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SELMA MORALES

Corona,NY

Summary

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST Systematic Administrative Support Specialist offering more than a decade of experience in fast-paced, client and consumer-driven operational environments; multifaceted skill set encompasses daily program administration, client account management, customer service, and logistical coordination. In-depth understanding of operations in various industries; exposure includes government agencies, retail merchandising, retail sales, health, and beauty products, and managed care (medical terminology and insurance); culturally diverse, bi-lingual in Spanish and English. Responsible, punctual, and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerical Associate - Level III

New York, Environmental Protection
Elmhurst, NY
02.2020 - Current
  • Under Supervision with latitude for independent judgment perform analyses and review program requests for Leak Forgiveness and disputes of high bills
  • Verify through ACRIS customers writing in are Property Owners, LLC owner, or approved Representative
  • Prepare Letters of Authorization and mail via USPS to Property Owner if request and account inquiries are made from persons other than Property Owner
  • Perform ordinary mathematical computations as required to calculate or determine accuracy of charges for large residential and small commercial mixed-use properties
  • Research customer request of inquiry, disputes of high bills, elevated water consumption, Leak Forgiveness Program, and/or unenrolled MyDEP Accounts
  • Maintains records related to water and sewer billing utilizing CIS, and BAPPS.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency

Substitute Paraprofessional Teacher

New York City
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • One-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by teacher
  • Reinforcing good behavior with positive behavior support
  • Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, and toileting
  • Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and adaptive physical education providers during instruction
  • Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to next
  • Teaching students, under direction of teacher in following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization, and communication
  • Assisting students with ambulation within school premises and on class trips
  • Lifting, feeding, toileting, and diapering after receiving appropriate training
  • Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes
  • Writing anecdotal information concerning student behavior
  • Providing language assistance for bilingual students.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication

Account Merchandiser

Revlon, Inc
New York, NY
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Maintain retail merchandise and visual displays for Revlon, global trendsetter in cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and personal care products
  • Manage assigned territory and service client accounts geographically dispersed throughout Northeast and Northwest Queens territory (travel within 30-mile radius)
  • Develop and sustain business relationships with store management and sales representatives in thirty chain stores, name brands including Rite Aid, Ulta Beauty, CVS, Duane Reade, Walgreens, and three Target stores; ensure servicing of all accounts within agreed timeframes
  • Monitor sales metrics to identify trends in product sales; maintain working knowledge of products and upcoming promotions; capitalize on opportunity to recruit clients during store visits, grow business, and achieve sales goals
  • Complete resets of product display walls bi-annually; maintain adequate levels of in-stock merchandise for top products; update account inventory system to replenish out-of-stock merchandise
  • Stock, clean, and update wall displays; maintain promotional selling areas, order replacement parts; update visual displays aligned with planograms; accomplished assigned work under deadlines and schedules.
  • Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor
  • Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility
  • Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions

Sell-Through Specialist / Merchandise Coordinator

Franklin Retail Solutions
Boston, MA
06.2013 - 09.2016

Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

  • Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
  • Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Acted as liaison between production, delivery and merchandising teams.
  • Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.

Merchandiser

Retail Merchandising Services, Inc
Maple Grove, MN
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Augmented efforts of national merchandising company to service numerous retail channels and big-box retailers; provided retail stores with visual merchandising and display solutions and services
  • Maintained client accounts in three regional Target stores in Northeast Queens region, assigned territory encompassing Queens Place, Flushing, and College Point; serviced assigned stores within 30-mile radius
  • Replenished diverse products, merchandise including health and beauty aids, cosmetics, electronics, and home appliances; cell phone brochures and wireless carrier brochures in electronics departments; ensured proper installation of wireless phone demo walls and displays; restocked pamphlets, flyers, brochures, leaflets.
  • Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor

