GIOVANNINA PERSAUD

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Philadelphia, PA 19146

(cell) 215-***-**** (e-mail) adzvkx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

I have over 20 years of experience that encompasses teaching, management, editing/writing, and marketing with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. I am highly organized and have a thorough understanding of time-sensitive matters. In addition, I am proficient with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.

REALTOR®, United Real Estate – Philadelphia, PA (6/2021- present) [35 hours per week]

Comply with real estate laws

Pre-screen, qualify, and assist clients in reviewing financial options for purchasing property

Deliver presentations to prospective clients and answer questions

Assist in identifying customer space requirements

Educate, assist, and advise clients pertaining to real estate transactions

Draw up buying, selling, and leasing contracts

Appraise property values by creating a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Perform limited cost analyses for real estate transactions

Advise sellers on changes and additions to properties to increase value to potential buyers

Develop and implement marketing plan for seller clients

Advise clients on property prices, buying and selling legal requirements, and market conditions

Promote property sales through social media advertising, open houses, and multiple listing services

Negotiate, prepare and/or execute real estate contracts

Assist buyers and sellers during negotiations to ensure a hassle-free settlement experience

Assist in preparing and maintaining current acquisition plans and strategies

Update and maintain real estate data in software to track and administer billing and procurement information

Inspect real estate sites

Monitor and manage lease transactions and documents for procurement and financial accuracy Actress, various productions at various national locations (2/2015 – 3/2021) [35 hours per week]

Portrayed various characters such as lawyer, stenographer, doctor, nurse, CSI technician, nun, prisoner, and assistant/secretary for TV, film, and industrials Personal Care Aid, (1/2012 – 12/2014) [30 hours per week]

Assisted my ailing mother with daily personal care, meal preparation, errands, and appointments, housekeeping, and medication reminders

Managed and upgraded my mother’s properties

Substitute Teacher & Administrator, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School, Philadelphia, PA

(9/2012 – 6/2013) [50 hours per week]

Created a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where every child felt valued

Utilized positive management techniques to ensure positive student behavior

Interpreted and implemented classroom teacher’s lesson plans

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students

Performed all administrative secretarial duties for school’s front office Teacher, Rosemary Hills Primary School (MCPS), Silver Spring, MD (8/2003 – 6/2011) [50 hours per week]

Instructed 26 first grade students in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies and 23 first grade students in second grade math and exceeded our county’s School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals

Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects

Administered formal and informal assessments to evaluate students’ progress

Tracked and evaluated student academic progress

Participated and collaborated with school administration team

Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and supervisors

Led team of eight first grade teachers from 2004-2006

Provided instructional guidance to eight teachers to stabilize retention and promote a positive teamwork environment

Trained first and second grade county teachers on William & Mary reading curriculum (2003-2005)

Organized and led group and one-on-one parent-teacher meetings Teacher, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (MCPS), Gaithersburg, MD (8/2001 – 6/2003)

[50 hours per week]

Differentiated social studies, math, reading, language arts, and science instruction to 26-29 first grade students

Met with parents and developed strategies to improve individual student performance

Created, introduced, and led development of new math regrouping program for first grade teachers to aid students’ learning resulting in my students exceeding SIP goals

Presented MCPS Curriculum Framework to school faculty as a member of the Staff Development team Teacher, Farmland Elementary School (MCPS), Rockville, MD (8/2000 – 6/2001) [40 hours per week]

Planned and implemented first grade elementary subjects for 21 students

Created, assigned, and graded various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects

Collaborated with parents and recommended various educational activities for parents to supplement their child's understanding of elementary subjects Teacher, Cooper Lane Academy (PGCPS), Landover Hills, MD (9/1998 – 6/2000) [40 hours per week]

Inspired and instructed 31 second grade students’ interest in learning elementary subjects

Partnered with parents to identify and implement strategies to improve students’ academic progress

Worked with students in groups or one-on-one for extra help, attention, or additional practice of skills Customer Support Representative, IBM Credit Corporation (1/1996 – 9/1998) [40 hours per week]

Greeted customers warmly and ascertained problem or reason for calling

Implemented, coordinated, and maintained assigned commercial personal computer leasing accounts

Built sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication

Maintained customer accounts by recording customer interactions, process customer accounts, and file documents

Acted as liaison between suppliers and corporate end-users of personal computers

Resolved customer complaints via phone, email, or mail

Configured, created, modified, mailed, and maintained contracts for IBM commercial customers

Informed customers of deals and promotions

Trained and supervised five support staff

Executive Secretary, the Aluminum Association, Inc. (6/1989 – 1/1996) [40 hours per week]

Assisted the Vice President, Government Affairs & Associate General Counsel with critical congressional initiatives involving major aluminum manufacturers

Interacted with members of the Government & International Affairs Committee to gather input for responses to pending industry issues

Maintained discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all association members

Communicated directly, and on behalf of the Vice President, Government Affairs & Associate General Counsel, and others, on matters related to initiatives

Maintained contact information of association members, congressional staff, and key associates

Managed an active calendar of appointments

Created, formatted, modified, edited, and printed a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other documents.

Created, edited, assembled documents, and distributed political action committee (PAC) correspondence to Members of Congress and the association

Managed financial and administrative PAC records

Planned and coordinated public affairs conferences for the association and its members

Coordinated meeting agendas, space needs, and arranged for refreshments

Arranged complex and detailed meetings, events, itineraries, and travel and lodging accommodations

Took notes and wrote effective meeting minutes for PAC industry and other meetings

Planned, coordinated, and ensured the Vice President, Government Affairs & Associate General Counsel’s schedule was followed and respected

Prioritized conflicting needs

Handled matters, often with deadline pressures, expeditiously and proactively

Managed department’s administrative files

EDUCATION Bryan University Online, Tempe, AZ 2015-2016 Stenography Courses for Court Reporting/Closed Captioning Bowie State University, Bowie, MD 1998-2000

Master of Arts in Teaching – Summa Cum Laude

Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 1982-1986 Bachelor of Arts – Dean’s List Graduate

Major: Communications/Public Relations

LICENSES Real Estate Salesperson – Pennsylvania

SOFTWARE MS Word, MS Excel, QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat SKILLS

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