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Marysia (Mary) Festa

Staten Island

Summary

Qualified School Secretary with solid background in administrative support within educational settings. Demonstrated ability to manage school office operations efficiently and effectively, including record-keeping and communication tasks. Proven skills in multitasking and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

School Secretary/Financial Assistant/Pupil Accounting

NYC Board of Education
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed school accounts, tracked expenses and processed vendor payments
  • Maintained daily financial transactions, including deposits and online payments
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements and processed all funds including checks and cash and supported year end audits
  • Weekly travel to TD bank to make deposits
  • Updated student records in DOE database (ATS)
  • Organized student registration, admitted students, discharged students and immunization tracking
  • Handled enrollment process, gathering necessary documents and verified information
  • Enhanced the overall quality of the school experience for students, parents, and faculty by consistently providing exceptional administrative support.
  • Supported Principal's office, contributing to management of school's administrative activities and representing school in professional manner.
  • Supported positive educational atmosphere by resolving student and parent concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Paraprofessional

NYC Board of Education
01.2013 - 11.2022
  • Assisted teachers and students in the classroom
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment
  • Supervised and ensured the safety of children at all times
  • Sought to facilitate meaningful discussions regarding the subject area
  • Supported students in realizing their potential in the classroom
  • Instructed students individually with special needs and in small groups

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Joan Nerlino Caddell & Associates, PLLC
11.2004 - 10.2022
  • Answered phone, responded to emails, and greeted visiting clients and partners on a daily basis, ensuring that company procedures and policies were followed
  • Managed correspondence, recorded information and maintained staff records
  • Performed accounting duties using Quickbooks accounting software
  • Reconciled monthly statements and maintained accounts payable and receivable
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and processed payroll
  • Gathered information yearly for accountants in preparation of annual taxes

Assistant Vice President/Finance and Accounting Division

Smith Barney Holding Inc.
08.1989 - 01.1996
  • Responsible for the hiring, training development and review of three staff accountants
  • Prepared quarterly regulatory reports filed with New York State Banking Authorities
  • Reconciled quarterly fee revenues versus accruals, and related payout
  • Reviewed and adjusted daily edit reports for all journal entries prepared throughout the firm
  • Assisted Accounting Department with monthly P&L schedules

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

St. John’s University
Staten Island, New York
05.1989

Skills

Very adept in Microsoft Office programs- Excel, Word, Access, and Quickbooks

Languages

Polish

Timeline

School Secretary/Financial Assistant/Pupil Accounting

NYC Board of Education
11.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

NYC Board of Education
01.2013 - 11.2022

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Joan Nerlino Caddell & Associates, PLLC
11.2004 - 10.2022

Assistant Vice President/Finance and Accounting Division

Smith Barney Holding Inc.
08.1989 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

St. John’s University

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