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Jill Trapane

Administrative Clerical Support; Music Teacher; Free Lance Musician
Berwick,PA

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Saint Columba School
2022.08 - 2024.08
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.

Director of Music

St. Joseph Church
8 1981 - Current
  • Responsible for musical selection for all weekend, Holy Day, special event, funeral and wedding liturgies.
  • Organist for all liturgies, funerals, weddings and special events.
  • Cantor for liturgies, funerals, weddings and special services.
  • Adult Choir Director
  • Past experience includes Cherub & Children's Choir Director, Handbell Choir Director, Mini Choir Director

Food Service Worker

Knoebels Amusement Resort
2009.06 - Current
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Music & Library Teacher

Saint Columba School
8 2020 - 2022.08
  • General Music teacher for grades Preschool-Grade 8
  • Responsible for concert presentations both live and virtual
  • Library Teacher for Grades Kindergarten-Grade 8
  • Assisted students with academic projects requiring library resources, providing guidance in selection and use of materials.
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.

Orchestra Director/Instrumental Music Teacher

Berwick Area School District
1998.02 - 2019.06

Responsibilities:

  • Experience with:  curriculum, assessment, trip planning, budgeting, and purchasing, 
  • Teaching of the following courses:  5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & High School Orchestra, Functional Piano, Music Appreciation, 6th Grade General Music
  • Teaching experience includes:  High School Orchestra has been seen four times at Walt Disney World; Middle School and High School Orchestras have won first place awards in Sandusky, Ohio, Allentown and Hershey, PA Festivals of Music with superior and excellent ratings.
  • Hosting of the following festivals: 2004, 2010, 2016 Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association Region IV Middle School String Fest; 2006 Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association District 8 Orchestra Festival.
  • Retired at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

Education

PA State Certification - Music Education

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
2000.09 - 2002.05

Bachelor of Music - Applied Music

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
1977.09 - 1981.05

Skills

Clerical Support

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References

1.  Deanna McKinnon, Business Manager Saint Columba School/Church, (570) 441-5826

2.  Mary Lenzini Howe, Principal Saint Columba School, (570) 854-8166

3.  Father William Barbee, Pastor St. Joseph & Immaculate Conception Church, (570) 752-5684

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Saint Columba School
2022.08 - 2024.08

Food Service Worker

Knoebels Amusement Resort
2009.06 - Current

PA State Certification - Music Education

Marywood University
2000.09 - 2002.05

Orchestra Director/Instrumental Music Teacher

Berwick Area School District
1998.02 - 2019.06

Bachelor of Music - Applied Music

Marywood University
1977.09 - 1981.05

Director of Music

St. Joseph Church
8 1981 - Current

Music & Library Teacher

Saint Columba School
8 2020 - 2022.08
Jill TrapaneAdministrative Clerical Support; Music Teacher; Free Lance Musician