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Malika Cheatam

East Orange,NJ

Summary

Creative and organized Business Office Manager with 10 years managerial experience of a Funeral Home. Highly dependable, and experienced in time management, team leadership, and optimizing productivity. Positive attitude, harder worker offering resourceful skills, and strong work ethics. Current school teacher who loves teaching and helping others learn and grow.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Salahuddin Future Academy
08.2024 - Current
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Seamstress/Designer

Self-Employed
07.1997 - Current
  • Self-taught clothing designer, seamstress and entrepreneur since 1997
  • Designer for fashion shows, wedding dresses, private school uniforms, seasonal wardrobes, etc.
  • Creator of turning simple fabric into elegant and comfortable attire with impeccable customer service.
  • Altered and hemmed dresses and garments to create custom-fitted styles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and precise sewing services for various types of garments.

Medical Transportation Driver

Idris Cisse
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients in entering and exiting the vehicle safely, utilizing proper lifting techniques when necessary.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient medical transportation services.
  • Streamlined communication with dispatchers, promptly addressing any changes or issues related to the transportation schedule.
  • Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.

Office Manager

Islamic Burial Services LLC
09.2014 - 05.2024
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
  • Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Network Technology

Essex County College

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Network Technology

ECPI University

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Office Management (10 years)
  • Customer Service
  • Payroll Processing
  • Computer Skills

Education

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Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Salahuddin Future Academy
08.2024 - Current

Medical Transportation Driver

Idris Cisse
06.2024 - 08.2024

Office Manager

Islamic Burial Services LLC
09.2014 - 05.2024

Seamstress/Designer

Self-Employed
07.1997 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Network Technology

ECPI University

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Network Technology

Essex County College

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