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Meeting & Appointment Scheduling ~ Records Management

Public / Community Relations ~ Report Preparation ~ Problem Solving

         Possess sound administrative experience with demonstrated strengths in telephone management, file management, presentations, program administration, event coordination, and community relations.

         Excel at planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet crucial timelines and performance goals.

         Proficiently maintain spreadsheets, forms, and databases to track vital business information.

         Resourceful, methodical, and proactive with a solid reputation for integrity, commitment to confidentiality, and proven skills in crisis management, critical thinking, and decision-making.

         Creative multi-tasker with expertise in managing correspondence, streamlining workflow processes, maintaining files, and establishing unified working relationships with all levels of an organization.

Immaculate High School, Danbury, CT, 2011 to Present & 2005 to 2008

School Counselor

         Counsel and advise full caseload of students in achieving academic and personal growth, navigating crises, and establishing 504 (accommodations) plans according to special needs.

         Proactively join forces with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals to meet broad range of students needs.

         Spearhead comprehensive college counseling program and career development program to maximize post-secondary success and growth.

         Administer testing (e.g. PSAT, SAT, AP, ACT), calculate test results, and meet with students individually and in groups depending on situation and goals.

         Mentor, motivate, and empower students as advisor to Peer Leadership Club and senior class.

North Salem Middle / High School, North Salem, NY, 2008 to 2011

Office Assistant / Special Education Aide

         Steered efficient administrative functions within busy office, coordinated annual events such as career fair, and created spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

         Answered, screened, and routed incoming calls, prepared correspondence, scheduled appointments, and performed extensive filing, faxing, and copying of files.

         Supported special needs students individually and in group settings to promote academic and personal success, responded to students in crisis, and collaborated with faculty and administrators regarding student needs, issues, and progress.

The Academy of Mt St Ursula, Bronx, NY, 2004 to 2005

Guidance Counselor

         Provided practical guidance regarding academic, career, personal and social goals, while uncovering and emphasizing students leadership potential.

         Exhibited proficiency in student conflict resolution, mediation, and guiding students in post-secondary education planning.

         Taught five sections of Group Guidance on college search process and administered PSAT, SAT, AP, and ACT testing.

         Coordinated scholarship program to support deserving students in furthering their education.

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Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY, 1999 to 2002

Career Counselor

         Launched and administered new grant-funded program to provide comprehensive career assessment, career counseling, and job placement for students with disabilities.

         Enhanced and expanded college website by designing pages for individuals with disabilities including employer list and valuable resources.

         Forged productive relationships with community businesses and organizations to encourage hiring of individuals with disabilities.

         Arranged and facilitated job search workshops, assisted individuals with interviewing skills, and organized job fairs to promote employment opportunities.

GDA TeleRecruiting, Yorktown Heights, NY, 1998 to 2015

College Admissions Counselor

         Functioned as consultant to multiple colleges and universities by contacting prospective and accepted students and providing information regarding available majors, scholarship opportunities, and admissions activities.

The College of Mt. St. Vincent, Bronx, NY, 1993 to 1998

Associate Director of Admissions

         Governed all facets of admissions process from organizing campus events and engaging potential students, to collaborating with faculty and Financial Aid office to achieve a seamless enrollment process.

         Responded to general inquiries, performed extensive follow-up with students, and orchestrated travel logistics as needed.

M.S., Counseling & Career Development, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

M.A., Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication, SUNY at Albany, Albany, NY

B.A., International Business & Language, Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Permanent Certification in School Counseling, New York

Provisional Certification in School Counseling, Connecticut

Permanent Certification as Teaching Assistant, New York

The American School Counseling Association

The New England Association for College Admission Counseling

The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling

The Westchester/Putnam/Rockland Counseling Association