JANEEN RUZZI
Bronx,N.Y.
Summary
I am a resourceful professional with a background in office administration and education. With strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
St. Barnabas Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Administrative Assistant, St. Barnabas School, Bronx, NY
09/2023 – Present - Oversee front office operations, welcoming visitors and addressing inquiries with professionalism.
- Manage high-volume phone and email communications, assisting parents, students, and vendors with information and support.
- Coordinate the enrollment process by guiding families through applications, collecting required documentation, and serving as the liaison with the Diocese.
- Administer tuition management, ensuring accurate records, timely payments, and seamless system setup for new accounts.
- Maintain precise attendance records and oversee daily reporting.
- Provide administrative support to staff, streamlining office functions and supply management.
- Act as the secondary contact for student medical concerns.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Office Assistant
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
- Managed reception and lobby area, greeted visitors and responded to requests for information
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members
- Responsible for answering high volume calls and responding accordingly
- Including answering parent questions, obtaining attendance information and student information
- Organized all ceremonies and activities for 8th grade
- Set design for school play and stage crew
- Coordinated and managed Christmas Boutique (fundraiser)
- Organized photos with Santa
- (set up of background for pictures and photography)
- Ordering supplies for office
Floater
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted in Upk 4 and Pk 3 classrooms
- Duties are setting up classroom and breakfast in morning
- Greeting students and parents
- Assisting kids with dressing and bathroom
- Setting up lunch and mats for nap time
- Providing supervision during centers or playtime
- Assisting teacher and teachers aide
- Assisted principal with all activities for 8th grade
- Fundraising (Christmas boutique, pictures with Santa, pictures with easter bunny.)
- Working with maintenance on classrooms
- Reporting all repairs needed
- Initiated and coordinated painting of classrooms over summer break
- Set design for school play and stage crew
- Substituted in classrooms when needed
Pre-K Assistant
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for daily supervision of 13 children in classroom setting, communication liaison between school administration and parents
- Assist teacher with daily lessons, work closely with children on music, art, letter, number and color recognition
- Assisted principal with fundraising activities
Afterschool Program Director
St. Frances De Chantal School
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Responsible for supervising fifty to seventy children daily
- In charge of a staff of 8
- Created schedules for staff to assist students with homework, playtime and arts and crafts
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.1988
High School Diploma - undefined
Preston High School
Bronx, NY06.1988
Skills
- Responsible
- Diligent
- Strong work ethic
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent time management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
St. Barnabas Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
Floater
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
Pre-K Assistant
St Paul School
08.2018 - Current
Afterschool Program Director
St. Frances De Chantal School
08.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Preston High School
Early Childhood Education -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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