Colleen Farney
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hauppauge School District
02.2024 - Current
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Aide- SPED - Resource in Class Support
Katy Independent School District
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Import Logistics Coordinator
Duratex North America, Inc.
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Processed payments related to imports and exports transactions according to established guidelines.
- Coordinated with suppliers and customers to resolve any issues arising from shipments.
- Managed relationships with freight forwarders and other vendors involved in the import process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant trade regulations and changes in global markets.
Dealer Credit Analyst
Ford Motor Company
03.1996 - 04.2007
- Held various positions within Ford Motor Company Finance Division NY/NJ branches.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable purchasing policies and procedures in order to achieve compliant ratings on all branch portfolio reviews and regional operation reviews.
- Developed and maintained a professional rapport with all dealers in accordance with branch policies while effectively selling credit decisions.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Skills
- Data Entry
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Office Administration
Affiliations
- I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family. Reading books and exploring new places.
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification (Texas)
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hauppauge School District
02.2024 - Current
Aide- SPED - Resource in Class Support
Katy Independent School District
04.2021 - 02.2024
Import Logistics Coordinator
Duratex North America, Inc.
07.2011 - 07.2015
Dealer Credit Analyst
Ford Motor Company
03.1996 - 04.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
- Paraprofessional Certification (Texas)
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