MARIELA FERNANDEZ
East Hanover, NJ ***** Cell Phone: 201-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated individual with strong work ethic, great communication and organizational skills. Former police officer and detective with 16 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities and strong computer skills. Ability to maintain confidential information and documentation. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm in diffusing challenging situations. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
Associates in Business Administration in Accounting May 2003
Gibbs College, Montclair, NJ
Police Officer
Jersey City Police Academy March 2005
Licenses and Certifications
Notary Public, State of New Jersey Expires August 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Building Manager, NZM Properties LLC, Jersey City, NJ 10/2015 – Present
Collect and supervise large amounts of cash flow of all rent money from tenants, prepare payment receipts and make bank deposits for all collections.
Input charges, payments and adjustments to computerized system and post to manual records against account.
Monitor building maintenance budgets.
Prepare tenants’ monthly lease and rent receipts.
Resolve complaints, problems, and requests from building tenants.
Schedule regular building maintenance and janitorial services as needed to maintain, repair, or improve the property.
Jersey City Police Officer, Jersey City Police Department, Jersey City, NJ 03/2005 - 12/2019
Jersey City Detective, Jersey City Police Department, Jersey City, NJ 12/2019 - 04/2021
Responded to dispatched calls for emergency situations and criminal activities.
Performed patrol of assigned district to ensure public safety.
Investigated incidents and complaints, prepared reports and maintained records of all activities.
Responsible for the supervision, training, and education of other officers as a Certified Field Training Officer.
Collaborated with local community agencies and participated in community events to support community outreach and prevention programs.
Excellent Achievement Award in 2011.
Office Manager & Tax Preparer, Tony Ferrara & Associates, Jersey City, NJ 02/1998-08/2007
Managed office operations to ensure an efficient office environment.
Handled accounts receivable, prepared weekly payroll and monthly statements.
Reconciled payables to general ledger and verified payments made against accounts.
Performed surety bond underwriting with review of financial statements, credit and of proposals submitted for consideration.
Entered client data and prepared tax returns for low-income, non-English speaking customers.