Ada Beatriz Cruz
Rockville Centre,NY
Summary
Driven, self-motivated, organized, enthusiastic professional. Excels in multitasking and oversight of projects executed within timeline. Excellent communication, management and event planning skills. Strong interpersonal skills utilized to motivate and encourage 20+ team of co-workers/interns in attaining goals and optimum results. Demonstrated history of finding solutions to problems, producing positive outcomes for all parties. Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison / Project Coordinator
New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded and managed major community outreach events. Strived daily to provide our constituents, with professional, caring accurate assistance. Events managed focused on assisting Senior Citizens providing them with knowledge and advising services that are available to them. Monthly events held were Smart Seniors, Golden Gathering and Veterans Affairs. Other major events include Student Stars, community cleanups, and town halls throughout the calendar year
- Served as a liaison between different departments internally ensuring maximum efficiency in addressing community needs.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Drafted letters of support, letters to state agencies and local government officials, and citations on behalf of the Senator
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Translated and spoke for the Senator in Spanish at various community events, meetings, and functions
- Coordinated fund raising events to give back to the local community: back to school supplies drive, Thanksgiving food drive, and Holiday toy drive
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, enabling more efficient coordination of services within the community.
- Managed numerous interns each semester; responsible for overseeing their work performance, optimizing their resources and developing their work skills
- Strengthened community partnerships by organizing and attending collaborative events.
- Increased awareness of available programs and services through targeted outreach efforts, leading to higher participation rates.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
Office Administrator
South Side High School
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Flex Administrator for administrative staff in the main office at the high school
- Duties included answering the phones, addressing student issues, writing word documents, scheduling appointments, filing, organizing special presentations projects for the high school.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
- Interacted with parents/students by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
Sales/Regional Marketing Manager
HomeSource International
02.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed sales and marketing of bed and bath products for a startup company in the tri-state area.
- Sales rapidly exceeded over a million dollars within 12 months.
- Responsible for resolving client issues, identifying customer trends, monitoring competitor's business.
- Reported directly to senior management and spearheaded company presentations in the tri-State region.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and expansion within the region.
- Created effective sales/marketing plans utilizing customer needs forecast to increase market share.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Pace University
New York, NY05.1995
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Program Management
- Organizational Development
- Government relations
- Business Administration
Education Certificates
- Pace University, New York, NY, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
- New York State Teacher Certification in Spanish, 2011
Timeline
Community Liaison / Project Coordinator
New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky
09.2016 - 12.2022
Office Administrator
South Side High School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Sales/Regional Marketing Manager
HomeSource International
02.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Pace University
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