Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. Committed to nurturing and fostering students’ natural desire to learn.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Donna Lanza Physical Therapy, PC
03.2018 - Current
Coordinated activities of 25-30 patients daily, to support them in their individual care programs.
Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing difficult emotions related to their injury or illness while under supervision from a licensed therapist.
Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
Maintained accurate patient records using WebPT, for both billing purposes and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
Collaborated with other aides and therapists to develop innovative approaches to common therapy challenges, enhancing overall effectiveness.
Assisted in the development of patient-centered goal-setting processes, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their rehabilitation journey.
Sales Support
Port Jefferson Sports
01.2013 - 03.2018
Ensured compliance with industry best practices and standards, contributing to a strong reputation for quality and reliability among clients.
Enhanced team productivity by streamlining sales support processes and procedures.
Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
Warehouse Manager
DiCarlo Food Service
03.2011 - 12.2012
Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
Maintained safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
Warehouse Manager
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2003 - 01.2011
Fostered positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
Marketing Assistant
J. Kings Foodservice Professionals, Inc.
02.2001 - 02.2003
Worked closely with Sales team to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
Coordinated trade show presence, ensuring effective representation at industry events to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
Contributed to weekly team meetings, brainstorming sessions and staff appraisals.
Boosted sales performance by assisting in creation of persuasive marketing materials such as brochures and product sheets.
Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other editing programs to design and create informational flyers and advertisements.
Education
B.S. Human Development -
University At Albany
Albany, NY
A.S. Physical Education Studies -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05.2024
Certification
NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certification
DASA Workshop Certification
Child Abuse Prevention Workshop Certification
School Violence Prevention Workshop Certification
Dale Carnegie Training- Essentials of Leadership & Leadership Training for Manager’s Certifications
New Horizons Computer Learning Center- Webmaster Certification
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Suffolk County Community College, Fitness Specialist & Physical Education Club President, Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Division Head Miller Place PTO Basketball
Organized multiple fundraisers and successfully raised funds to help others with out-of pocket medical expenses through raffles and donations within my community.
Developed and fostered pen pal program with youth athletes and Military Veterans.