Merlin Blanco
Number: 347-***-**** Email: ****.******@*****.***
Address: **** ****** **, ***** ** 10469
Profile
I’m a bilingual hardworking and dependent Brand Ambassador who is dedicated to driving brand awareness. Experienced in researching and hosting marketing events. Skilled in helping customers find exactly what they’re looking for. Flexible, motivated and always organized. Skilled in planning and preparing a variety of promotional and advertising material to increase customer interest. Education
Innovation Diploma Plus Manhattan, NY
October 2018- March 2020
Experience
Administrative Assistant Above & Beyond Consulting Agency New York, NY July 2023- May 2024
● Register Participant for training + support clients apply for state scholarship.
● Schedule internal/external training and virtual meetings.
● Coordinate events ex: conference, in-person training + team retreats.
● Prepare reports, presentations, and documents
● Answers questions from clients, conduct phone calls
● Conduct marketing/outreach when needed
● Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical files
● Prepare communications,such as memos,newsletter, emails, invoices, reports and other outgoing correspondence.
● Manage agency calendar
● Schedule coaching meeting
● ● Submit expense reports
● ● Proficient in MS Office Suite and office equipment
● Quick learner who takes initiative
Receptionist Catholic Charities Community Services New York, NY June 2020 - October 2020
● Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception.
● Provided help and support to upset participants and helped solve their problem to continue working with us.
● Helped organize and clean the office.
● Successfully managed information online including sign-in, participant records, and reports.
● Answered the telephone taking messages, forwarding calls and scheduling visitation appointments. Teachers aide Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center New York, NY July 2019 - March 2020
● Assisting teachers in Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in teaching and celebrating the Afro-Dominican culture.
● Teaching merengue to children ages 9-13 preparing them to participate in the Manhattan Dominican parade.
● Teaching people of all ages merengue salsa and bachata.
● Cleaning and decorating the space for events.
● Helping serve food.
Teachers aide Dyckman Cornerstone New York, NY January 18, 2019 - May 2019
● Assisting group leaders in Dyckman Cornerstone for Catholic Charities Community Service(CCCS) with kindergarten to fifth graders in the after school program.
● Two Saturday’s every month I would help other interns pack & distribute food to the Dyckman Community.
Teachers aide SYEP 1199 Employees ChildCare Bronx, New York July 2018-August 2018
● Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
● Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests.
● Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
● Keep records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.
● Assisted teacher with nap time routines.
● Prepare meals and snacks for children.
● Help children keep good hygiene.
While working in this daycare I learned how to gain:
● Patience
● Physical stamina
● Initiative
● Communication skills
● Decision-making skills
● Instructional skills
● Interpersonal skills