Hi, I’m
Gina Piazza Hodes
Vocalist
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in program promotion and strong communication skills, honed across roles from Executive Secretary at St. Peter's Medical Center to Center Director at Music Together, LLC. Excelled in creating safe, efficient environments and fostering community relationships, growing a small business to over 200 families. Demonstrates exceptional time management and event planning abilities.
Experienced with student transportation and safety. Utilizes effective communication to coordinate with school staff and parents. Knowledge of local routes and traffic regulations to ensure timely and safe arrivals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wyckoff Board of Education W
CLERICAL SUPPORT/SCHOOL VAN DRIVER
08.2012 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by adhering to the established routes and schedules.
- Completed accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
- Responded calmly under pressure during unforeseen events such as road closures or inclement weather conditions, taking appropriate detours when necessary.
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of special projects.
- Maintained records for office supplies and standard office inventory.
- Responsible for maintaining NJ State School Security Drill Reports.
- Received and screened visitors and telephone calls and responded to general inquiries or routed to appropriate personnel.
Lakeland Regional High School
SCHOOL BUS/School Van Driver
07.2005 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Demonstrated punctuality consistently in arriving at designated stops according to schedule requirements.
- Completed accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
- Managed emergencies efficiently by following established protocols, safeguarding the well-being of students on board.
- Conducted regular inspections of the school van before starting daily routes to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Exhibited professionalism when representing the school district during interactions with community members en route or at stops throughout service area.
Music Together, LLC; Preschool Music and Movement
CENTER DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR
07.1995 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Licensed Center Director
- Certified Music Together Teacher
- Built a small business from conception to growth of over 200 families.
- Responsible for payroll, accounts payable/receivables, advertising, program demonstrations, education seminars, and teacher workshops.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
Stop and Shop Corporation
PART TIME CLOSING MANAGER
12.2005 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Implemented safety measures for the store''s end-of-day operations, reducing potential risks associated with late-night activities such as cash handling or locking doors securely after closeout is completed.
- Maintained constant contact with customers and associates providing assistance when needed.
- Ensured quality customer service and labor relations in all departments.
- Followed up to make schedule adjustments, e.g., sick calls, associate labor relation issues.
- Monitored associate work assignments until completed.
St. Peter's Medical Center
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
03.1992 - 04.1995
Job overview
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Assisted in monitoring department budgets and accounts. Identified and resolved errors and discrepancies.
- Prepared complex administrative and statistical reports, contracts and records.
- Initiated, composed and typed correspondence, memos and forms from rough drafts.
- Ordered and maintained records for office supplies, standard department inventory and accepted receipts and invoices for expenditures.
- Organized and performed all duties required for arranging the annual service awards and employee of the month award dinners.
- Received and screened visitors and telephone calls for Vice President and responded to general inquiries or routed to appropriate personnel.
Education
Middlesex County CollegeEdison, NJ
from Communications
North Brunswick Township High School North Brunswick
High School Diploma
06-1976
Skills
- Program promotion
- Strong communication skills
- Word Processing, Windows XP-Word and Works, School Dude
- Time management expertise
- Event Planning/Preparation
- File management
- Adaptable to change
- Class instruction
- Safe driving practices
- Workplace safety
- Space organization
Timeline
CLERICAL SUPPORT/SCHOOL VAN DRIVER
Wyckoff Board of Education W
08.2012 - 06.2015
PART TIME CLOSING MANAGER
Stop and Shop Corporation
12.2005 - 07.2007
SCHOOL BUS/School Van Driver
Lakeland Regional High School
07.2005 - 07.2013
CENTER DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR
Music Together, LLC; Preschool Music and Movement
07.1995 - 08.2007
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
St. Peter's Medical Center
03.1992 - 04.1995
Middlesex County College
from Communications
North Brunswick Township High School
High School Diploma
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