Nicholas Avalos
Paterson
Summary
A dedicated and reliable college graduate seeking a job position at this facility. Looking to gain more knowledge and experience in a school setting. Able to adapt to different environments and has shown to have excelled in leadership roles. Familiar with various computer programs and is able to communicate with people of different backgrounds. Looking to bring new ideas to the facility and to work together as a strong team. Very passionate about helping others and creating satisfying experiences!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Passaic Family Head Start
09.2024 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Engagement Coordinator
HomeGoods
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: TJX
- Leads the front line to promote high quality customer service
- Trains and mentors all associates on policies and procedures
- In charge of scheduling and line ups
- Has knowledge of different computer systems used by the company including online scheduling and daily end of the day reports
- Creates a positive and welcoming space for all associates and customers to obtain a comfortable & safe environment
- Maintains and organizes front line registers to keep a well kept atmosphere
- TJX
Merch Associate/ Engagement Coordinator
Homegoods
11.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: TJX
- Ensures the delivery of timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to all external and internal customers at all times, resolving any customer service issues appropriately and competently
- Operate as a front-line manager focused on executing store functions through staff members
- Help mentor and train a capable and hard-working team of Sales Associates, ensure development of the overall store team
- Assisting with supervision in accordance with company policies and procedures including opening and closing the store and front-end coverage as assigned
- Prioritize and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate in a clear, concise manner and listen attentively to others
- TJX
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Center for family Resources
- When needed assumes the role of site coordinator and works with the families and staff to create a positive and friendly school environment
- Assist social service workers with parents' applications and helps translate for families of Hispanic descent
- Responsible for keeping the classroom clean, having positive interactions, writing lesson plans and maintaining a safe environment
- Worked collaboratively with other assistant teachers
- Developed projects and activities, lesson plans, rules and regulations for the classroom while assisting teaching, enhance children's motivation for learning
- Familiar with gold Assessment 'developmental assessment'
- Has background Knowledge in ASQ questionnaire
- Familiar with parent Communication apps
- Center for family Resources
Assistant Teacher
Head start
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Center for family Resources
- Works under supervision of lead teacher to create a safe classroom environment
- Provides additional instructions to students
- Has assisted with lesson planning and activity creation
- Communicates with parents to create a collaborative team
- Center for family Resources
Education
HS Diploma - Student Ambassador
Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJAssociate of Arts - Teacher Education
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJBachelors - Family Science and Human Development with a Concentration in Families, Children, and School Settings
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Microsoft Programs
- Google Programs
- Outlook
- Customer Service
- Prezi
- Child Plus
- Kronos
- Customer Relations
Volunteer Experience
- Peshine Avenue School, Newark, NJ, 02/2023, 05/2023, Aided teachers when needed, worked with children in small groups.
- Take me to the water, Englewood, NJ, 03/2022, 08/2022, Instructed swimming classes for children between the ages of 6 months to fifteen years of age
- Head Start, Wayne, NJ, 09/2016, 09/2019, Assist teachers when needed, interacted with children during play, helped provide a clean classroom, and activity creation.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Passaic Family Head Start
09.2024 - Current
Engagement Coordinator
HomeGoods
01.2024 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start
09.2022 - 01.2024
Merch Associate/ Engagement Coordinator
Homegoods
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Head start
09.2019 - 09.2022
HS Diploma - Student Ambassador
Passaic County Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Passaic County Community College
Bachelors - Family Science and Human Development with a Concentration in Families, Children, and School Settings
Montclair State University
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