Kristy Tartaro
Shelton,CT
Summary
Motivated Project Coordinator focused on maximizing team productivity through effective communication and an organized approach. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Personable individual dedicated to building relationships and takes true pride in helping others. I aspire to be part of a team environment that also encourages individual growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Barnum Financial Group
, Connecticut
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver administrative support services to improve marketing efforts.
- Manage relationships with external vendors for marketing supplies and swag.
- Assist with the development and updating of marketing Materials for our financial professionals
- Support the team in maintaining websites for representatives by updating content
- Managing customer requests using the Freshservice ticketing system
- Enter compliance submissions to ensure our financial professionals conduct their business in an ethical manner and in compliance with the regulations that apply to our business
- Entry level experience with InDesign, Act-on, and websites such as Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace and FMG Suite.
- Recognized by management with an award for providing exceptional customer service.
Coordinator
Foundation For Life @ Barnum Financial Group; An office of MetLife
, CT
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Point of contact for the charity
- Event Planning and implementation including recruiting volunteers, securing venue's and working with partner organizations in CT, RI, MA, NY and NJ
- Basic accounting and managed finances
- Monitored progress of campaigns against established goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of all donations received from individuals and organizations.
- Management of board of directors meetings, agendas and meeting minutes
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services needed for events or campaigns
- Worked with volunteers to guide fundraising activities and strategized with board members to innovate opportunities to attract new donors.
Client Account Manager
Value Machinery Inc., Milford CT
, CT
01.2006 - 12.2021
- Family owned and operated business
- International Food Service Industry. Cotton Yarn manufactured in Italy was imported and sold to tea bag manufacturing plants
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure that customer requests were met in a timely manner.
- Cultivated strong and trusting rapport with client contacts to promote retention and satisfaction.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products or services that would benefit customers.
- Generated quotes, processed payments and documented customer communications and warehouse distribution.
Early Childhood Education
A Child’s Garden, Fairfield and Shelton CT
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Teachers classroom aide while attending high school
- Assistant teacher with promotion to lead teacher
- Promoted to management staff as Assistant Director
- Maintaining child and staff files according to state guidelines
- Processing enrollment paperwork, tuition statements and documenting payments
- Answering phone lines and handling tours of the facility
- Supervision of approximately 24 staff members and 8 classrooms
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identified areas of improvement, and developed strategies to address gaps in learning
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff for growth opportunities
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum inclusive of creative movements, cooking, science, language arts, fine and gross motor skills
Education
Certificate in Youth and Adolescent Mental Health -
Housatonic Community College
01.2001
CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) -
Housatonic Community College
01.2000
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
06.1996
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Connecticut Stamford Branch & Housatonic Community College
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Project Coordination
- Compliance Enforcement
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Team Coordination
- Volunteer Management
- Program Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Event Planning and Execution
- Documentation Management
- Account Management
- Computer Skills
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Database Maintenance
- Learning New Systems or Processes
- Business Administration
Additional Information
- Graduate of the Parent Leadership Training Institute: ctcwcs.com/parent-leadership-training-institute
- Member of The American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
- Former Member of the Moms Club Of Milford East/West Haven: momsclub.org, where I acted as the “Speaker Coordinator”; bringing engaging and educational speakers to the group on a monthly basis.
References
furbished upon request
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Barnum Financial Group
01.2021 - Current
Coordinator
Foundation For Life @ Barnum Financial Group; An office of MetLife
01.2012 - 12.2021
Client Account Manager
Value Machinery Inc., Milford CT
01.2006 - 12.2021
Early Childhood Education
A Child’s Garden, Fairfield and Shelton CT
01.1995 - 01.2006
Certificate in Youth and Adolescent Mental Health -
Housatonic Community College
CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) -
Housatonic Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Connecticut Stamford Branch & Housatonic Community College
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