Maria Fenner
Montague,NJ
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Hackensack Board of Education - Special Services
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated SEMI (Special Education Medicaid Initiative) operations, managing annual cost reports, quarterly financial reporting, and maintaining staff pool lists, while training CST and related service providers to meet all SEMI deadlines.
- Supported Child Study Team (CST) operations and related service providers across the district, ensuring compliance with SEMI requirements.
- Manage and process all CST referral requests district-wide, ensuring timely and accurate handling.
- Work closely with the district's child study team and assist them with various requests pertaining to students IEPs & evaluation requests.
- Processed Notice of Placements for students placed out of district, liaising with county and state to ensure timely and accurate handling.
- Coordinate substitute coverage for all district nursing staff to ensure continuity of care for all students.
- Managed various tasks for the Director of Special Services and the special education supervisors.
Reservationist
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Secaucus, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Verified accuracy of each trip booked to align with clientele's specific needs through phone calls and emails.
- Coordinated with clientele and management to facilitate seamless travel reservations.
- Collaborated with dispatch and management to promptly resolve issues, enhancing service quality.
Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Development Center
Hackensack, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Motivated and educated students in essential developmental skills, enhancing their handwriting and communication abilities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students during classroom activities, promoting positive social interactions.
- Assisted teacher in daily activities, including circle time, art projects, and playtime, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted ABA classes during instructional time and lunch/recess.
Paraprofessional
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
Hackensack, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Motivated and educated students in developmental skills, fostering improvements in handwriting and communication.
- Supported teacher in daily activities, enhancing student engagement during circle time, art projects, and playtime.
- Mediated student conflicts, guiding discussions to promote effective conflict resolution techniques among peers.
- Assisted ABA classes during instructional time and lunch/recess.
Art Department, Seasonal
Myron Corporation
Maywood, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared dye casings for printing and proofread for accuracy.
- Organized and scanned dye casings for delivery to warehouse.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
PTA President
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
Hackensack, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Organized and managed fundraising events, raising significant funds to enhance school programs and student opportunities.
- Plan, execute and manage calendar for book fairs, “fun days,” and school dances in order to enhance student experience.
- Manage budgets to allocate funds across various student-oriented projects.
- Collaborated with school board, principals, and teachers to resolve conflicts and align efforts towards achieving shared educational goals.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings to discuss and inform attendees on sensitive information, ensuring transparency and trust.
Teller
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union
Hackensack, NJ
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed customer finances and transactions, ensuring accurate handling of funds from the vault.
- Oversaw teller station operations during opening and closing hours to maintain service continuity.
- Addressed customer inquiries promptly via incoming phone calls, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Customer Setup Specialist
Staples National Advantage
Hackensack, NJ
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Established customer accounts in compliance with company guidelines to support seamless service.
- Collaborated with sales representatives to coordinate timely deliveries and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed setup processes for customer accounts and service requests.
- Coordinated training sessions for new staff on setup procedures and systems.
- Developed documentation for setup workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH10-2026
Associate’s Degree -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01-2019
Computer Information Specialist -
Dover Business College
Paramus, NJ01-1998
Psychology Major -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01-1995
Skills
- Office Administration
- Project Coordination
- Client Support
- Billing Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Records management
- Department coordination
- Data reporting
- Financial analysis
- Database Management
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder communication
- Policy adherence
- Organization
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Hackensack Board of Education - Special Services
01.2021 - Current
Reservationist
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Development Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
Paraprofessional
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Art Department, Seasonal
Myron Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
PTA President
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Teller
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union
01.2002 - 01.2004
Customer Setup Specialist
Staples National Advantage
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate’s Degree -
Bergen Community College
Computer Information Specialist -
Dover Business College
Psychology Major -
Bergen Community College