OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position that provides the opportunity to apply and build upon my proven creative, language and analytical skills in a team environment.
EXPERIENCE
October ’14 - Present
Kaspersky Lab
Sunrise, FL
Office Manager & Administrative Assistant
Planned, organized and controlled the entire office administration
Arranged and handled team meetings, company seminars and conferences
Executed office installations externally and internally: permitting, quotations, vendor contracting; as well as the head directors and offices of Latin America, Headquarters in Moscow, Russia and U.S office in Woburn, MA.
Organized office parties, in-house activities & corporate events.
Worked with human resource departments with the induction of new employees. i.e. new employee orientation for all applicable paperwork.
Diligently regularized and audited (per Corporate Policy) the expense reports of 36 employees (international and local).
Operated as an office translator (English to Spanish / Spanish to English) i.e. letters, forms, office related documents.
Coordinated travel and accommodation arrangements for managers and directors
Evaluated internal invoices and approved for payment.
March ‘12 – September ‘14
Dragados USA
Davie, FL
Document Control & Accounting Assistant
Receive, record, log, scan and distribute all project documents, shop drawings and other submittals.
Maintained all company quality records, audit results, reports, and files in our reference library and archive areas.
Liaised with Contractors, Clients, Cost consultants, subcontractors
Organized office parties, in-house activities & corporate events.
Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow instructions/schedules/timelines and handle multiple priorities along with confidential/sensitive material.
Entered invoices, process checks & maintained all Accounting filing.
August ‘11 – March ‘12
Mughal & Associates
Miami, FL
Accounting Support – Temp position
Maintained records and processed financial reports on the TOPS system for commercial Condo associations and third party managed properties (check run accounts for 30+ properties, generating weekly on demand checks).
Collaborated with accounts receivable and accounts payable personnel and participated on special projects as required
Input invoices, process checks, maintain files, account analysis in a paperless Accounting Department.
Liaised with bankers, insurers, property managers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.
General office work (data entry, mailing, filing, faxing, provided telephone support).
Spring 2010
Primary School 24 (Dual Language School for International Studies)
Brooklyn, NY
Student Teacher
• Planned and implemented lessons for two second grade bilingual classes (Spanish side).
• Applied multicultural and child-centered teaching strategies in preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Maintained order and discipline in large and small classroom settings.
• Executed writing lessons, following the Teachers’ College (Columbia University) Workshop Model.
• Continually translated English literature and dialogue during Science, Writer’s Workshop, Reader’s Workshop, Math, etc.
• Assessed students’ progress through daily participation, class work, homework, quizzes and exams.
• Monitored students during field trips.
• Provided input regarding student performance during Parent-Teacher night and faculty meetings.
• Interpreted during Parent-Teacher night.
• Created and translated documents for Spanish speaking parents.
• Instructed the unit in Science, Writer’s Workshop (Poetry) and created a cultural project with the classes.
September ’99 – March ‘11
Lou Hammond & Associates
New York, NY
Assistant Controller and Account Coordinator
Cut checks for clients and staff and managed petty cash; Reconciled Bank Accounts and Credit Card Statements.
Verified monthly billing charges and prepared billing interface for client and all company units.
Analyzed 30+ employee expense reports if all were per office and client policy.
Developed, implemented and controlled cash management operations.
Responded to client inquiries pertaining to payments and check issuance.
Maintained and organized all filing for client finances and personnel related matter.
Responsible for billing invoices to clients i.e. Out-of-Pocket and monthly retainers.
Developed and implemented a “Greener Accounting System” by electronic approvals and paperless invoices.
Assisted Account Representatives with client responsibilities i.e. sending and editing press releases, client reports.
Managed main switch board; Follow up calls for client media events and updating contact information.
Compiled and maintained client’s articles in magazines and newspapers; handled many other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
2007 – 2010
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education & Bilingual Ed.
Minor: Puerto Rican & Latino Studies
1999 – 2002
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts.
Minor: History
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2008 – 2010
Secretary of “Student Union for Bilingual Education” (SUBE)
Brooklyn, NY
Worked as a team member raising a 400% increase of income for a Cultural Event hosted by the Puerto Rican & Latino Studies (PRLS) Department, El Encuentro.
Assisted in the recruitment of active members to SUBE through on campus involvement and also opening a Facebook page and becoming the Administrator to the page.
Outreach to Facebook members on any upcoming news and events relating to Bilingual Education and The PRLS Dept.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Windows 10: Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
Able to multi task and ability to work independently.
Management and organizational abilities.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
New York State Teaching Certification Examinations (NYSTCE)
LAST - Language Arts & Sciences Test
CST - Content Specialty Test (Multi-Subject)
ATS-W-Assessment of Training
BEA – Bilingual Education Assessment
NYS Board of Education Requires:
School Violence Prevention & Intervention
Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse
June 2011 – Summer Pre-School Training & Infant Care at The Goddard School at Miramar, FL.