Administrative Assistant Physical Therapist

DARLY THOMSON

**-** ***** ****** *****: 516-***-****

Bellerose, NY 11426 Email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A position in a public or private sector dedicated to positive social change and community development.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Excellent people skills

• Strong problem solving and effective leadership skills

• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills

• Good understanding of community resources

• Comfortable working with diverse populations

• Strong ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

• Broad knowledge of administrative principles, practices and procedures to complete difficult assignments

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sesame Street Production, Manhattan, NY

Global Education Departmental Coordinator: (July 2011 – August 2011 Temporary Position)

• Providing Administrative Assistance to the Senior Vice President and departmental members

• Build / Maintain systems to coordinate and manage contract requests, invoices as well as other administrative

paperwork, ensuring timely processing through our system

• General administrative duties i.e. setting up appointments (often coordinating across time zones), preparing

presentations, completing travel arrangements, expense reports, contract requests, invoices, budget management,

answering phones, filing, copying, faxing, scanning, ordering supplies etc.

• Used Microsoft applications

Legal Department Administrative Assistant (April 2011 – June 2011 Temporary Position)

• Provided administrative and clerical support by performing day-to-day functions to keep department and executives

organized and effective.

• Provided assistance in researching, investigating, drafting, preparing, filing, organizing and distributing legal

dociumentsl compiled data needed for special projects.

• Prepares and maintained effective communication and work flow in-office.

• Managed administrative information required of timekeepers.

• Used Microsoft applications for documentation and record keeping.

Nyack College, Nyack, NY

Departmental Assistant for Sociology (September 2010 – December 2010)

• Efficiently carried out key administrative responsibilities related to the department.

• Coordinated with various staff for operational support activities of the department; served as a liaison between

departments in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.

• Assisted with review of administrative procedures and development of systems that assured compliance by all staff.

• Assisted departmental chairperson in creating syllabus for sociology courses.

• Advised students.

• Assisted in preparing materials for academic conferences; hosted various events and meetings.

• Conducted various data analysis and information searches; provided assistance with research of services and product

development as needed.

Admissions Counsellor Assistant (September 2009 – May 2010)

• Motivated students for future success.

• Provided educational access and support to diverse socioeconomic background.

• Fostered a global perspective within a multiethnic and multicultural academic community.

• Recruited students, conducted campus tours, attended meetings, served to the need of students and families.

• Updated all student records and documentations needed for application/acceptance and enrollment.

• Evaluated transcripts and provided advisement to students.

East Baptist Texas University, Marshall, TX

Administrative Assistant (January 2008 – May 2009)

• Aided prospective students and families with college selection process.

• Provided recruitment literature to update and inform students.

• Conducted campus tours and offered visit opportunities to different groups and individuals.

• Coordinated and participated at various state recruiting camps, high schools and churches.

• Maintained consistent communication with interested students via letters, emails, and phone calls.

• Provided and evaluated all necessary documents needed for application, acceptance and enrollment.

Peak performance, New Hyde Park, NY

Physical Therapist Assistant (August 2006 – January 2007)

• Maintained premium patient care at all times.

• Performed variety of treatment procedures such as exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin, joint

mobilization, hot and cold packs and traction.

• Actively supported and participated in cross coverage efforts in the division. Assisted physical therapist's assessment

of the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding &

emotional status.

• Performed age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual patient's problems.

• Worked cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

• Consistently reported to physical therapist, patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modifications by

physical therapist of treatment program.

• Utilized support personnel (aides, senior aides) when appropriate and available.

• Ensured notes are concise, pertinent and met departmental documentation standards.

INTERNSHIP

Central Nyack Community Center, Nyack, NY

Sociology Intern (January 2010 – April 2010)

• Developed a familiarity with the environment of applied sociology by first-hand contact with a community agency.

• Applied and integrated sociology course material with practice in a work setting.

• Made a contribution to the community through research on topics or issues relevant to the internship organization.

• Brought academic knowledge into the community to understand and respond to social concerns/problems.

• Observed and participated as a team leader in after school recreational activities for Elementary to High school

students.

EDUCATION

B.A., Sociology, Nyack College, Nyack, NY 2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows Word Excel PowerPoint

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

2

Volunteer, Central Nyack Community Center, (January 2010 – April 2010)

Volunteer & Program Director, Compassion for the Nations, 2008 - present

Member, Shalem Tabernacle Church, 2010 - present

Member, New Covenant Fellowship, 2005 - 2010

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• William and Ruby Blackwell Scholarship

• Blue and Gold Scholarship

• Nyack Scholarship

REFERENCES

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