Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Certification
Languages
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Wanda Acosta Mazo

Galloway ,NJ

Summary

Energetic Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations. Pursuing a part time position working with individuals

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Director

Atlantic Blueberry Rv Park
Port Republic, NJ
04.2022 - Current
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Developed weekly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.

Certified Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Health Care
Egg Harbor City, NJ
08.2018 - Current
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of nurse.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.

Assistant Manager

Thrifty Car Rental
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.1998 - 05.2013
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Trained personel

Owner

Aco-Vaz Accounting
Bronx, NY
08.1998 - 12.2004
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Supported quarterly and annual reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Represented clients with auditors on various audits.
  • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
  • Prepared quarterly payroll and state returns; annual Corporate Federal and State returns.
  • Customer relations was essential in communicating with clients, vendors and auditors

Tax Accountant

Great Lakes Carbon
New York City, NY
12.1981 - 06.1986
  • Prepared federal and multi-state income tax returns for Holding Company
  • Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for business sectors and corporate heritage business units.
  • Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
  • Interpreted the law to get best tax breaks for corporation
  • Assisted in making decisions on which business to purchase and offer greatest tax breaks.

Education

MBA - Taxation

Pace University
East White Plains, NY
07.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY
05.1980

Skills

  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Quarterly and Annual Journal Entries
  • People Oriented
  • Self Starter
  • Detail Oriented
  • Work well independently/ team player
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Patient Care Recordkeeping
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Daily Charting

Volunteer Work

Drug Rehabilitation (State Mandated) New Rochelle, NY

Nursing Home, New Rochelle NY

Domestic Violence Counselor Corpus Christi, Tx.

Certification

Certified Home Health Aide NJ

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Activity Director

Atlantic Blueberry Rv Park
04.2022 - Current

Certified Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Health Care
08.2018 - Current

Owner

Aco-Vaz Accounting
08.1998 - 12.2004

Assistant Manager

Thrifty Car Rental
05.1998 - 05.2013

Tax Accountant

Great Lakes Carbon
12.1981 - 06.1986

MBA - Taxation

Pace University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of New Rochelle, The
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