I seen and read your advertisement for a part-time secretary position in your office. I have over 17 years of practical hands on experience in this field of work and believe I have the qualification you require.

I am self-motivated, highly productive, and always eager to learn individual. As shown in my resume, I have 17 years of experience working for the State of Oregon in a clerical capacity within an office environment.

My primary responsibilities through my recent employment are in the following areas payment processing, payroll computation, and personnel records keeping. Part of this experience required interpreting and explaining of forest laws, working with the public on a daily basis and keeping confidential information contained within employee files. I have trained in and worked with several computer applications including both Microsoft Word and Excel. I have gained significant experience in filing/record keeping, data entry, 10-key, multi-line phone skills, and operating many other office/business machines.

I began my career shortly after graduating from High School in 1983 as Clerical Assistant with Oregon State University in the Accounts Payable Department. After 16 years of service with the State, I made the decision to take some time off to spend with my own family. The Oregon Department of Forestry in their Salem office recently hired me as Payroll Technician. I would enjoy the opportunity to work closer to home and in a part-time capacity.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration of my application.