Jessica Cantor
Seymour, CT ****8
203-***-**** **********@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
I would like to acquire stable long term employment, with a company who has the potential for growth.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experienced Administrative Assistant skilled at organizing, prioritizing and planning to meet the needs of the organization. Purchasing coordination and processing of supplies. Ability to implement tasks toward achieving goals of management, facilitate smooth office operations. Flexible and adaptable to meet new challenges. Coordination of staffing to meet the needs of several locations. WORK EXPERIENCE:
S.O.N.C.C.A (Seymour/Oxford Nursery Child Care Associate, 2001 till Current; Seymour, CT Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director (2001 – Current) Provide all administrative requirements for the Director
• Provided support to site supervisors at our five centers.
• Managing company email and correspondence.
• Heavy family (client) contact, collections, explanation of programs and registration processes.
• Ensure proper enrollment and withdrawal of children at each center.
• Works cooperatively with all staff to insure integration of program components
• Develop snack schedule monthly, and prepare food orders.
• Scheduling of staff at all centers.
• Prepare and compile small grants.
• Coordinating of schedules, purchasing, staffing, entertainment, field trips and many other aspects of our Summer program.
• Create and send out brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
• Creation and Maintains SONCCA website.
• Manage computer systems, programs and Network
• Create and maintain fillable registration paper work. Stop & Shop 1999-2001; Seymour, CT
Worked in conjunction with the manager of the H.B.C. Department
• Made sure shelves were organized and fully stock.
• Prepared list of items to be ordered.
Office Assistant, Creative Kids 1998-1999; Las Vegas, NV Front Desk Associate, Summers
Greeted guests and assisted them as needed to ensure a pleasant experience
Guided prospective guests on tours of guest rooms, meeting rooms and banquet halls
Answered phones, directed calls and made room reservations in fast-paced environment Teacher, Creative Kids 1998-199; Las Vegas, NV
Tutor, 01/10-05/10 & 01/11-05/11
Completed the College Reading and Learning Association training workshop
Tutored peers in Statistics, English, History and Music Owner-Home Child Care 1992- 1998; Seymour, CT
• Create monthly schedule of activities.
• Purchase supplies, snack, and lunches
• Bookkeeping tasks
VOLUNTEER:
President of the Wildcat Swim Club – (2010 till 2016); Seymour, CT
• Develops and administers the total swim program and carries responsibility for its operation
• Supports, facilitates, and improves the swim program within the policies established by the by-laws and state and local regulation.
• Recruits, employs, supervises, evaluates, and when necessary, dismisses professional staff
• Coordinates an annual orientation training program for all employees to ensure adherence to organizational policy and procedures and to provide training to prepare staff to effectively carry out their roles and responsibilities.
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship between the program and the appropriate organizations, groups, and individuals at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Prepares the budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and Finance Committee, expends funds within the approved budget, and provides adequate accountability for the expenditure of funds.
• Approves all purchasing of supplies and equipment and consults with the Board of Directors on capital expenditures.
• Establishes relationships and works cooperatively with training centers, colleges, agencies, and community organizations to coordinate and provide training for all staff members.
• Develops goals and objectives, both short and long term.
• Attends local community, state or regional meetings, workshops, or conferences.
• Works cooperatively with all staff to insure integration of program components.
• Runs all regular Board of Directors meetings, prepares and submits regular reports of program activities, accomplishments, and other information as required by our by-laws.
• Continually maintains aggressive public relations with the parents and community to insure high visibility of Swim Club within the community.
• Participates with the Board of Directors in fund raising efforts, including identifying potential funding sources and preparing proposals for submission.
• Performs other related duties as required to maintain smooth operation of the Swim Club. NERR 09/1997-05/1999; Stratford, CT
Evaluate dogs and potential dog owners.
Deal closely with several dog pounds.
Pop Warner, 08/1995-10/2003; Seymour, CT
Prepare paperwork, helped coordinate practice times and coaches.
Schedule meets with other towns.
Prepared all coaches paperwork, did all background checks and scheduled trainings for all coaches.
EDUCATION:
High School- GED
Professional Certifications
Microsoft Front Page Certificate, VRAE online course Microsoft Office Applications Certificate, VRAE online course Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep, NVCC online course Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Front Page, Adobe Acrobat X and Adobe LiveCycle Designer Minor Networking and Computer repair & maintenance skills.
*References: Lee Kopec Co-Worker 203-***-****
Tracy Dunn Co-Worker 203-***-****
Jody Steinbach Co-Worker 203-***-****