Lisa Pokrass
Linwood,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates exceptional time management and organizational abilities. Experienced in working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds and various age levels. A productive problem solver proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Point of Sales. Known for being an organized Office Manager with a proven track record in administrative management. Skilled in prioritizing projects and multitasking to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offers these skills along with a strong work ethic to contribute to the success of an organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
The Creative Window
01.2000 - Current
- Creates a pleasant and highly productive business environment
- Demonstrates superior customer service to clients
- Works with clients to make selections of furniture, window treatments and fabric
- Schedules and supervises in home deliveries
- Troubleshoots issues with vendors and customer relations
- Expedites orders to meet deadlines
- Organizes Designer's Schedules for in home design consultations and installations
- Creates and manages print advertising
- Inputs inventory using Point of Sales Program
- Administrates Social media pages and website.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
Online Reading Tutor
Book Nook Reading Program
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed training program for online tutors
- Utilized Zoom to conduct lessons
- Supplemented lessons with activities related to curriculum
- Created a comfortable, fun and motivating learning environment.
- Worked with [Number]-grade students on reading comprehension.
Fifth Grade Teacher
George Wharton Pepper Middle School
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Team teaching
- Created lesson plans, bulletin boards and learning centers
- Designed whole class and individual behavioral incentive plans
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities and used positive reinforcement in classroom management
- Engaged students in the writing process through peer editing
- Demonstrated positive and consistent parental communication
- Served as an advisor for the after school homework club
- Engaged student learning through circle time activities and thematic planning.
Sixth Grade Team Teacher Language Arts and Social Studies
01.1997 - 01.1998
Head Teacher Preschool
Goddard Preschool
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Created lesson plans, bulletin boards and learning centers
- Engaged student learning through circle time activities and thematic planning
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities and used positive reinforcement in classroom management
- Demonstrated positive and consistent parental communication.
Reading Tutor
The Children's Hospital at Cooper Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Tutored children with reading difficulties using Wilson Reading Program and Linda Mood Multisensory Learning Program.
Education
Master of Science in Teaching -
Rowan University
08.1996
Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology - Sociology Honors Program
Rutgers University; Douglass Campus
New Brunswick, NJ05.1995
Skills
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Organizational Skills
- Office Administration
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Customer Relations
- Clear oral/written communication
- Patience and Empathy
- Reading Strategies
- Fluency Development
- Student Motivation
Timeline
Online Reading Tutor
Book Nook Reading Program
01.2022 - 06.2023
Office Manager
The Creative Window
01.2000 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
George Wharton Pepper Middle School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Sixth Grade Team Teacher Language Arts and Social Studies
01.1997 - 01.1998
Head Teacher Preschool
Goddard Preschool
01.1996 - 01.1997
Reading Tutor
The Children's Hospital at Cooper Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Science in Teaching -
Rowan University
Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology - Sociology Honors Program
Rutgers University; Douglass Campus
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