Kelly A. Gisonda
Staten Island, NY 10306
**********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to gain valuable experience which will allow me to grow in my field as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Profile
Motivated, personable professional with life skills to lend to the current position. Recent graduate of St. John’s University EMS Institute with a 98 average. Received a 96 on the New York State EMT Certification Exam. My B.S. degree may be in accounting but my life experiences taking care of injured and ill family members is extensive.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills. Extremely fast learner and dedicated employee.
Skills Summary
NYS Certified EMT
AHA CPR Certified
FEMA ICS self study certifications
NYS Driver’s License Computer Savvy
Well Spoken
Team Player
Well Educated Professional
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Flexible
Professional Presentations
Professional Experience
DATA ENTRY / MARKETING RESEARCH
Prepare complex reports for marketing department
Author professional correspondence to customers and vendors.
Design and create maual for procedures to use company specific software
Conduct surveys and marketing campaigns
Communicate with all levels within the company as well as customers
Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs including industry standards as well as company specific programs
ACCOUNTING / AUDITING
In charge of Mercedes Benz North America audit for KPMG Peat Marwick
Worked on other high profile audits in manufacturing such as Revlon Inc. and in the financial industry as well such as CItoh, Inc.
Extensive income tax work as well as payroll taxes.
General office manager
INSTRUCTOR / TEACHER
Responsible for teaching pee wee’s, juniors and adults GoJu Ryu Karate and self defense
Employment History
• Lee Spring Company 1994 – Present
Brooklyn, NY
Accounting and Marketing
• House of Karate 2010 – Present
Staten Island, NY
Karate Instructor
• KPMG Peat Marwick 1990 - 1993
New York, NY
Senior Auditor
• Robert Tarantino & Associates 1984 – 1990
Staten Island, NY
Staff Accountant
Education
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY EMS INSITUTE AVG. 98/ STATE EXAM 96
Completed EMS course including New York State Certification
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting GPA: 3.8/4.0