KIMBERLY GECZI
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Guide Dog Instructor who helps visually impaired individuals obtain the knowledge and skills the need to thrive and regain independence and dignity in a fast-paced class setting. Multi-tasking involving developing interpersonal skills while offering a complete and thorough lesson plan tailored to each individual.
SKILLS
Ability to work independently
Excellent work initiative
Exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Excellent communication and written skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Always maintains high level of professionalism.
WORK HISTORY
Instructor, 01/2004 – 06/2015
The Seeing Eye, Inc. – Morristown, NJ
11+ years of working independently to meet professional goals set by the company.
Adequately communicated and tailored all lessons to each individual and their individual needs.
Maintained strict confidentiality and discretion when handling and instructing each student.
Quickly adapted to new projects and multi-tasked on a daily basis.
Worked diligently with a strong attention to detail while multi-tasking on various projects.
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, soundbites and lectures to instruct students in a variety of ways.
Worked in a constantly changing and fast paced environment.
Diligently worked with all facets of Microsoft Office as well as booking websites for travel arrangements.
Extensively trained new and existing visually impaired students and returning graduates with their new guide dogs.
Worked with an average of 4-5 students per class, teaching 2-3 classes per year.
Advised visually impaired students regarding the proper care and supplementary training to continue once home and considered a graduate of the program.
Dispatcher, 11/2012 – Present
Solberg Airport, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Kept accurate records of airplane flight logs, student participation, and instructor flight times.
Accurately dispatched airplanes fitting each student prior to their lesson.
Answered and responded to a high volume of phone calls with a professional manner.
Confidently responded to customers questions about flight training.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management, 2008
Post University – Waterbury, CT