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
The Bronx, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
Bronx, NY
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