Martha D. Smith	
1596 Deer View Road   Gretna, Virginia  24557   (434)251-7530   [Send email
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CAREER OBJECTIVE 
Employment as an Online/Virtual Assistant where my ability to communicate
verbally and with the written word and the skills acquired in the pursuit of my
Associate’s Degree will provide an opportunity for personal development and
professional growth.

EDUCATION	
	Currently pursuing Administrative Support Technology – General Office
Specialization
	Anticipated graduation, May 2009
	Danville Community College	Danville, VA

WORK EXPERIENCE
	 Oct. 17-Nov. 21 2008        Pittsylvania County School Board Office       
Chatham, VA	Administrative Assistant/Internship

	1994 – 2007	ITG/Burlington Industries	Hurt, VA
                          Quality Assurance/Re-checker
	Inspected finished cloth.
	Discarded or rejected cloth not meeting company specifications.
	Notified supervisors of production problems and assisted in identifying
and correcting these problems.
	Provided on the job training for new employees.
	Developed training methods that enabled trainees to understand job
procedures.
	Recorded and reported inspection data.

1981 – 1994	Sarah Lee	Gretna, VA
Sewing Machine Operator
	Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective
stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
	Placed spools of thread on spindles and threaded ends through machine
guides and needle.
	Started and operated sewing machine while guiding garments through
presser foot.
	Inspected garments to locate defects or damage.
	Selected supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job
specifications.
	Worked independently and participated in a work team learning each type
of job within the team.

1978 – 1981	Gretna Jewelry	Gretna, VA
Sales Clerk
	Answered customers’ questions about merchandise and advised customers
on selection.
	Requisitioned merchandise from suppliers based on merchandise on hand
or customer demand.
	Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that
shipments were correct.
	Created merchandise displays.

MEMBERSHIPS
	American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Team – Fund raising
	National MS Society
	PHI THETA KAPPA
	Women’s Missionary Union, choir and occasional soloist