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Marcos  Rivera

Marcos Rivera

Paterson,NJ

Summary

Innovative and Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with companies to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in Communications, building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings; Maintaining and Upholding professionalism; with strengths in Social Media Management and Educating youth in Theatre Arts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Maitre'D

Kinjo Restaurant
Newark, NJ
11.2023 - Current
  • Greeted and welcomed guests to the restaurant, providing excellent customer service.
  • Managed reservations and waitlist in a timely manner, ensuring all customers were seated promptly.
  • Ensured efficient operation of the dining room by managing staff duties and activities.
  • Performed daily checks of dining room supplies, equipment, furniture., to maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Monitored guest satisfaction levels through direct interaction during meal times.

Lifeguard

NFS Ammenity
Jersey City, NJ
05.2022 - 09.2024

Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas a professional and fresh appeal.

  • Responded to all customer requests thoroughly and professionally.
  • maintained order and capacity my monitoring guests and visitors.
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.

Assistant Director

Stage Explorers @ Radburn & Milnes Drama Club
Fairlawn, NJ
10.2017 - 05.2022
  • Elementary school after school Drama club, duties Include picking up the kids from classes,
  • average number of students per session:30
  • Taking attendance, ; initiated participation in lessons plans for the day. ex. improv
  • Taught and assisted the Director in teaching and implementing Theatre Arts to ages 5-10
  • Produced and stage managed a yearly Musical and Spring showcase

Communications Resource Specialist

NJ211
, NJ
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
  • Became strong advocate for social services. ex. Rent assistance, EBT, Utility assistance.

Director of Communications and Outreach

MSU Musicians For Social Justice
Monctlair, NJ
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed network relationships with University Campus professionals to enhance program awareness and promote services.
  • Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
  • Increased education and awareness of Social Injustices through Performing Arts performances, workshops, and presentations.
  • Created and implemented digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of Program throughout campus community.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy to increase visibility of organization's mission and programs.

Legal Assistant

Stephen Natoli Law Offices
Secaucus, NJ
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorney.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Worked alongside attorney, administrative assistant and fellow legal assistants on Judicial cases and legal processes.

Social Media Manager/Camp Leader

Journey To Broadway
New York, NY
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Developed marketing content such as posts, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.


Team Lead Manager

Sukhi's Indian Cuisine
, NJ
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Marketing sales
  • managed a team of 4 members to work together and reach sales quota.
  • Duties included passing out sample products for customers and informing customers about product, ex. the ingredients, allergen information, shelf life.
  • Also responsible for stocking merchandise onto shelves
  • inputting information into computer/collect data on sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies And Minoring in Communications

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ
06.2017

Skills

  • personal Assisting experience
  • Tri Lingual: Spanish, English, beginner ASL
  • receptionist experience
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Flyer/Promo creation
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Data Entry
  • Childcare Facilities
  • Educational Settings
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Photographic Editing
  • Customer Service Process Improvement
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Graphics Creation/Canva

Timeline

Maitre'D

Kinjo Restaurant
11.2023 - Current

Lifeguard

NFS Ammenity
05.2022 - 09.2024

Communications Resource Specialist

NJ211
08.2021 - 01.2022

Legal Assistant

Stephen Natoli Law Offices
11.2020 - 03.2021

Director of Communications and Outreach

MSU Musicians For Social Justice
09.2020 - 05.2021

Social Media Manager/Camp Leader

Journey To Broadway
07.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Director

Stage Explorers @ Radburn & Milnes Drama Club
10.2017 - 05.2022

Team Lead Manager

Sukhi's Indian Cuisine
08.2017 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies And Minoring in Communications

Montclair State University

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
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