Corporate Training

Thomas Starita

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Staten Island, NY 10301

Summary

Strategic, savvy and energetic professional who has built a career working with people across various ages and backgrounds. Experience includes: effectively controlling a room, educating both teenage students and adult decision makers, engaging interest and convincing others that what I say matters. Strong communication, interpersonal and consensus building skills; exceptional ability to focus on multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.

Experience

NY Rising Farmingdale, NY

Director of Professional Development June 2013 – November 2014

Managed 5 direct reports of the training staff, inclusive of; delegation of responsibilities, performance reviews and professional guidance and development

Responsible for the implementation and execution of education programs for more than 250 employees of NY Rising

Facilitated training for 3rd party organizations contracted by the State of New York to participate in Super Storm Sandy relief efforts

Conducted weekly trainings on new policies and procedures across 7 NY Rising sites throughout Long Island and with LiRO Construction Management Team

Active participation in daily meetings with Executive Management and Site Managers

Engaged with political leaders to provide insight and guidance to help better understand the NY Rising relief program

Collaborated with key members of the management team and members of the New York State relief board on policy changes and updates

Educated Case Managers on how to present the Award Calculation Table to homeowners

Drafted award and eligibility letters sent to homeowners

Developed content for Case Managers to leverage when contact is made with affected homeowners

Aflac Fairfield, NJ

Independent Agent March 2012 – June 2013

Generated prospective leads through cold calling and other networking tactics

Managed ongoing book of key accounts of up to 100 participants

Facilitated strategic planning meetings by providing engaging and

captivating presentations

Conducted enrollment seminars with prospects and clients

Processed client claims in the event a claim is submitted

Responsible for tracking invoice payment

Achieved both the “Super Fast Start” and “Fireball” awards

Ranked #57 overall in the state of New Jersey

Closed 6 accounts as well as managed 7 existing accounts

Averaged 105 cold calls a day.

Paramus Catholic Paramus, NJ

High School Teacher September 2008 – June 2011

Taught Religion to 150 students per school year

Served as the key Representative and Spokesman for the religion department

at multiple student open houses throughout the year

Identified key goals for Middle States Accreditation

Organized and ran three blood drives on an annual basis

Encouraged and directed student volunteers for various charitable causes,

including clothing and food drives

Participated in numerous in-school and outside of school student retreats

Coached the freshmen softball team

Associated Press New York, NY

Office Manager, Corporate Communications January 2007 – June 2007

Directly reported to the Director of Corporate Communications

Processed payment and maintained repository of all invoices

Monitored the public feedback forums and responsible for addressing

their specific needs

Coordinated ticket sales and provided logistical support for the Annual

Associated Press Meeting

Compiled and managed expense reports for Director

Helped with the distribution of the book, “Breaking News”

Saint Peter’s High School for Girls Staten Island, NY

Chair of Religious Studies September 2002 – June 2006

Taught religion to 225 students across all high school level grades

Developed the annual curriculum for the entire Religion Department

Lead and organized department meetings

Identified key goals for Middle States Accreditation

Ordered all religion textbooks and supplemental reading materials for the school year

Attended and participated in various conferences and seminars throughout

New York City

Helped coordinate Open Houses three times per year and represented the

school to prospective students and parents

Organized student talent shows, clothing and food drives annually

Coached the Varsity softball team

St. John’s University Queens, NY

Graduate Assistant, Theology Department September 2000 – December 2001

Assisted six professors over a three-term span

Edited manuscripts for both journal submissions and book proposals

Researched materials for a literary work with a focus on religion and medical ethics

Responsible for providing summaries of various medical articles for classroom

use and professional use.

Education

St. John’s University, Bachelor of Arts, Theology

St. John’s University, Completed 30 credits towards Masters in Theology

Computer Skills

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (PC and Mac) and various social media networks

Creative

Achievements “Two Ways to Sunday”

Author

Author of the self-published novel, “Two Ways to Sunday”

Currently in distribution by Infinity Publishing

Manage media outreach through press releases and news coverage

Promote the novel through various social media outlets and word of mouth

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