SAMANTHA KAZANOWSKY
Forked River,NJ
Summary
Motivated professional with a proven track record of embracing new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly organized and responsive to changing demands, with effective multitasking capabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Secretary
Spruce Street Elementary School
Lakewood, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained organized front desk and reception area to ensure professional atmosphere.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters, and emails for efficient office communication.
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Organized files and developed spreadsheets to support administrative tasks.
- Scanned documents and faxed reports to facilitate information sharing.
- Ensured functionality of office equipment and kept supplies well-stocked for smooth operations.
- Welcomed visitors warmly, contributing to positive first impressions.
Office Manager
JH Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning
Forked River, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Acquire, distribute, and store supplies.
- Answer telephones, give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Update and manage data entries within database systems consistently.
- Managed electronic and paper document storage for streamlined accessibility.
- Greet visitors or callers, and handle their inquiries, or direct them to appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients.
- Generated duplicates of written communication and hard copies.
Paraprofessional
Lakewood School District
Lakewood, NJ
09.2015 - 01.2025
- Assist classroom teacher in K-1 Autistic classroom
- Work one on one with Autistic students in reading, writing, math, ADL and social skills
- Assist classroom teacher in maintaining accurate records and data
- Knowledgeable in DIR and ABA methodology
Office Manager
DK Sledzik Heating and Air Conditioning
Toms River, NJ
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Acquire, distribute, and store supplies
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, record information, and maintain documents.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to appropriate persons according to their needs
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients
- Make copies of correspondence of other printed material
Civil Investigator
Division of Criminal Justice Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
Lawrenceville, NJ
01.1999 - 09.2004
- Prepared reports that detail investigation findings
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records
- Identified case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of insurance fraud.
- Organized client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.1996
Skills
- Database management
- Document organization
- Appointment scheduling
- Efficient data management
- Administrative support
- File organization
- Schedule coordination
Timeline
Principal Secretary
Spruce Street Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Office Manager
JH Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Lakewood School District
09.2015 - 01.2025
Office Manager
DK Sledzik Heating and Air Conditioning
09.2012 - 12.2014
Civil Investigator
Division of Criminal Justice Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
01.1999 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University