MELISSA SIMON
3BROOKLYN New York 11210
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Self–motivated and resourceful; sets priorities to meet operation deadlines, excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, proven oral and written communication abilities, ability to work independently and part of a team, proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and highly adaptable to ever changing circumstances.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May 06 – Dec 08 BUDDINGTON’S PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES, Brooklyn NY. Office Manager
Assisted in the hiring and training of staff, Supervised five employees on a daily bases, assisted in sales and obtaining new contracts, coordinated shoots for all levels of school with Student advisors and parent coordinators and supported customers with various tasks.
Oct. 04- Mar. 06 TELECOM, Brooklyn NY.
Administrative Assistant
Maintained an office environment conducive, supervised employees, answered telephones, prepared bills for customers and dealt with the specific projects and deadline sensitive matters as needed.
Sept. 03- Dec 04 BRAINFUSE ONLINE TUTORING, Brooklyn NY.
Online Tutor, 5th -11th Graders
Provided tutoring services for students needing extra assistance.
INTERNSHIP:
Jan -June 07 Assemblyman Kareem Camara, District 43 Brooklyn, NY
Supported in coordinating community events, imputing district member’s data into computer system, provided assistances on coordinating policies, answered phones, faxes and sent out mail correspondence.
EDUCATION :
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
B.S, in Public Administration June, 2007 (Magna cum laude)
Excellent performance in various courses included; NY State and Local Government, Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Project Management, Public Bureaucracy, Research Methods for Public Administrators, Policymaking & The Public Interest.
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA, Georgetown, Guyana
B.A, in Public Management, Oct., 2001
Summers 06 & 07 ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Queens NY
St. Johns Ronald Brown Pre Law Summer Program.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vista, Adobe Applications and Windows XP.
AWARDS: Dean’s Lists Fall 04, Spring 05, Fall 05, Fall 06 and Spring 07.