work environment, where my responsibilities include meeting clients, taking, creating and maintaining client files, preparing client correspondence and related documentation, and case management. I am familiar with litigation procedures, legal terminology, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality regarding client and organizational matters. As a fluently bilingual assistant, I translate documents from Spanish into English for client cases. Due diligence, time management, strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently under tight deadlines are attributes that contribute to excelling in my current position and would translate easily to your position. In addition to my legal experience, I am currently enrolled in the Prince George Community College Pre-Law, degree program. I consistently apply myself to my professional career and legal studies as a detailed, independent, highly motivated, punctual individual, and positive attitude are fundamental characteristics that contribute to my building a good relationship with both clients and management. Example of the resume: Krissia Flores-Williams 852 Main Ridge Drive, Laurel, MD 20707. Tel: 550-550-2558. Email: [email protected] Objective: Seeking an accounting specialist position at an institution to provide support to the account and finance department by applying my knowledge of accounting principles and standards and customer service experience for professionally challenge me.  Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting  University of El Salvador - San Salvador, El Salvador.    June 2007 CPA Preparation, Certificate Prince George’s Community College- Largo, Maryland.    Present Professional Experience: Select Event Group – Laurel, MD      March 2019 to Present Payroll Specialist · Entry of new employees hire, rehires and terminated employees into ADP system along with maintaining employees’ files · Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately for over 300 employees via ADP system and distribute paychecks · Review and ensure accu ...

1. 1 page
Nine or fewer years of experience
2 pages
Ten plus years of experience
3+ pages
Senior executives with
many accomplishments
However:
Make your
résumé
as long as needed to present your skills.
Example:
October 20, 2019
RE:
Adams and Martin Group (Washington, DC)
Source:

2. Craigslist Advertisement,
Posted on October 1, 2019
Dear Sir or Madam:
It is my firm belief that my legal professional experiences and
practical skills set as a bilingual, paralegal have prepared me
for the responsibilities of a
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
that will only serve to benefit your immigration law firm,
further its initiatives, and deliver exceptional client service.
I have served as the sole administrative legal assistant for a
Hispanic organization specializing in immigration law in
Alexandria, Virginia for over two years. The organization is a
fast-paced work environment, where my responsibilities include
meeting clients, taking, creating and maintaining client files,
preparing client correspondence and related documentation, and
case management. I am familiar with litigation procedures, legal
terminology, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality
regarding client and organizational matters. As a fluently
bilingual assistant, I translate documents from Spanish into
English for client cases. Due diligence, time management,
strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and
the ability to manage multiple tasks independently under tight
deadlines are attributes that contribute to excelling in my
current position and would translate easily to your position.
In addition to my legal experience, I am currently enrolled in
the Prince George Community College Pre-Law, degree
program. I consistently apply myself to my professional career
and legal studies as a detailed, independent, highly motivated,
punctual individual, and positive attitude are fundamental
characteristics that contribute to my building a good
relationship with both clients and management.

3. Example of the resume:
Krissia Flores-Williams
852 Main Ridge Drive, Laurel, MD 20707. Tel: 550-550-2558.
Email:
[email protected]
Objective:
Seeking an accounting specialist position at an institution to
provide support to the account and finance department by
applying my knowledge of accounting principles and standards
and customer service experience for professionally challenge
me.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting
University of El Salvador - San Salvador, El Salvador. June
2007
CPA Preparation, Certificate
Prince George’s Community College- Largo, Maryland.
Present
Professional Experience:
Select Event Group – Laurel, MD
March 2019 to Present

4. Payroll Specialist
· Entry of new employees hire, rehires and terminated
employees into ADP system along with maintaining employees’
files
· Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately for over 300
employees via ADP system and distribute paychecks
· Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets, paid
leave, vacation and sick time reporting and maintain bi-weekly
payroll expense reports
· Track and deduct all garnishments, benefits withholdings,
child support orders, tax levies and other mandatory and
voluntary payroll deductions, and perform employment
verification
· Process bonus and sales commissions payouts, update pay rate
changes and manage tax withholding and direct deposits
· Create and enter bi-weekly payroll general ledger journal
entries, reconciliation payroll account and entry into
QuickBooks
Select Event Group – Laurel, MD
June 2016 to February 2019
Accounting Specialist
· Ensured that the processing of vendor invoices is in
accordance with payment terms, adhere to corporate policy
regarding approval, coding and timeliness.

5. · Recorded data of Accounts Payable (cash receipts, vouchers
and vendor invoices) into QuickBooks, maintained up to date
system, resolve discrepancies and process weekly check batch
· Maintained company cellphones, travel, credits card and
utility accounts
· Processed monthly general ledger journal entries and
conducted a monthly reconciliation of bank account
· Distributed and write email, correspondence memos, letters,
faxes and forms
· Processed delivery, pickups and final invoices for contracts
from clients into Alert Easy Pro System
Dollar Tree Store - Silver Spring, MD
December 2012 to May 2016
Assistant Store Manager
· Assisted store manager in supervising the store in the day to
day activities to meet or exceed store goals
· Managed of cash controls, made daily bank and cash deposits,
run daily sales reports and submitted to district manager
· Received and coordinated the unloading of truck with
merchandise to ensure all merchandise is accounted for
· Trained other staff members to work as cashiers, shelf
stocking, or any other positions as required
· Listened and addressed all customer complaints or concerns to
provide excellent customer service

6. · Manage staff to provide the best customer service and
maximize sales by maintaining stocked shelves
Ministry of Treasury of El Salvador - San Salvador, ES
May 2005 to November 2012
Accounting Technician
· Managed petty cash fund while maintaining an orderly
accounting filing system in accordance of government
regulations
· Verified and tracked payments for vendors, recorded cash
receipts, made bank deposits, prepared checks
· Approved petty cash withdrawals, managed disbursement
accounts and performed entire cycle for funding requests
· Tracked and paid for large institutions expenses including
utility bills and equipment purchases
· Supervised treasury operations and maintained controls and
ensured availability of appropriate and necessary funding
· Assisted with budget preparation and collaborated with
internal and external preliminary and final audits processes
Volunteer Experience
2019 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and Tax
Counseling for the Elderly at Prince George’s Community
College in partnership with the Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service. Community service to the taxpayers
during filing tax season faced tax law changes and maneuvered
new improvements to TaxSlayer system.

7. Related Skills:
Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast paced
environment, customer focus
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
QuickBooks, SAGE 50, SAFI, ADP, Alert Pro System
Bilingual
In summary, I believe that I would serve as a strong candidate
for your position of paralegal. It further highlights my
education, achievements, and other qualifications. I look
forward to hearing from on the following weeks.
Regards,
Maria Gabriela Garcia