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Nuwaira Muhammad

Bronx,NY

Summary

Diligent and goal-oriented professional with a technological acumen, unwavering dedication, and extensive experience as an extended-use/school facilities permit specialist. I am highly motivated and driven to expand my expertise in innovative environments. Seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and background to contribute to organizational success while advancing my professional growth in dynamic and forward-thinking settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Extended Use/Permits Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - Current
  • Hold responsibility for the meticulous review and approval of extended-use permits pertaining to schools and CBOs.
  • Fulfill a pivotal role as a primary point of contact, offering invaluable guidance and support to school principals, custodial engineers, DYCD coordinators, and various community-based and external entities in navigating the intricate processes of permit processing, adjustment, and funding.
  • Execute the precise processing of spacesheets essential for the accurate management of custodial payroll
  • Coordinate incoming office communications, providing a comprehensive and responsive support system for extended use permits and related inquiries.
  • Conduct outreach to facilitate payment of space usage

Community Associate

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Bronx, NY
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Supported the Superintendent and Family Leadership Coordinator to address office and school-based parents concerns.
  • Designed surveys, track responses, and generate data reports from Google Form, Microsoft Forms and Spreadsheets.
  • Assisted the Superintendent with Principal Performance Observation (PPO).
  • Handled a variety of administrative duties for the superintendent and district staff including Powerpoint, Excel creation.
  • Created and managed an educational website for the community school district to promote district programs.
  • Performed related office tasks such as data entry, filing, record keeping, word processing and address all telephone inquiries.

Event Staff

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring seamless execution within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Managed event registration, check-in processes, and attendee inquiries with a focus on exceptional customer service.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to gather feedback and implement improvements for future events.
  • Supported event promotion efforts through marketing strategies, resulting in increased event participation.

Sales Associate/Mentor

ZARA, Inditex
New York, NY
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • Provided customers with outstanding and memorable shopping experience.
  • Facilitated customer transactions using Point of Sale (POS) software and iPads.
  • Provided guidance to new employees with training and mentorship.
  • Achieved established monthly sales targets and increased in-store sales.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Administrative Assistant

NYPD Precinct
New York, NY
03.2012 - 11.2014
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Answered phones, transferred calls and set up conference calls using single/multi-line phone.
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
  • Documented and routed business correspondence to manage office paperwork.
  • Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.

Education

Master of Science -

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
12-2024

Bachelor of Business Administration -

MONROE COLLEGE
The Bronx, NY
04.2013

Associate of Public Administration -

BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO
12.2004

Skills

  • CPS application
  • Word processing
  • Microsoft
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Mail management
  • Detailed meeting minutes
  • Data entry documentation
  • Tech-savvy
  • Administrative operations
  • Web design

Timeline

Extended Use/Permits Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
04.2022 - Current

Community Associate

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
10.2019 - 03.2022

Event Staff

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
06.2018 - 06.2019

Sales Associate/Mentor

ZARA, Inditex
02.2015 - 06.2018

Administrative Assistant

NYPD Precinct
03.2012 - 11.2014

Master of Science -

SUNY Stony Brook

Bachelor of Business Administration -

MONROE COLLEGE

Associate of Public Administration -

BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO
Nuwaira Muhammad