Cynthia Sacco Leighton
Fairfield
Summary
Capable and adaptable administrative liaison with a proven track record in problem-solving and collaboration. Strong organization as well as written and oral communication skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Fairfield Public Schools
Fairfield, CT
12.2016 - Current
- Manage employee onboarding to ensure compliance with district and state policies.
- Maintain accurate personnel records and HR databases.
- Facilitate communication between administration and employees regarding HR policies.
- Organize employee orientations for new hires.
- Work with university partners to place student teachers and interns with district schools.
Administrative Assistant
Roger Sherman Elementary School
Fairfield, CT
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring communication among staff and faculty.
- Organized school events and activities for community engagement and participation.
- Liaised with parents and external organizations, fostering positive relationships with the community.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by the principal.
- Monitored daily attendance to ensure the whereabouts of every student was accounted for.
Study-Trip Guide/Gear Manager
Mill River Wetlands Committee
Fairfield, CT
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Led interactive sessions on local ecology, history, and conservation efforts of the Mill River river basin for small groups of students in grades 3-6.
- Developed educational workbooks and handouts for study-trips.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment transportation and maintenance.
- Managed inventory of all necessary equipment and supplies.
- Completed thorough evaluations after each study-trip, identifying areas for improvement or growth.
- Trained new study-trip guides.
Instructional Design Specialist
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc, Insurer Consulting Group
New York, New York
10.1986 - 05.2000
- Collaborated with subject matter experts from the line organization to create instructional materials for property and casualty insurance training from concept to print.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum aligned with educational standards and corporate learning objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of teaching strategies and programs.
- Developed internal training programs and external classes for Marsh & McLennan clients in risk management concepts.
- Supervised on-site training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTNo Degree - Classes in Linguistics, ESL
New York University Steinhardt School
New YorkTimeline
Human Resources Assistant
Fairfield Public Schools
12.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Roger Sherman Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Study-Trip Guide/Gear Manager
Mill River Wetlands Committee
09.2010 - 06.2014
Instructional Design Specialist
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc, Insurer Consulting Group
10.1986 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Connecticut
No Degree - Classes in Linguistics, ESL
New York University Steinhardt School