Anton Paul
Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with leadership experience as a Graduate Residence Director at Caldwell University, specializing in crisis management and community engagement. Skilled in financial management and strategic planning, I enhance student experiences through effective programming and staff supervision. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, I excel in customer service, multitasking, and time management. A results-driven professional, I optimize procedures to improve operations and build positive relationships with students and faculty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Residence Director
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student conduct violations and disciplinary actions taken by the office.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the residence hall, including supervising 14 Resident Assistants and 4 Office Assistants.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding any questions they may have about their child's experience in our residence halls.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated resident assistants on topics such as diversity, alcohol awareness, and conflict resolution.
- Oversaw programming initiatives within the residence halls, collaborating closely with resident assistants, various university departments, and student organizations to develop and implement events that fostered community engagement and enhanced the student experience.
- Assisted with the hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and mentoring of student staff in the residence hall.
Financial Accounting Intern
All American Healthcare
Newark, NJ
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Implemented New Daily Pay System
- Promoted to Junior Account within 3 months
- Helped organizational leadership with purchase orders, service contracts, probation reviews, financial reports and audits.
- Prepared journal entries to record daily business transactions.
- Performed reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledgers, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
- Analyzed monthly financial results to identify variances from budgeted amounts
Resident Assistant
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Acted as a liaison between residents and campus services, facilitating access to support as needed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge in student affairs.
- Collaborated with counselors to develop counseling programs that addressed student needs.
- Assisted with the evaluation and revision of residence life policies to enhance student living experience.
- Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
- Encouraged participation from all residents in order to create a strong sense of community within the residence hall.
Client Relationship Officer
Axcel Finance St Lucia
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Explained the Company’s products,offerings, and processes to clients
- Interviewed clients, analyzed, and processing of application documents for approval
- Promoted to Lead Loans Officer
- Conducted verifications of loan applications.
- Generated reports highlighting key performance indicators related to client relations.
Resident Assistant
Lackawanna County College
Lackawanna, PA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Enforced rules and regulations; maintain an orderly, safe, and reasonably quiet environment
- Encouraged participation in activities intended to promote greater unity among residents of the buildings and contribute to a sense of community and belonging
- Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
- Assisted students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
Warehouse Supervisor
Royalton St. Lucia Resort & Spa
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule
- Used SAP operating system for inventory control
- Trained incoming porters on all operations and procedures
- Handled and prepared payroll, sorting, storing and updating daily data.
- Promoted to Shift Leader and then Supervisor
- Achieved a monthly stock variance of less than $5 within an inventory valued at $150,000.
- Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
Education
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05-2027
MBA - Health Administration
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Science, Financial Economics -
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05.2022
Associate of Science, Business Administration -
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05.2020
Skills
- Financial Management: account reconciliation, GL maintenance, payroll processing, expense management, financial forecasting, cash flow management, and bookkeeping (GAAP compliant)
- Technical Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), SAP, Google Applications, Simplicity, Advocate and QuickBooks
- Leadership and Strategy: Strong leadership, strategic planning, team building, adaptability, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Operations and Organization: Budget oversight, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and compliance management
- Communication and Collaboration: Effective communicator, cross-functional teamwork, faculty engagement, and relationship-building
- Professional networking
- Crisis management
- Facilities management
Affiliations
- Nova K-Pop Dance Club Videographer
- Wedding Photographer
- Love Your Melon Campus Crew
- Avid Traveler
- Collector of Liquor from every country in the World
Accomplishments
- Transformational Leadership Award ( Caldwell University May 2023)
- Player of Season Lackawanna College Fall 2019
- Digicel Kickstart Academy Representative St Lucia
- Employee of the Quarter Royalton Resort & Spa
- Employee of the Year ( Warehouse Department )
- President List
- Caldwell University / Lackawanna Mens Soccer Captain
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Bloomberg Certified User
- Managing Project Risks & Changes
- International Hospitality & Healthcare Service Marketing
- Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making
Leadership Experience
- Caldwell University Men’s Soccer team (2020-2023)
- Lackawanna Soccer Team Captain (2018-2020)
- Student Government Association Vice President (2018)
- Student Government Association President (2019-2020)
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Coach U-17 (DCYO FC) Summer 2020-2021
- Resident Director / Resident Assitant
Timeline
Graduate Residence Director
Caldwell University
08.2023 - Current
Financial Accounting Intern
All American Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Assistant
Caldwell University
03.2021 - 06.2023
Client Relationship Officer
Axcel Finance St Lucia
09.2020 - 12.2020
Resident Assistant
Lackawanna County College
08.2019 - 05.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Royalton St. Lucia Resort & Spa
07.2017 - 07.2019
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Caldwell University
MBA - Health Administration
Caldwell University
Bachelor of Science, Financial Economics -
Caldwell University
Associate of Science, Business Administration -
Lackawanna College
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