Shama Duncan
Brooklyn, New York 11236
***************@*****.***
Cell: 347-***-****
Dynamic, multi-faceted professional, seeking full-time position.
O bjective
Experience
R .Y. MANAGE M E N T CO., I NC.- Assistant Property Manager
July ‘11- Present
Manage 574 Coop Apartments. Coordinate and screened all new
applicants for purchase, sublet or rental of apartments at Willoughby
Walk Coop Apartments. Responsible for purchasing and prepared all
i nvoices for payment. Assisted 9 Board members with day to day
responsibili ties, Board meeting Agendas and ensured all
correspondence to the Board was delivered and answered. Prepared
b ids for replacement contracts for both Exterminating and Security
Company’s.
R.Y. MANAGE M E N T CO., I NC. – A dministrative Assistant
Jan-‘05- June ‘11 Managed appointments and calls for property manager, prepare leases
for approximately 900 tenants. Coordinate and supervise the
maintenance of office files and scheduling of tenants requests.
I n terview prospective tenants and assign them to apartments based
on DHCR’s guidelines. Communicate with DHCR on applicants’
eligibili ty. Supervise team in synchronizing waiting list for Mi tchell
L ama apartment buildings. Supervise a team with documenting any
f indings of lead paint and window guards for 900 apartments. Assists
w ith weekly payroll for app. 50 individuals. Accounts receivable and
accounts payable.
BROOKLYN COLLEGE L IBRARY- In tern Librarian
Created bibliography for Caribbean Calypso exhibitions in the library.
Assisted with the restoration of many ancient materials in the
l ibrary’s archives. Assisted students with research materials and
maintained order throughout the library. Conducted L ibrary tours.
A ug.-Dec.-04
S HEEP H EADS BAY H I G H SCHOO L- S tudent Teacher
Taught English to thi r ty-two tenth graders, assisted with Regents
p reparation classes, and offered successful tu toring sessions to
s tudents. Assisted the Assistant Principal with College Prep classes.
Assisted with reading workshops and peer empowerment workshops.
B ROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADE MY – S tudent Teacher
J an.-July -04
Taught thi r ty-two seventh graders and, assisted with preparation for
t he Regents Exams, of which, there was an overwhelming result of
82% passing. I nstrumental with the development of a unique
curriculum that incorporates a reading workshop within the charter
school system. Observed other teachers teaching techniques.
M ESOPOTA M IA AFTER SCHOOL - Coordinator /Tutor/ Counselor
T utored approximately 15 students ages 5-17 with reading, writ ing,
Sept.-Dec-03
comprehension, hygiene, and basic computer skills. Peer Councilor.
E ncourage students to stay focus and positive. Found suitable odd jobs
and school placements. Guide those entering high school in obtaining
f inancial support from government and private agencies.
Oct.-June .NAT IO NAL ASSOC IATED BU I L D ERSAND OWNERS
1999-2002 Registered in Apartment Management (RAM)
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
B achelor of Arts- Secondary English Teacher Major
ST.JO H N’S COLLEGE JR. COLLEGE
Associates of Arts in General Studies
E ducation
W ESLEY COLLEGE
Academic General Diploma
J an.-2013
R eferences are available upon request.
Dec. – 2004
J une – 2000
June - 1998