Orlee D. Zorbaron
Scarsdale
Summary
Dynamic, professional, with extensive experience in community building, organizing, lay leadership, project management and operations management. Proven track record in coordinating successful fundraising events and enhancing client relationships. Adept at problem-solving and negotiation, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. Fluent in Hebrew.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle
ODZ CONSULTANCY
Scarsdale
09.2024 - Current
- Working with clients in Real Estate and Construction on: Operations Management including day to day administration - from reviewing insurance plans, updating accounting software, to going on-site to meet with tenants, vendors and subcontractors; Project Management - including reviewing plans, organizing bid proposals, maintaining subcontractor paperwork, coordinating with architects, clients and subcontractors.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Ensured accurate completion of routine responsibilities to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Working with clients to coordinate fundraising events for charity
Management
RAFJO REALTY CORP
Bronx
09.2015 - Current
- Coordinated quarterly bills with tenants, annual NYC paperwork, and FDNY permit renewals; managed a building alteration project in 2015; secured mortgage financing; and negotiated with brokers to place tenants.
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
New York
09.2011 - 07.2024
- Coordinated grant and fellowship applications, worked with internal departments once awarded, managed progress reports, and budget coordination; updated and maintained lab financials and inventory orders.
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Chemistry & Cell Biology
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
New York
09.2011 - 04.2024
- Assisted with grant and fellowship applications, once awarded helped to coordinate with internal departments, helped with progress reports, budgeting; updated and maintained lab financials, inventory orders.
- Organized Evnin sponsored NY Chemical Biology Discussion Group meetings (arranged accommodation for invited speakers, coordinated visit schedule, organized venue, IT A/V set up, refreshments, happy hour for all meeting attendees and dinner for invited guests); speaker events on campus, lab parties.
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Assistant Teacher
WESTCHESTER DAY SCHOOL
Mamaroneck
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked with all the grades and class programs at WDS from the 2-3 year old Tots through 8th grade.
- Taught Hebrew language, conversation skills and grammar; Judaic Studies including Biblical studies; and English language, reading and math and gym class.
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
New York
03.2004 - 03.2010
- Assisted with grant and fellowship applications; updated and maintained lab financials into various spreadsheets, daily inventory orders and negotiated and maintained service contracts.
- Organized social events such as holiday parties and other catered events.
Short-term Consulting Assignment
I.B.N. PROTECTION PRODUCTS
New Rochelle
04.2003 - 12.2003
- Developed PR program with information kits, advertising, interviews, and magazine write-ups; maintained engagement with leads from trade shows and inquiries.
- Assisted with sales, marketing, and distribution of products; designed table displays for exhibits/trade shows in Las Vegas and Washington D.C.; created follow-up form letters to engage leads.
Project Coordinator; Executive Assistant for Real Estate Development Consultant
KIPP -STAWSKI MANAGEMENT GROUP
New York
05.2001 - 04.2003
- Oversaw three construction projects for the developer, two commercial and one residential property.
- Obtained a Certificate of Occupancy for residential properties; Updated, reorganized and instituted filing system for current construction projects.
- Responsible for all legal filings, pleadings, summons’ and violations.
Production Assistant, Executive Assistant
DAPHNE BARAK
New York
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Took initiative and developed leads, which turned into interviews published in leading magazines worldwide.
- International Interviewer/Journalist
- Edited, transcribed, and distributed interviews to global media outlets, enhancing visibility for featured subjects.
- Organized video library and contact database while scheduling and maintaining communications with associates, streamlining access to resources.
- Conducted online research for self-produced documentary project, contributing to content development despite project not being released.
Operations Manager, Development of Culture of Peace Program
JUBILLENIUM, LTD.
New York
04.1999 - 09.2000
- Coordinated breakfast launch for International Day of Peace, engaging UN ambassadors, local dignitaries, and business leaders in NYC.
- Collaborated on Interfaith Conference for World Peace, facilitating discussions with international religious dignitaries including the Dalai Lama in Israel.
- Arranged New Year’s Eve 2000 (Millennium) event in Times Square, NYC as part of 300-city worldwide event.
- Sustained strategic affiliations with The Vatican, United Nations, UNESCO, Sister Cities International, Legion of Goodwill, America’s Promise, and other NGOs to enhance program outreach.
- Created and maintained databases of contacts; edited all written materials, website, press releases, & educational programs.
Paralegal/Executive Office Assistant
WOLLMUTH MAHER & DEUTSCH, LLP
New York
06.1998 - 04.1999
- Prepared and reviewed files for due diligence and trial.
