High School Manager

Jennifer Sherman Torbick

** ******** ******, *-** ? Norwalk, CT 06854 ? 203-***-****

***************@*****.***

Professional Experience (last 15 years)

EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER - Junior Achievement of Southwest CT, Norwalk,

CT (8/20/2007-6/17/2009)

. By building and bringing JA experiential and hands-on programs to over

10,000 middle and high school students, carried out the Junior

Achievement mission of educating students in financial literacy, work

readiness skills, and applying entrepreneurial thinking to today's

world economy.

. Exceeded goal in number of students and classes served in 2008-2009 in

both JA's in-school High School Program and Job Shadow Program. High

School Program's goal was 20 classes; at year-end reached 34 classes.

Job Shadow's goal was to reach 4,178 students in at least 167

classrooms. At year-end the Job Shadow program served 5,029 students

in 201 classrooms. Attained similar results in 2007-2008, culminating

in over 10,000 area students served by these programs.

. Brought over 100 career guest speakers into middle and high school

classrooms yearly.

. Coordinated about 75 job shadow opportunities annually for students to

experience various careers that require a college education.

. Coordinated a unique JA program called Capitalism with a Conscience,

an interactive and participatory class for high school students about

the importance and priority of Ethics in the workplace and life by

bringing in executives to present examples, perhaps in their own

experience, where ethics have been questioned in the workplace. To

teach students that a very high standard of ethics and morals is a

cornerstone of a successful business career.

. Brought professionals to classrooms to teach students fundamentals of

financial literacy.

. Coordinated school Career Days, college visits and special events.

. Taught JA Programs Pre-K through 12th grades, as directed by

supervisor.

. Worked with corporate and non-profit professionals, teachers and

students.

. Recipient of Summit Award for achievement 2008 and 2009 from Junior

Achievement.

. Recipient of Business Person of the Year 2009 for CT Business

Educator's Association.

. Efforts recognized in newspaper articles and various Certificates of

Appreciation from Norwalk Public Schools and individual teachers.

. Worked with young adults (18-24) to successfully prepare them for

interviews and successful career experiences by teaching them work

readiness skills.

. Proficient in Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Outlook.

ADMINISTRATOR - Elderly Housing Management, Broad River Home, Norwalk, CT

(1/2005-1/2007) Independent living, congregate, HUD Section 8, 49-unit

housing facility for low income seniors.

. Responsible and accountable for the administration and physical

operations of the facility.

. Provided direction and supervision to over 12 employees to assure that

the rental program was properly executed, according to HUD

regulations.

. Responsible for the financial management of operations.

. Assured the provision and maintenance of efficient mechanical

operations, and safety and cleanliness of the building and grounds.

. Oversaw preventive maintenance programs and procedures to ensure the

preservation and upkeep of the building, vehicle and equipment.

. Supervised the meals program.

. Responsible for 24/7 security measures.

. Participated in hiring qualified, competent personnel and

establishment of good resident relations.

. Maintained a positive relationship with the Board of Directors and

reported to it monthly.

. Certifications: Site-Based Budgeting Specialist, Subsidized Occupancy

Specialist, Fair Housing.

. Proficient in Word, Excel and HUDManager and HUD reporting practices.

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR - Side by Side Community School, Norwalk, CT -

(8/2000-7/2005)

. Major responsibilities included: Carrying out

administrative/secretarial functions; preparing and filing state

reports; CMT Administrator; Administered the entire enrollment

process, including Lottery and enrollment; Tetra Data Warehouse data

entry and maintenance; PSIS Administrator; Maintain all student-

related databases and records; Maintain staff records; keeping

records/tracking information for state reports; Research;

Organizational and efficiency expert; Graduation ceremony and special

events; Transportation coordinator, including bus duty schedules, bus

routes, and bus transportation-related issues; Class coverage and

scheduling substitutes; teaching classes. Any task as directed by the

Director.

. Expert in Word, Excel, Tetra Data Warehouse data entry software, PSIS,

completion of paperwork, organizational and office systems.

PERSONAL AIDE to the Stamford Democratic City Committee Chair and CT DNC

Member - Stamford, CT - (7/1993 - 5/2000)

Assisted in federal, state and local political campaigns of State

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, President Bill Clinton, and Mayor

Dan Malloy and miscellaneous candidates of the Democratic Party.

. Coordinated daily operations of Stamford Democratic Headquarters

during election years.

. Coordinated and assisted in fundraising efforts and special event

planning.

. Recruited, organized and directed a large bank of volunteers.

. Handled personal administration tasks for employer such as financial,

personal accounting, real estate rentals and tax-related matters.

Education

Graduate School - Emory University - Atlanta, GA - Worked towards Masters

degree in Public Policy Decision Making, Research Design and Data Analysis,

including training to teach college-level Political Science. Award:

Woodruff Scholarship for academic achievement in college. Granted full

tuition.

College - University of Vermont - Burlington, Vermont - BA, Political

Science.

Academic Recognition: Dean's List and Honors.

Study Abroad: University of Lancaster - Lancaster, England - Year Abroad

affiliated with Beaver & Franklin Marshall Colleges.

High School - The Northfield Mount Hermon School - Northfield, MA - College

Prep (Gr. 10-12)

Academic Recognition: Cum Laude, with honors.

King Low Heywood School - Stamford, CT - Private Independent School (Grades

7-9)

Entrepreneurial Pursuits

. Home-Based Word Processing, Transcription, Office & Personal

Administration Services and Resume Writing Consultant Services (8+

years) Clients included Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission,

Atlanta-based Mailboxes Etc., referrals, Emory University Law School,

Emory University Business School, IRS Problem Resolution Department,

publishing agents, authors, medical and legal offices and Attorney

General, Richard Blumenthal.

. Work-Readiness Workshops - Success and Work Readiness Skills,

Interview Skills and Resume Writing -with Literacy Volunteers of

Stamford/Greenwich

. Market Analysis (1 Year Contractual Project) Commissioned by a

prominent bank in Venezuela, coordinated, researched and authored an

independent Situation/Market Analysis for Venezuelan national

government. Expertise in primary and secondary research, information

search, interviewing and report preparation.

. Insurance Policy Rewriter - Atlanta, GA (4 years) Redrafted policy

forms for state certification by rewriting insurance policies from

"legalese" to conform with state policies and guidelines, referred to

as Flesch Readability Scoring.

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