Melford A. Bright
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Experienced and skilled professional in the Social Services field, working in the Not-For-Profit environment.
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
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31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant (to the Program Director)
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
07.2020 - Current
- Administrative Assistant to the Program Director
- Summary Duties: Managing The Business Office, Collecting and processing Clients’ rent, preparing monthly PNA Schedule, Ordering supplies, Communicating with vendors, preparing weekly staffing schedule
- Managed scheduling and coordination of appointments for clinical staff, ensuring efficient operations.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organizational efficiency.
Transit Outreach Specialist
Bowery Residents' Committee
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provide direct outreach, escort, and referral services to homeless individuals
- Recording and maintaining accurate statistical data on each encountered individual
- Case-record management for clients receiving longer-term services.
- Developed community outreach programs to increase awareness of homelessness services.
- Collaborated with local organizations to create partnerships for resource sharing.
Administrative Assistant (to the Program Director)
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
10.2012 - 01.2020
- Administrative Assistant to the Program Director
- Summary Duties: Managing The Business Office, Collecting and processing Clients’ rent, preparing monthly PNA Schedule, Ordering supplies, Communicating with vendors, preparing weekly staffing schedule
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, improving communication across departments.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of appointments for clinical staff, ensuring efficient operations.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organizational efficiency.
Residential Counselor
POST
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Case Management and monitoring Clients’ daily living skills
- Supervising medication and Counseling clients.
- Facilitated daily living skills training for residents to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
Per Diem Counselor (Part-time)
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Case Management and monitoring Clients’ daily living skills
Security Guard
Allied Barton Security Services
11.2008 - 04.2011
- Customer Service and Access Control
- Log Keeping, CCTV Surveillance and supervised Janitorial Service staff
Senior Cargo Agent
AJAS Ltd.
03.1995 - 12.2004
- Supervised Line Staff (6) and prepared monthly work schedules
- Prepared monthly cargo import/export reports
- Cashiering, Import/Export reconciliations, Customer Service.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Management
West Indies College
Mandeville, Jamaica, W.I.06-1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, CPR & First Aid Certified, DHS, CARES and AWARDS
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel
- File organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Filing
- Clerical support
- Customer relations
- Critical thinking
- Strong problem solver
- Scheduling
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Office management
- Professional communication
- Database entry
- Excel spreadsheets
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Appointment scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal communication
- Data organization
- Deadline oriented
- Records management
- Professional and mature
- Calendar management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Administrative Assistant (to the Program Director)
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
07.2020 - Current
Transit Outreach Specialist
Bowery Residents' Committee
01.2020 - 07.2020
Administrative Assistant (to the Program Director)
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
10.2012 - 01.2020
Residential Counselor
POST
04.2011 - 10.2012
Per Diem Counselor (Part-time)
10.2010 - 04.2011
Security Guard
Allied Barton Security Services
11.2008 - 04.2011
Senior Cargo Agent
AJAS Ltd.
03.1995 - 12.2004
Associates Degree - Business Management
West Indies College