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Douglas E. Coates, Jr.

Douglas E. Coates, Jr.

Washington,DC

Summary

To secure an entry-level position as an Administrative Assistant.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Douglas Coates Enterprises

Self-employed (Part-time)
01.2012 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • I have free-lanced as a business owner; pursuing a dual role as a successful cosmetologist and part-time landscaper.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Incorporated Community Services
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained accurate case management reports
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, tracked and documented behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Teach patients life skills.

Front Desk Associate

Washington Sports Club
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed a busy front-desk with ease by providing excellent customer service.
  • Reviewed past due accounts with clients and establish payment plans
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Handled multi-phone lines; transferred callers to appropriate staff member. Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Protected Member's privacy
  • Escort new members through facility
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.

Housekeeping Professional

Springbrook Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Cleaned and stocked patient's rooms by replacing used towels and linens, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Removed soiled bed sheets and towels from rooms.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in hospital rooms and offices by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down patient rooms, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.

Front Desk Receptionist

Headliner's Salone And Spa
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Administered all payments and maintained a record of the same.
  • Monitored client's files and assisted in sending mailers for the promotions.

Seven and Company Professional Hair Salon

Marketizing And Communications Intern
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Maintained confidentiality of high-profile clients/celebrities (Non-disclosure agreement required)
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with Special Event Planning.
  • Organize digital and hard copy files.
  • Design/layout of newsletter and promotional.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Create edit/proofread copy for salon newsletter, press releases an website content.
  • Liaison with vendors. publicist, web designer, and graphic artist to create and produce marketing.
  • Assist with online sales and marketing of products.
  • Dual role as a Salon Stylist (Licensed cosmetologist).

Education

Associate of Arts - Matriculating (on-break; Ready To Work Full-time)

Montgomery County College
Silver Spring, MD
06.2025

Maryland State Cosmetology License

American Beauty Academy
Wheaton, Maryland
06.2012

High School Diploma -

Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD
06.2010

Skills

  • CPR Certification (April 2023)
  • Leadership
  • Data Entry/Trouble Shooting
  • MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe)
  • Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Section name

I was an Art Major at Montgomery County College. I enjoy creating life-like and abstract art that is a representation from my physical environment. This skill translates easily into administrative work in that I am able to visualize creative solutions to problem solving. 

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Incorporated Community Services
02.2020 - 01.2022

Front Desk Associate

Washington Sports Club
12.2018 - 01.2020

Housekeeping Professional

Springbrook Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2019

Seven and Company Professional Hair Salon

Marketizing And Communications Intern
10.2012 - 12.2013

Douglas Coates Enterprises

Self-employed (Part-time)
01.2012 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Headliner's Salone And Spa
01.2012 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Matriculating (on-break; Ready To Work Full-time)

Montgomery County College

Maryland State Cosmetology License

American Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Paint Branch High School
Douglas E. Coates, Jr.