- Assisted with incorporation processes for new companies, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Instituted and maintained filing system, legal reference guides, and client billing to enhance organizational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics & Law and Judaic Studies
S.U.N.Y. BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Binghamton, NY01-1997
One-Year Program - Judaic and Secular studies
BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY
Ramat Gan, Israel01-1995
Skills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Client relationship management
- Event planning
- Real estate operations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Fundraising coordination
- Fluent in Hebrew
Volunteer Experience
Israel Bonds, Joined the NY Women's Division Council in 2019, was made Chair of the General Women's group, since 2021 I am co-Chair of the NYWD Council, as well as a member of the National Women's Council; I am on the New Leadership National Council and a member of the National Technology committee and launched the Legal Professionals committee; I was part of the 2021 new leadership cohort of the Shimon Peres Mentorship Program., American Friends of Bar Ilan University, Northeast Circle member since 2023, Algemeiner Editor’s Club, Member since 2015. Involved with the Summer Benefit host committee (2015) and event committee (2016)., Strength to Strength, Young Executives committee member since 2012, Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA), Co-chair of the Young Leadership Board, from June 2016 through December 2018. Member since 2011; was the Young Leadership Liaison for the annual Gala dinner in 2016., The Nomi Network, On the Host Committee for the annual gala (2016). The organization is a nonprofit that creates economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking., The Survivor’s Initiative, Organized to provide relief for the 30,000 Holocaust survivors living in NY today., Zionist Organization of America, Was a board member. The ZOA is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the US., Zionist Culture Club, Met up to watch films and discuss literature which explores Zionism in the modern day & age., Save A Child’s Heart, Young Leadership Board member; helped to bring vendors for the annual shopping events and to promote other ongoing programs., American Friends of Migdal Ohr, Young Leadership Committee – 2008 Young Leadership Award Honoree, member since 2004. Orchestrated with the committee parties ranging in number from 80 to 425. Helped raise funds to benefit the children directly., YACHAD, Annual Fundraiser Committee, Co-Chair 2003 Fundraiser. Worked on various events such as Summer Happy Hour at a town house in midtown East, arranged music, food and signature drink. Worked on the annual fundraiser for 10 years, was a co-chair of the event in 2003., American Friends of Laniado Hospital, Young Leadership Committee 2006. Worked with other committee members on organizing a raffle for the first fundraising event for Spring 2007., American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Young Leadership Committee, Got involved in 2003., Kids Kicking Cancer, 2006. Was invited on to the Young Leadership Committee for the kick-off event at the Tommy Hilfiger building in midtown Manhattan., American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Was on the 2005 Young Leadership Dinner Committee., American Friends of Keren Or, Young Leadership Board, 2003 – 2006. With co-chair worked on soft launch of the Young Leadership party at an Upper East Side restaurant with over 100 attendees. With the committee planned and executed what became an annual fundraising party, the first year at The Fire House Museum and the second year at a loft space in downtown Manhattan with over 200 attendees at each party, surpassing our goals at the time., American Society of Yad Vashem, Young Leadership Committee. The goal was to promote the works of Yad Vashem, the educational programs offered to teachers from around the world who are invited to Israel to learn how to better teach about the Holocaust; to teach American young leaders about the Holocaust and how to handle deniers., JCC Young Leadership Board, 1998 – 2001. Coordinated Chanukah parties downtown, rooftop parties on the Upper West Side, Mexican themed events, parties on boats, Friday night dinners with guest speakers, movie nights, board game nights, volunteer social action events and a variety of other parties and programs with the intention of involving young leaders, mid-20’s to 30’s, within the Jewish community of Manhattan.
Timeline
Principle
ODZ CONSULTANCY
09.2024 - Current
Management
RAFJO REALTY CORP
09.2015 - Current
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
09.2011 - 07.2024
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Chemistry & Cell Biology
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
09.2011 - 04.2024
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Assistant Teacher
WESTCHESTER DAY SCHOOL
11.2010 - 06.2011
Lab Administrator, Laboratory of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
03.2004 - 03.2010
Short-term Consulting Assignment
I.B.N. PROTECTION PRODUCTS
04.2003 - 12.2003
Project Coordinator; Executive Assistant for Real Estate Development Consultant
KIPP -STAWSKI MANAGEMENT GROUP
05.2001 - 04.2003
Production Assistant, Executive Assistant
DAPHNE BARAK
04.2000 - 04.2001
Operations Manager, Development of Culture of Peace Program
JUBILLENIUM, LTD.
04.1999 - 09.2000
Paralegal/Executive Office Assistant
WOLLMUTH MAHER & DEUTSCH, LLP
06.1998 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics & Law and Judaic Studies
S.U.N.Y. BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
One-Year Program - Judaic and Secular studies
BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY