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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Responsible and mature individual seeking an entry-level position in the area of Administrative Support/Human Resources that utilizes my creative, communications, interpersonal, teaching and organizational skills.

SKILLS

Basic administrative knowledge

Technology skills

Staff training and development

Internet

Strong work ethic

E-mail

Goal-oriented

MS Office

Superior organization ability

Word

Detail-oriented

Excel

Accurate and detailed

Power Point

Excellent planner and coordinator

Filing and data archiving

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Articulate and well-spoken

Pleasant demeanor

WORK HISTORY

Waitress/Hostess

Restaurants - - Chain & Privately Owned in Monmouth County

Worked as hostess/server at various restaurants to manage wait-lists, seat guests, take food orders, and cater to guests.

Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.

Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.

Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.

Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff.

Special Education Teacher/Paraprofessional

Public & Private Schools - Middlesex, Monmouth, & Ocean Counties

Successfully conducts full management of classroom.

Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with District regulations and Board of Education goals.

Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Perform in class support to assist teacher with needs of special needs students.

Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition. Assisted students of various grades in Language Arts and Mathematics Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.

Private Tutor

Independent & JEI Learning Center - NJ

Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Retail Sales Associate

White House Black Market - Old Bridge, NJ

Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.

Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices in order to respond to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.

Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

Monmouth University - West Long Branch, NJ 2006

3.90 GPA

High Honors Academic Achievement Award

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Monmouth University - NJ 2006

3.85 GPA

High Honors Academic Achievement Award

Certificate: Special Education

Georgian Court University - Lakewood, NJ 2007

3.90 GPA

High Honors Academic Achievement Award

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I am a focused individual with a solid administrative support background who is committed to acting as a professional and competent first point of contact to clients. I am adept at paying attention to the details as well as seeing the larger picture when managing filing procedures and deadlines. I am very detail-oriented, organized, and efficient with the ability to learn new processes quickly. I enjoy working as part of a team to achieve goals.

REFERENCES

Professional references available upon request.

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