JENNIFER CICHINO
Rochelle Park,NJ
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Assistant Dean of Residence Life
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Lead professional staff recruitment and hiring initiatives from candidate outreach through selection.
- Coordinated onboarding and training for professional and student staff to enhance team readiness and integration.
- Planned and executed student-facing events (Orientation, Open House) while managing vendor relationships, purchasing, and budget oversight for uniforms, giveaways, and literature to improve event experience.
- Develop and maintain departmental meetings, training, recruitment, and housing operations
- Supported administrative functions through calendar management, correspondence, file organization, and data coordination to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor office coverage and attendance, manage communications, and document meetings.
- Coordinate HR and Payroll tasks through Workday software
Head Coach
Montclair State University Dance Team
Montclair, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored and developed student-athletes, leading to two consecutive national championship titles, achieving sustained competitive success.
- Built and led competitive collegiate program, establishing team structure and training to enhance overall team performance.
- Oversaw team operations, including instruction, recruitment, and logistics, to optimize program effectiveness and student-athlete development.
- Coordinated major events and competitions, managing communications with stakeholders to achieve successful execution.
Business Associate and Instructor
DDA Dance Academy
Paramus, NJ
03.2018 - 02.2025
- Execute targeted marketing strategies to attract new clients through social media campaigns
- Coordinated billing, staff scheduling, and client interactions to streamline daily business operations
- Maintained ongoing communication with clients, addressing inquiries via phone and email to ensure high-quality customer support
- Delivered group dance instruction by implementing a progressive curriculum that enhanced skill development and boosted student confidence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Public Health
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01-2021
Skills
- HR Systems Management
- Event planning
- MS Office proficiency
- Clear & Professional Communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Goal- and Results-Oriented
- Leadership training
- Writing and editing
AWARDS
Montclair State Scholars Scholarship, Raffaels Basile Memorial Scholarship
LEADERSHIP
- Montclair State University Dance Team
- Served as Secretary (2019-2020) and Vice President (2020-2021) on the Executive Board
- Managed team events and all logistics and communication efforts
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Assistant Dean of Residence Life
Montclair State University
03.2025 - Current
Head Coach
Montclair State University Dance Team
06.2022 - Current
Business Associate and Instructor
DDA Dance Academy
03.2018 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Public Health
Montclair State University