Shaina Farquhar
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Tampa, Fl, 33607
abkf1o@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To utilize my skills and education to benefit a reputable and respected organization.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS: Adaptable, personable, efficient, organized, strong leadership skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RECREATION SPECIALIST Mount Vernon, NY Sept. 2004-
August 2010 Rose Simon Program for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• Among counsel staff for camps and afterschool programs
• Assisted in the direct care of children with physical and mental disabilities
• Coordinate classroom activities including arts and crafts
• Hold group leader position for 8- 21year olds
DIRECT CARE STAFF Mount Vernon, NY June 2009- August 2010
Taconic Innovations INC.
• Provide practical help to disabled adults (adults and children)
• Coordinate daily housing chores to encourage independence
• Build a professional relationship of trust to assess client’s needs
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Mount Vernon, NY Sept. 2009- June 2010
Traphagen Elementary School
• Replaced other teachers if absent for the day
• Made lesson plans for my students
• Assisted children with any form of lesson plans that were left
• Made lesson plans for class and etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bridgeport, CT Sept. 2007- May 2009
The University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine
• Performed general administrative tasks in Office of Admissions
• Made copies, Filed paper work, Answered calls, faxed important documentation
• Took visitors around the school.
• Marketed program information to prospective students
• Assisted with campus tours for prospective students
SALES ASSOCIATE, Trumbull, CT
Victoria’s Secret June 2008- May 2009
• helped sustain sales floor
• assisted customers in the fitting room and sales floor
• Helped consumers find the right products that they needed
• worked as a cashier and completed sales transactions
EDUCATION
B.A Psychology, University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT May 2009
GPA: 2.9 on 4.0 scale
CERTIFICATION
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr)
• First Aid
• Epilepsy
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Profiency