MARILENA SANTIAGO
Bethpage
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate person committed to nurturing and supporting children and individuals of all ages. Highly motivated to embrace new challenges, showcasing a strong work ethic and a passion for making a positive impact. Hardworking, passionate, good with multitasking and time management abilities. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving skills. .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC
Massapequa Park, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Developed and maintained a filing system for essential documents, improving office organization.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive social media strategies to increase brand visibility and engagement across multiple platforms.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
1:1 Aid
PLAINVIEW OLD BETHPAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Plainview, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly, providing feedback to the TAG teacher.
- Collaborated with fellow aides to ensure smooth transitions between activities and routines.
- Completed goal work with the student.
- Works with special needs children and students in elementary setting for childcare.
Childcare Worker
CHERYL DENDER
Plainview, USA
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Creates a safe and friendly environment for the children while maintaining a relationship with staff and parents.
- Organizes group activities and art projects.
- Motivated and encouraging.
- Helpful and patient especially with children.
- Responsible and quick to respond in an emergency.
- Able to encourage teamwork and solve conflicts.
- CPR certified.
Bridal Attendant/Waitress
CRESCENT BEACH CLUB
Bayville, USA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Tended to bride and groom as well as bridal party.
- Confirmed everything is set such as vendors and transportation.
- Decorated reception.
Camp Counselor
DISCOVERY CAMP
Bethpage, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2024
Skills
- Great communication skills with children of all ages including special needs
- Motivated and encouraging
- Helpful and patient especially with children
- Responsible and quick to respond in an emergency
- Knowledgeable in providing a friendly service to customers, families, and fellow professionals
- Able to encourage teamwork and solve conflicts
- CPR certified
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Tech-Savvy
Timeline
Receptionist
DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC
06.2024 - Current
1:1 Aid
PLAINVIEW OLD BETHPAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - Current
Bridal Attendant/Waitress
CRESCENT BEACH CLUB
06.2021 - 08.2022
Childcare Worker
CHERYL DENDER
09.2019 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
DISCOVERY CAMP
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY College At Old Westbury