Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Receptionist

Clarissa Zapata

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and with excellence. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist

Prospect Airport Services
12.2025 - Current
  • Keeping the reception area tidy
  • Answering and forwarding phone calls
  • Screening phone calls
  • Sorting and distributing any resignations, employee parking and posts
  • Filling

Authorized Signatory

Worldwide Flight Services
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Prepare Customs forms an made sure they were processed with Port Authority in a timely manner
  • Act as liaison for employee issues/concerns associated with Port Authority process
  • Inform prospective employees of approval/denial by Port Authority
  • Provided and maintained a high level of customer service
  • Compiled and maintained employee data based on Port Authority guidelines
  • Liaison with Port Authority Custom office and different administrative specialists to ensure the necessary documents and information was received to properly prepare and maintain our record
  • Mentored new employees coming in to help them become acclimated with the hiring process as it pertains to Port Authority
  • Advised 700+ employees on administrative procedures to get them through to the badge process with NY/ NJ Port Authority guidelines
  • Track Port Authority badges

Technician

Citilight Optometry P.C.
09.2020 - 06.2024
  • Performing basic eye tests and exams
  • Keeping exam rooms clean and organized
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Updating patient records

Authorized Signatory

Prospect Airport Services
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Liaison with Port Authority Custom office and different administrative specialists to ensure the necessary documents and information was received to properly prepare and maintain our record
  • Mentored new employees coming in to help them become acclimated with the hiring process as it pertains to Port Authority
  • Advised 700+ employees on administrative procedures to get them through to the badge process with NY/ NJ Port Authority guidelines
  • Prepare Customs forms an made sure they were processed with Port Authority in a timely manner
  • Planned daily work activities to meet organization staffing needs
  • Act as liaison for employee issues/concerns associated with Port Authority process
  • Inform prospective employees of approval/denial by Port Authority
  • Provided and maintained a high level of customer service
  • Compiled and maintained employee data based on Port Authority guidelines

Receptionist

Prospect Airport Services
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Keeping the reception area tidy
  • Answering and forwarding phone calls
  • Screening phone calls
  • Sorting and distributing any resignations, employee parking and posts
  • Filling

Teacher assistant

The Brunswick School
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Lesson planning
  • Supervising students
  • Assists a teacher with instructional responsibilities

Intern

Superior Courthouse
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Assisting the court clerks
  • Filing files
  • Scanning and making copies

Disability Support Services

Hudson County Community College
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Note Taker / Reader
  • Provides accurate and full account of information
  • Data Entry
  • Send emails

Education

Criminal Justice -

Rutgers University-Newark
05.2025

Associates in Science -

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
05.2019

Diploma -

James J. Ferris High School
Jersey City, NJ
01.2016

Skills

  • Communication
  • Ability to Work under Pressure
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Self-motivation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer/Client relations
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Data inputting
  • Office administration
  • File management
  • Typing speed

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aider
  • Sora's License

Timeline

Receptionist

Prospect Airport Services
12.2025 - Current

Authorized Signatory

Worldwide Flight Services
03.2023 - 11.2024

Authorized Signatory

Prospect Airport Services
04.2022 - 02.2023

Receptionist

Prospect Airport Services
12.2020 - 04.2022

Technician

Citilight Optometry P.C.
09.2020 - 06.2024

Intern

Superior Courthouse
04.2019 - 05.2019

Teacher assistant

The Brunswick School
01.2018 - 01.2020

Disability Support Services

Hudson County Community College
10.2017 - 01.2019

Associates in Science -

Hudson County Community College

Diploma -

James J. Ferris High School

Criminal Justice -

Rutgers University-Newark
Clarissa Zapata