Melissa Gordon
Bayonne
Summary
A motivated, hard-working individual with thirty-plus years of diverse experience in balancing a multitude of tasks while working with a strong background in customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Police Athletic League Inc
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for supervising children in cooperation with the Assistant Teachers and volunteers
- Implementing a program consistent with the philosophy of care for children
- Planning daily educational classroom activities
- Supervising the Assistant Teacher and volunteers
- Developing and maintaining a sound working relationship with other staff members
Paraprofessional
ESS - Copilot Careers - WSMCS, #8
04.2024 - Current
- Provide instructional reinforcement for students
- Assist teacher with classroom management, supervision, and daily lessons
- Assist with administrative duties
- Supervise students in various settings
- Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
- Support students with special needs by following their IEPs/504 Plans
- Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
Executive Assistant
Peter Willis, Esquire, LLP
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Provide day to day administrative support
- Type, edit, proofread and finalize documents
- Coordinate meetings, assist in organizing client events/seminars, travel arrangements, appointments, and conferences
- Create, maintain, and manage client files
- Coordinate with the billing team on billing matters
- Collaborate with resources inside and outside the Firm as appropriate to complete projects or tasks
- Provide back-up coverage for other team members as necessary
- Assist in fostering an environment of superior client service, collaboration, and teamwork
Domestic Operations Coordinator
Private Individual
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Managing the household’s schedules and calendars
- Event planning, organizing, and coordination
- Arranging appointments for personal and professional needs
- Scheduling home maintenance and repair work, and supervising the project
- Handling household bills and administrative duties
- Running errands and performing necessary tasks
- Shopping for food, supplies, and other requested items
Special Events Sales Manager
Buddha-Bar
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Marketed, negotiated, and executed events
- Responsible for preparing proposals, event contracts, food and beverage packages, décor and vendor selection
- Maintained strong relationships with various clients
- Maintained client database and call logs
- Implemented marketing and promotional strategies to generate leads and new clientele
- Developed and managed marketing programs and promotional campaigns
Education
NJ Real Estate Salesperson -
Bayonne School of Real Estate
Bayonne, NJ10-2023
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ06-1992
Skills
Computer skills include experience with PC and Mac as well as Google Workplace Apps
Timeline
Teacher
Police Athletic League Inc
07.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
ESS - Copilot Careers - WSMCS, #8
04.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Peter Willis, Esquire, LLP
02.2020 - 05.2024
Domestic Operations Coordinator
Private Individual
01.2012 - 01.2022
Special Events Sales Manager
Buddha-Bar
01.2006 - 01.2011
NJ Real Estate Salesperson -
Bayonne School of Real Estate
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
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