Professional Experience High School

Candidate for Copywriter, Marketing Specialist

Experienced and articulate communicator and presenter with a passion for connecting to different audiences and building trust with stakeholders. Superb writer who excels in meticulously researching details, creating strategic narratives, tailoring information to specific formats, providing clear instructions, editing for content and style, and preserving agency voices.

HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS

*Retained 95% of clients annually as a camp supervisor based on frequent written online communications to clients.

*Earned 15 out of 20 points, a level of Effective, on Student Growth Measures according to New York State Measures of Teacher Practice from 2013-2016. Measured student progress and reported 60% growth in units.

*Increased donations by 50 % via distributing a semi-annual newsletter from 2004-2007 as the Newsletter Editor for Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity at Binghamton University.

*Received an Exemplary Service Award after 10 years of working at the Samuel Field YM/YWHA.

*Supervised staffs of up to 13 members at the Samuel Field YM/YWHA while providing consistent direction.

*Certified in Google AdWords and Google Analytics.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Writing Internal Collaboration Planning

Editing Client Relations Data Analysis

Publishing Promoting Events Strategic Support

Presenting Leadership Research

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

-New York City Department of Education, New York, New York (9/2010-Present)

ELA Teacher

Challenged with the task of delivering lessons and designing instruction for classes of 6th and 7th graders to best prepare students for state exams and to improve their writing skills. Budget cuts moved me to different schools, as my position was phased out.

Presenting: Used various technologies, including slide presentations, to implement daily content lessons catered to client interests to achieve supervisor goals, maximize outcomes, and to effectively adhere to guidelines.

Writing: Adapted narrative writing to different formats and styles, whether via e-mails, data reflections, or proposals, when communicating to various constituencies to inspire engagement and enhance transparency.

Internal Collaboration and Planning: Consulted with colleagues regarding goals, needs, unit specifications, and execution on a weekly basis. Contributed original ideas and enacted directives from senior colleagues to deliver consistent, high quality work.

Editing and Strategic Support: Proofread work products and projects, both my own and of others, and provided constructive encouragement to ensure the best quality and consistency. Observed that over 60% of students on average progressed significantly on assessments.

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Data Analysis, Strategic Support, and Research: Analyzed New York State and self-generated data while producing unit summaries on time to revise practices and help colleagues and clients achieve their goals. Demonstrated success by earning 15 out of 20 points under New York State measures from 2013-2016.

-Samuel Field YM/YWHA. Little Neck, NY (6/2001-8/2016)

Summer Camp Division Head and Supervisor

Starting as a counselor and rising to the role of division head, charged with the oversight of age determined camp divisions and a staff of counselors. Served as a liaison between clients, agency supervisors, and other stakeholders. Decided to pursue other professional opportunities.

Internal Collaboration and Strategic Support: Coordinated, with supervisor input, the logistics of trips and designed daily themed activities published on colored calendars to generate more interest in the camp product.

Client Relations: Responded to phone call inquiries daily, and distributed weekly e-mails and newsletters to inform clients and maintain positive relationships as a liaison to parents. Maintained a 95% retention rate between summers in addition to strengthening the agency reputation as evidenced by new registrations.

Promoting Events: Communicated consistent updates and developed headlined message reminders regarding important camp events, and promptly responded to further inquiries to build awareness and maximize registration for functions that required travel.

Data Analysis: Both for the entire summer and especially on long trips, documented and kept records of expenses, which were then summarized in writing, in order to operate under a budget. Prioritized spending on events that would best enhance client experiences.

Leadership: Modeled best practices and evaluated staff members while initiating open dialogue and distributing constructive written feedback to improve employee job performance.

Presenting: Created agendas, facilitated staff meetings, and delivered captivating orientation speeches regarding past trips to clients to best prepare and engage all stakeholders.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

-BBYO Big Apple Region, Bellerose, New York (9/2008- Present)

Chapter Advisor

Supervised, on a volunteer basis, a chapter consisting of 10-20 high school boys. Coordinated larger events for an entire region of over 100 teenagers.

Editing and Strategic Support: Consulted with members and improved officer platforms, public addresses, program scripts, and officer reports to better represent organizational achievements.

Presenting: Facilitated chapter activities and delivered speeches at regional conventions to engage and inform stakeholders.

Writing and Promoting Events: Drafted event proposals and promotional invitations while adhering to a budget to aid recruitment.

Other Relevant Experience Continued

-Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY (8/2004- 5/2007)

Chapter Editor

Responsible for creating, editing, and publishing fraternity newsletters that were distributed twice a year. Content was meant to engage current members and inform alumni and inspire donations.

Writing and Research: Researched and authored articles on notable achievements to inform stakeholders.

Promoting Events and Strategic Support: Edited accounts of important chapter events to maximize alumni attendance.

Publishing: Developed a consistent format and design for the newsletter to establish a reliable style.

Client Relations: Facilitated improved alumni relations using the newsletter, and increased donations by 50%.

EDUCATION

-Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

M.A. Adolescent English Education, GPA 4.0, Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 5/2009

-Binghamton University, State University of New York, Vestal, NY

B.A. English- General Literature and Rhetoric, GPA 3.79, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 5/2007

-Townsend Harris High School, Flushing, NY

Honors Regents Diploma, 6/2003

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Sports, 1990s Alternative Rock, Professional Wrestling, UFC, Craft Beer, Casino Gaming, Roller Coasters, American History, Politics, Bowling.

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