Laura J. Orentas
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Paraeducator
West Hartford Public School, Smith STEM School
West Hartford , CT
10.2008 - Current
- Kindergarten
- Assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.
- Set up equipment and help prepare materials for instruction
- Make photocopies Assist teacher in staying organized
Front Desk Receptionist
William Raveis Real Estate
West Hartford, CT
10.2007 - 01.2008
- scheduled appointments on the telephone, in person and electronically.
- performed other clerical duties
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Licensed P&C Insurance Agent
The Hartford
Southington, CT
07.1997 - 10.2000
- Worked with AARP customers
- Provided quality customer service to clients through telephone interactions
- Filled in for Sales Representatives when needed
- Worked within a Window-based PC environment
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Recommended coverage to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Waitress
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Glastonbury, Newington, CT
08.1991 - 07.1997
- Prepared and served food to customers
- Handled monetary transactions
- Maintained restaurant cleanliness
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Office Assistant
Dr. George Baranowskij, DDM
Newington, CT
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Assisting doctor with patients
- Interacted with patients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Appointment setting and billing
- Prepare tools needed for doctor. Created molds of patient’s teeth
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Education
Manchester Community College
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CCSU
1992
High School Diploma - undefined
Conard High School
1991
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Knowledge of
- PowerSchool Smartboard
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Telephone Etiquette
- Call Answering and Routing
- Making Appointments
- Google Calendar
Work Availability
monday
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friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Classroom Paraeducator
West Hartford Public School, Smith STEM School
10.2008 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
William Raveis Real Estate
10.2007 - 01.2008
Licensed P&C Insurance Agent
The Hartford
07.1997 - 10.2000
Office Assistant
Dr. George Baranowskij, DDM
01.1993 - 01.1995
Waitress
Chili’s Bar & Grill
08.1991 - 07.1997
Manchester Community College
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CCSU
High School Diploma - undefined
Conard High School
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