Charity M. Lee *** Westervelt Place, Teaneck, NJ *7666
E:******@***.*** H 201-***-****
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY
Goal oriented and results focused business administrator seeks a position
that will wholly utilize the 15 years of experience. Manage the entire
business cycle and fulfillment of sales from prospecting to close.
Effectively communicate cross organizationally and direct others on tasks.
Possess an entrepreneurial frame of mind. Explore the risks and returns via
analysis of financial statements. Give businesses a competitive edge
through strategic planning, implementation of ideas from pricing to
distribution and the promotion of products/services.
Possess a passion for educating all learners. Motivate students by using
creative and inspirational methods of teaching. Adept at creating
presentations for varied student learning styles visual, auditory or
kinaesthetic. Made rapid decisions independently, exercise flexibility,
adaptability and remain calm under pressure. Desire a career in Business
Administration/Management or Educational/Corporate Trainer that will
provide a challenging avenue to significantly contribute to a company's
efficiency, organization, growth and profitability.
EDUCATION Saint Peter's University, NJ
Master of Science-Accounting and Bachelor of Science-Business
Administration, cum laude
CERTIFICATION NJ Department of Education, Teacher: Certificate of
Eligibility: K-6, ESL and Social Studies.
SUMMARY OF KEY COMPOTENCIES
*Assess best business strategies for the company (while maintaining
viability of loans on secondary markets).
*Educate clients on benefits, liabilities and tax implications for business
types from sole proprietorships to non profits.
*Able to develop financial objectives and prepare long term strategic
business plans.
*Commit to providing excellent service that result in repeat business and
referrals.
*Coordinate with entry level through C level personnel for specific
projects.
*Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the content of curricular areas:
Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Business and Social
Studies.
*Communicate content material to students using methodologies that are
appropriate for the age and abilities of the learners, from K through
adult.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DISCOVERY LEARNING CENTER, Palisades Park, NJ
2013-present
ESL Instructor
Provide the explicit guidance that leads to academic integrity in the
comprehension of English.
*Develop students' competency in English. *Help bring students to a level
of proficiency in reading, writing speaking and listening skills that will
allow students to communicate effectively in today's society. *Provide
student-centered curriculum and instruction which factors in the needs of
students for whom English is not their primary language.*Engage in
effective teaching, to achieve the highest student retention and advance
student satisfaction.
Bergen Community College, School of Continuing Education. Paramus, NJ.
2013-present
Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA)Trainer II
The REA program focuses on assessments throughout the unemployment (UI)
claim period. These services include: the provision of Labor market
information, development of a work search plan, evaluation of individual re-
employment assessment needs; review of continued UI eligibility and
referral to re-employment services or to occupational or skills training,
when appropriate.
*Manage REA classes for the UI with the NJDOL and One Stop Career Centers
to boost employability by 25%
*Counsel on the latest employment trends to increase chances of long term
employment in specific industries by 15%.
*Conduct mock interviews to build confidence significantly, minimize stress
and anxiety drastically in this uncertain time.
*Edit, revise and review resumes with hiring professionals to insure needed
candidates are adequately self promoting.
*Advise on career and vocational counseling, job-related training in demand
occupations and veterans' benefits.
*Present valuable information and resources to qualified participants in
areas as health care, affordable or emergency housing, child care, legal
assistance, etc. to promote utilization of municipal, county, state and
federal services.
CAMPUS Education, Palisades Park, NJ.
2012 - 2013
English Second Language (Adult) Teacher
Arranged and instructed each subject area using a wide range of teaching
aids, strategies and thematic units.
*Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that enhanced
active and relevant learning experiences.
*Developed schemes of work and lesson plans, provided learning materials
and resources for use in educational activities to increase student
interaction by more than 50%.
*Performed certain pastoral duties included student support, counseled
students with academic problems and provided student encouragement to build
strong rapport and raise trust.
HELPING ELDERS LIVE PROUD (H.E.L.P), Teaneck, NJ.
2010 - present
Owner/President
Provide affordable fee based services that assist any older adults and/or
their caregivers with a very broad array of senior care services.
*Act as intermediary between healthcare professionals and patients.
Organizational management to improve clients lives.
*Help navigate through the complicated and perplexing health insurance and
Medicare process to save money and time.
*Coordinate plans of actions with trusted relatives or associates to be
proactive in cases of emergencies.
ACOSTA Sales and Marketing, Hackensack, NJ. 2007- 2010
Business Manager Analytic Assistant (BMAA)
Assisted Health and Beauty Care (HBC) management with distribution to major
retailers of consumer product goods. Maintained and ran monthly macros for
15 largest HBC clients to gauge successfulness of promotions.
*Coordinated with category departments in preparing post-analysis for
specific manufacturers to gauged success of spent promotional dollars and
raised rate of return by 20%.
*Directed special client projects included new product introductions, in-
store checks, point of sale distribution and resets.
*Involved in the implementation of Event Scheduler technology to
streamlined customer contracts, reduced errors in submissions by 30% and
saved the company 10% in penalties.
ELIOT J. LEWISKIN, CPA. Fort Lee, NJ. 2006 - 2007
Tax Preparer, CPA Assistant
Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses. Used all
appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to a
minimum. Assisted clients with audits, quarterly payments, appeals and
collections.
*Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice in order to
ensure correct tax form completion.
*Checked data input or verified totals on forms prepared by others to
detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
*Computed taxes owed or overpaid and completed entries on forms plus
followed tax instructions and tax tables to avoid additional fees.
LEGACY REALTY ASSOCIATES, Teaneck, New Jersey. 2005
- 2007
NJ Real Estate Agent
Rented, bought, and sold property for clients. Performed research duties to
match properties with qualified renters/buyers.
*Conferred with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest
control to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements were met
before closing dates to avoid delays by 50%.
*Evaluated mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best
prevailing rates and terms and saved money.
*Answered clients' questions regarding construction work, financing,
maintenance, repairs, and appraisals of properties.
ARGENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION (AMC), White Plains, NY. 2001 - 2005
Underwriter III/Loan Analyst
Managed South East Div. of AMC broker submissions with Business Development
Representatives (BDR). Approved or denied mortgage loans. Adhered to and
exceeded all standards. Reviewed, evaluated and verified documentation.
*Worked with BDR on broker submission and answered questions and enhance
loan approvals by 25%.
*Guaranteed all loan approvals moved through the loan process in a timely
fashion, from submission to post closing.
*Built strong relationships with mortgage brokers to insure AMC was
selected for their ongoing financial needs.