Zubair Choudhry
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Public service–driven professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a strong commitment to serving the community. Experienced in education and community engagement through roles with ESS Education and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs. Skilled in communication, organization, and working with diverse populations. Motivated to pursue a career in law enforcement and contribute to public safety with integrity and dedication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
ESS Education
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management and provided support to the lead teacher
- Implemented lesson plans and facilitated learning in the teacher’s absence
- Provided individual support to students with special needs
- Assisted with administrative tasks and classroom organization
Event Planner
Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs
06.2023 - Current
- Manage event timelines, overseeing logistics, and troubleshooting any issues that arise
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless and successful events
- Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback to improve processes continuously
- Provide support to the mayor’s office by fielding phone calls and addressing inquiries
- Cultivated positive client relationships and maintaining a strong focus on attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity in event planning
Pharmacy Intern
NYPRES Pharmacy
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Filled medication orders generated by the staff pharmacist, initializing the label and placing medication in the proper container
- Operated pharmacy technology and medical systems to fill medication orders
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating medication demands based on supply level, and removing outdated medications
Student Assistant
NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION, NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
09.2021 - 12.2021
- General administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
- Support in evaluating training for organization services, including coordinating data tools (client surveys), data administration, data entry, and analysis
- Build schedules for new incoming clients using computer software
- Work directly with the organization’s court-involved participants, who frequently encounter numerous outstanding challenges in addition to their criminal court involvement
Loss Prevention Security Guard
Macy’s
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Responded to customer and associate incidents to facilitate first aid and minimize company liability
- Recovered stolen merchandise and apprehend shoplifters and people who commit fraud or other criminal acts against the company
- Conducted audits to ensure sales department compliance with merchandise exposure standards and loss prevention
- Filed and report shoplifting cases
Education
Bachelor of Public Administration -
Rutgers University
05-2023
Skills
- Trilingual: English, Urdu, and Punjabi
- Proficient in office software
- Meeting coordination and planning
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Calendar management
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and prioritization skills
- Problem-solving
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Certification
Building Science Principles - Building Performance Institute Inc, 2024
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
ESS Education
04.2024 - Current
Event Planner
Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
NYPRES Pharmacy
01.2022 - 12.2022
Student Assistant
NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION, NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
09.2021 - 12.2021
Loss Prevention Security Guard
Macy’s
05.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Public Administration -
Rutgers University