Sydney Mendrysa
Rensselaer,NY
Summary
Skilled Specialist with expertise in project management, problem-solving and team leadership, currently seeking a Teaching Assistant position to support teachers and enhance classroom environments. Strengths lie in ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, communication, empathy and patience. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
New York State Thruway Authority
Albany, NY
04.2016 - Current
- Coordinate with various departments to streamline workflow processes.
- Create training materials for new hires on company procedures and policies.
- Analyzed workforce demographic data to identify staffing needs and developed targeted recruitment strategies.
- Assists in the development of presentations for conferences, seminars or education programs on careers at the Authority
- Analyze industry marketing programs, reports, and studies to assist with marketing plan development and implementation to augment recruitment efforts
- Advocated for employment opportunities at job and career fairs, raising awareness of the Authority's commitment to diversity.
- Implemented the Authority’s Language Access program.
- Conducted training sessions for all direct service employees to enhance their skills.
- Process Investigation Memos and Final Determination Letters
- Analyze data and produce reports related to agency diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs
- Review personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination to ensure fairness and equity
- Develop relevant programming to enhance employees’ cultural awareness
- Represent the agency at events on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity
- Assist with EEO training and reporting
- Coordinated the organization of employee resource groups to promote inclusivity.
Marketing Coordinator
GreyCastle Security
Troy, NY
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Develop and maintain print and digital collateral and campaigns
- Write and edit press releases, editorials, book publications and other written materials
- Orchestrate and facilitate interviews with local and national media outlets
- Appear as company spokesperson on local news channels
- Research and coordinate local, national and international tradeshows and events
- Manage and mentor marketing interns, facilitating their professional development and contribution to projects
- Present and participate in strategic planning and company directional meetings
- Spearhead new organizational projects including community college cyber security program launch
Education
Bachelor in Science - Marketing
Siena College
Loudonville, NY05-2013
Skills
- Document management
- Data analysis
- Google Analytics
- Web accessibility
- Content management
- Web Research
- Social Media for Business
- Email Campaign Platforms
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Training development
Certification
NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
Timeline
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
New York State Thruway Authority
04.2016 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
GreyCastle Security
06.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor in Science - Marketing
Siena College