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Education
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Maria Cresci

Forney,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

37
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-employed

Certified Zumba Instructor
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Create unique choreography for classes.
  • Greet incoming students and answer questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
  • Adapt classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Encourage participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Deliver fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Use music to motivate and energize classes.

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry

Executive Director
11.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

Keller Williams North Country

Realtor
07.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Completed property walk-throughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.

Prosper Independent School District

Volunteer
09.2003 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.

M & M Reporting, Inc.

Court Reporter, Owner
05.1986 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
  • Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
  • Utilized stenography machinery, audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
  • Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.

Education

American Institute of Court Reporting
Phoenix, Arizona

Associate of Arts from Machine Stenography

University Overview

Skills

  • Building Trust with Clients
  • Executive Leadership
  • Grant Submissions
  • Member Databases
  • Raising Capital
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Media Spokesperson
  • Fundraising Campaigns
  • Board of Directors Support

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Director
Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry
11.2020 - 11.2022
Realtor
Keller Williams North Country
07.2020 - 07.2022
Certified Zumba Instructor
Self-employed
07.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Prosper Independent School District
09.2003 - 05.2017
Court Reporter, Owner
M & M Reporting, Inc.
05.1986 - 09.1998
American Institute of Court Reporting
Associate of Arts from Machine Stenography
Maria Cresci