Sample Shipment Coordinator

Axel Plastics
Woodside, NY
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Received and responded to client inquiries for Axel Plastics Research Laboratories (AXEL), industrial manufacturer and ISO 9001-2008 certified provider of proprietary mold releases and related products for plastics, rubbers, and urethanes
  • Provided part-time office administration and administrative support to two sales managers in office and while traveling to domestic and international locations
  • Responded to telephone inquiries and email communications; fielded calls to appropriate departments, escalated customer concerns to management as required
  • Maintained reference libraries; publications, and technical guides, documents including but not limited to technical data sheets and safety data sheets (SDS or MSDS)
  • Managed data entry tracked contacts from trade show leads, and/or internet inquiries; performed routine follow-up of inquiries
  • Maintained customer database, purged companies no longer in business; integrated new and current customers; maintained accurate contact information for clients and materials, data spanning two years.

Volunteer

Habitat for Humanity
Brooklyn, NY
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Participated in cleanup efforts to assist Residents of Breezy Point, NY after Hurricane Sandy; collaborated with members of community and residents to clean up debris; collaborated with members of local Parish to serve meals, dispense toiletries, and deliver hot beverages to residents and National volunteers.
  • Provided administrative assistance to local Parish, compiled, and sent emails, made phone calls to coordinate services or maintain communications with family members on behalf of residents.
  • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities
  • Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment
  • Supported program leaders with administrative support duties
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
  • Sent email reminders regarding upcoming volunteer events to community leaders and civic groups

Field Marketing Representative/Merchandiser

News America
Wilton, CT
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Serviced merchandising programs as assigned by market management, within assigned territory of Northwest Queens
  • Removed, installed, and maintained News America Marketing products in community retailers (drug stores, supermarkets, and grocery stores), establishments including Waldbaum's, Stop-n-Shop, Foodtown, Keyfood, Rite Aid, and CVS; negotiated prime locations for seasonal displays
  • Established productive rapport and courteous business relationships with clients, merchants, and retailers to build customer loyalty, and meet customer needs; built productive customer relationships and assumed responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Integrated notations and corrections to client's Medicaid enrollment and/or disenrollment information; worked with MAXSTARtm & MaxEBtm and MS Access database.

Volunteer, Corresponding Secretary

PTA
Corona, NY
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provided administrative, secretarial, and general office support for President of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA); served as liaison between school principal, administration, and PTA President
  • Responded to all email inquiries from parents, vendors, or PTA banking institutions; compiled various office reports and information for statistical reports
  • Managed monthly calendar; provided communications and mailings for all online and/or take-home notices regarding school reminders and upcoming events
  • Processed all meeting minutes, timekeeping records, and other documentation per bylaws and school district regulations; organized volunteers for events, maintained databases.
  • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff
  • Assisted with special events or programs
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services
  • Sent email reminders regarding upcoming volunteer events to community leaders and civic groups
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients

Education

Office Readiness Series, Microsoft Office 2010 (12 weeks -

Queens Public Library
Corona, NY
07.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Diploma - Interior Design

High School of Fashion Industries
New York, NY
06.1985

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Resource Coordination and Allocation
  • Database and Client Management Systems
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Travel Coordination
  • Event Planning
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Conference Calls
  • Plan Events
  • Meetings
  • Expense Reports
  • Master Calender Management

Timeline

Clerical Associate - Level III

New York, Environmental Protection
02.2020 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional Teacher

New York City
09.2016 - 02.2020

Account Merchandiser

Revlon, Inc
09.2015 - 09.2016

Merchandiser

Retail Merchandising Services, Inc
09.2015 - 01.2016

Sell-Through Specialist / Merchandise Coordinator

Franklin Retail Solutions
06.2013 - 09.2016

Volunteer

Habitat for Humanity
10.2012 - 12.2012

Sample Shipment Coordinator

Axel Plastics
01.2011 - 01.2013

Field Marketing Representative/Merchandiser

News America
01.2010 - 01.2012

Volunteer, Corresponding Secretary

PTA
01.2010 - 01.2012

Office Readiness Series, Microsoft Office 2010 (12 weeks -

Queens Public Library

Some College (No Degree) - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology

Diploma - Interior Design

High School of Fashion Industries
SELMA MORALES