BONNIE A. LEVINE
***A Farrington Court, Lakewood, NJ 08701
*********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Patient advocate, recreation or special events position with a facility serving the needs of the elderly.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly-refined communication skills
Deep empathy for clients—particularly adolescents and the elderly
Familiarity with all aspects of business gained through long-term entrepreneurial ventures
Proven ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, co- workers and supervisors
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Owner/Publisher, The Morris Canal News, Budd Lake, NJ 2007 - 2009
Created 30,000-circulation, free-distribution monthly newspaper focused on political and educational issues in this upscale community.
Arranged work-sharing and production agreements with other NJ publishers.
Personally responsible for local advertising sales that generated approximately $5,000 per issue.
Owner/Operator, Invitations for All Occasions & More, Mount Arlington, NJ 1998 - 2005
Started invitations business that evolved into full-scale event planning operation.
Coordinated scores of weddings, bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, Sweet 16 parties and many other types of family-oriented events.
Pursued ongoing marketing efforts through bridal shows, banquet halls, promotional materials and extensive personal contacts. Case Manager, Meals on Wheels, Bronx, NY 1991 - 1992
Met regularly with elderly clients to determine their nutrition needs.
Arranged referrals to medical, mental health and social service agencies for clients with other needs.
Determined client eligibility and assured compliance with program guidelines.
Recent part-time work experience 2009 - Present
Worked as restaurant hostess, customer service/inside sales representative and retail sales associate.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.A. Degree, Social Work & Psychology, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY Graduate, Cosmetology & Esthetics Program, Robert Fiance Beauty School, Bronx, NY References upon request