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Starr Robbins

Greater Philadelphia,PA
Starr Robbins

Summary

Starr is an IT professional and software engineer with a focus on educational technology. Starr loves developing systems to address problems and manage projects. With a background in administration and management, Starr is dedicated to creating solutions to enhance educational opportunities.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Bluford Charter School
Phialdelphia, PA

I. T. Coordinator
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • PowerSchool Technical Admin
  • PowerSchool SIS Implementation
  • PowerSchool Special Programming Implementation
  • Google Workspace Implementation
  • Set up and installed schools VOIP technology including e911 system
  • Website Development with Google workspace integration, Hosting, and Updates
  • Provided assistance to computer system users
  • Troubleshot computers, networks, and other technical devices
  • Maintained functionality of school technology
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with staff
  • Ensured security of files in school information systems
  • Scheduled system tests of and created login/emails for new employees
  • Completed other tasks as requested
  • Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Rolled out software updates and applied server patches to thwart threats from penetrating networks.
  • Created documentation systems for support interactions for future reference.

Starr in Tech
Greater Philadelphia Area, PA

Business Owner
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills

Universal Companies
Phialdelphia, PA

Academic Support Specialist
01.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

Post-Pandemic (Academic Technology):

  • Created framework for Hybrid Classroom Protocol in conjunction with the academic leadership team
  • Created database for Integrated technology classroom support resources
  • Created coding curriculum to teach summer program students HTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • Assisted Google Classrooms setup
  • Assisted zoom setup for new teachers

Classrooms set up Pre-Pandemic (Teaching Assistant):

  • Instructed small groups of students
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Wells Fargo Global Payment Systems
Phialdelphia, PA

Administrative Assistant to Vice President
08.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and data.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Temporary position from Robert half Temp Service

Brenda Lee's Dance Company, 501(c)3
Phialdelphia, PA

Administrative Director
09.2004 - 12.2019

Job overview

Administrative Director Sept 2012

• Set goals and deadlines for the company

• Recruit new personnel

• Hire and terminate personnel

• Train and evaluate personnel

• Plan, administer, and control budgets

Marketing Manager Sept 2011

• Act as lead web designer Plan and design website & promotional material

• Coordinate and maintain relationships with representatives of the community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.

• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source

• Act in a promotional role to establish relationships with communities, venues and non-profit agencies to increase client database

Dance Instructor Sept 2004-Present

• Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to do dance steps.

• Act as creative director for music, sound effects, and script creation to enhance dance performance.

• Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries. • Teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, cultural and modern dance techniques.

SIlver Springs
Plymouth Meeting, PA

ESY Aquatics Coordinator
06.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
  • Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity and water hardness and took steps to maintain pool at optimal levels.
  • Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
  • Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.

Quarles Petroleum
Fredericksburg, VA

Accounting Administrator
08.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained department record-keeping and filing to ensure data and documentation integrity
  • Verified previous month's Bills of Lading against Monthly Report, obtain missing Bills of Lading
  • Sorted and Filed verified previous month's Bills of Lading
  • Printed and entered manual invoices in Telapoint
  • Accurately inputted orders into the system.
  • Worked closely with other functional teams to ensure data quality and consistency
  • Completed data import/entry and invoice processing
  • Completed Quarles card production, packaging, and mailing

Life Time Inc
Fort Washington, PA

Aquatics Manager
04.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Reviewed potential new team members' applications and conducted interviews
  • Makes hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination recommendations to upper management
  • Collaborated with upper management in organizing, communicating, promoting, administering, and supervising all department and swim programming
  • Collaborated with upper management in calculating revenue and budgetary guidelines for aquatics programs
  • Trained team members through shadowing, orientation, direction, and feedback
  • Marketed and promoted aquatics programs and activities in club to increase participation
  • Completed and documented daily inspections to ensure pool area cleanliness and safety
  • Collaborated with upper management in facilitating lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques
  • Collaborated with upper management in planning, offering, and registering members for group and private swim lessons
  • Immediately reported suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse relating to youth
  • Ensured Aquatics Team Members provided safe, friendly, and fun environment for members

Nutrisystem, Inc
Fort Washington, PA

Customer Service
01.2017 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Provided exceptional level of customer service as call center customer service representative
  • Answered inbound calls from customers and maintained professional rapport with escalated customers
  • Serviced existing accounts and obtained information for new accounts
  • Managed difficult customer situations in proper manner
  • Up-sold products to current and new customers
  • Temporary position from Robert half Temp Service

UnitedHealth Group
Horsham, PA

Customer Service Representative
07.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Medicare Open Enrollment
  • Provided an exceptional level of customer service while performing as a call center customer service representative
  • Established and maintained professional rapport with members,
  • Demonstrated compassion and professionalism, while obtaining demographics and personal health information
  • Answered inbound and placed outbound calls to members, regarding their Medicare supplement insurance
  • Serviced existing accounts, obtained information for new accounts , and processed payments
  • Promoted AARP membership renewals
  • Maintained correct and comprehensive documentation of all queries, in order to continuously improve the customer service experience
  • Managed difficult and/or emotional customer situations in a prompt manner
  • Solicited customer feedback in order to improve the overall experience
  • Temporary position from Robert half Temp Service

Philidor Rx Services
Horsham, PA

Patient Care Specialist
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

• Provided an exceptional level of customer service while performing prescription intakes, as a call center customer service representative

• Established and maintained professional rapport with patients, which matched the high level of service provided by the pharmacy

• Demonstrated compassion and professionalism, while obtaining patient demographics and personal health information

• Answered inbound and placed outbound calls to patients, regarding their prescriptions

• Serviced existing accounts, obtained orders, and determined charges for requested products

• Collected customer demographics and accurately entered the information in to multiple applications

• Maintained correct and comprehensive documentation of all queries, in order to continuously improve the customer service experience

• Managed difficult and/or emotional customer situations in a prompt manner

• Solicited customer feedback in order to improve the overall experience

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Education

Widener University
Chester, PA

Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies

University Overview

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Associate of Arts from Communication and Media Studies

University Overview

Skills

  • PowerSchool
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Classroom
  • Savvas
  • Educational Technology
  • Interactive Learning
  • Workshop Development
  • Web Development
  • Corporate Communications
  • Performance Measurement
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Special Programs: End User - Communication, Profile Access, and Caseload Management - PowerSchool
  • PowerSchool SIS: Initial Product Training (IPT) - PowerSchool
  • LC101 Software Engineer bootcamp - LaunchCode
  • Happiness Life Coach - Transformation Academy
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

I. T. Coordinator
Bluford Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Business Owner
Starr in Tech
01.2022 - Current
Academic Support Specialist
Universal Companies
01.2020 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant to Vice President
Wells Fargo Global Payment Systems
08.2019 - 12.2019
Accounting Administrator
Quarles Petroleum
08.2018 - 06.2019
ESY Aquatics Coordinator
SIlver Springs
06.2018 - 08.2019
Aquatics Manager
Life Time Inc
04.2017 - 08.2018
Customer Service
Nutrisystem, Inc
01.2017 - 04.2017
Customer Service Representative
UnitedHealth Group
07.2016 - 01.2017
Patient Care Specialist
Philidor Rx Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Administrative Director
Brenda Lee's Dance Company, 501(c)3
09.2004 - 12.2019
Widener University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Associate of Arts from Communication and Media Studies
Starr Robbins