Ruth Anne Bergmann
1 Tokay Lane, Schenectady,NY
Summary
Organized , hardworking and dependable with a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and protocols. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and ready to contribute value to team through excellent work ethic and commitment to meeting financial goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
South Colonie School District
Albany, NY
10.2016 - Current
- Worked in various programs, with a wide range of ages.
- Worked in various schools within the district; Sand Creek Middle School, Youth Detention Center and Lisha Kill Middle School.
- Assist in teaching and assisting students with daily assignments, providing the appropriate accommodations to ensure that the student learns the general curriculum with individualized instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Provided support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
Treasurer Volunteer
Midway Fire Department
1956 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205
01.2019 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on a weekly basis to maintain optimal fire department finances.
- Conducted annual audits in collaboration with an external accounting professional to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with NYS regulations.
- Established robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize fraud risk.
- Educated fellow volunteers about fiscal responsibility, fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Established policies and procedures to support compliance with laws and regulations.
- Completed NYS Introduction to Governmental Accounting- Online on May 30, 2024
Treasurer
Midway Fire District
Albany, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
- As the Board-appointed Treasurer acted as the chief fiscal officer and was responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for fire district's funds.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Processed payroll for the fire district's employees on a biweekly basis.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, without any major findings or issues raised by auditors, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
- Oversaw financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Stayed on as Assistant District Treasurer until April 2024, to assist the new treasurer through the annual financial audit.
- Completed NYS Introduction to Governmental Accounting- Online on May 30, 2024
EMT-Basic
Colonie EMS
Albany, NY
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
Education Assistant
Van Antwerp Middle School
Niskayuna, NY
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked exclusively with a student whose primary disability was a physical one.
- Provided individualized support for the student, addressing their unique physical needs and helping them reach their full potential academically and physically.
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
Sudbury, MA
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Exclusively worked in the Excel Program, a program for students whose primary disability is emotional.
- On occasion I assisted the Special Education Coordinator with office work, prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Oversaw students in classroom areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning and emotional needs needs.
Office Assistant
Interstate Towing, Inc.
Chicopee, MA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Training & Certificate Received, Human Resources Administrator Series Employers Association of the Northeast
Paraprofessional
Amherst-Pelham Regional High School
Amherst, MA
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Primarily worked with students with emotional and/or moderate learning disabilities
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Also work in mainstream classes as support for students
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
Sudbury, MA
10.2007 - 06.2011
- I worked within 3 special education programs within Lincoln-Sudbury. Exclusively worked with students with emotional and/or moderate learning disabilities, some students also have executive functioning difficulties
- On occasion I assisted the Special Education Coordinator with office work, prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning and emotional needs needs.
Expert/Associate
GAP Inc.
Natick, MA
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Merchandised various promotional items and followed set plans for regular product display
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Retail Merchandiser
Barber Bros.
Natick, MA
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Organized store merchandise tables and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
Shift Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician
Kinney Drugs Inc.
Plattsburgh, NY
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Learned the running or a retail/drug store business from the ground up. Worked my way up from cashier to head bookkeeper, until I returned to college
- Prepared daily deposits- completed bookkeeping and received vendors' products into inventory.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Implemented security procedures while opening and closing the store.
- Worked in the pharmacy as a Kinney certified pharmacy technician.
- Merchandised various promotional items and followed set plans for regular product display.
- In absence of store managers, supervised floor operations, customer relations and co-workers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NYSkills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial statement review
- Accounts Payable
- Internal Controls
- Excel proficiency
- Quickbooks Desktop Proficiency
- Accrual Accounting
- Single Entry, Cash Basis Accounting
- GAAP understanding
Certification
- New York State Introduction to Governmental Accounting, Online, May 2024
- EMT Training & Certification, Colonie EMS,May 2021
- NREMT Certification, September 2021
Volunteer Experience
- Midway Fire Department, Albany, NY, Fire Police/EMT- Active Member
- Midway Fire Department, Albany, NY, Civil Officer- Department Treasurer
Timeline
Treasurer
Midway Fire District
08.2022 - 10.2023
EMT-Basic
Colonie EMS
02.2022 - 08.2022
Treasurer Volunteer
Midway Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
South Colonie School District
10.2016 - Current
Education Assistant
Van Antwerp Middle School
08.2016 - 10.2016
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
08.2014 - 03.2016
Office Assistant
Interstate Towing, Inc.
01.2014 - 06.2014
Paraprofessional
Amherst-Pelham Regional High School
08.2011 - 01.2013
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
10.2007 - 06.2011
Expert/Associate
GAP Inc.
10.2005 - 09.2007
Retail Merchandiser
Barber Bros.
03.2005 - 10.2005
Shift Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician
Kinney Drugs Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University College At Plattsburgh