Experience

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  • Standardized Patient (Actor - Medical Trainer)
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  USAlliance Federal Credit Union

  • Rye, NY

  • Communications Specialist

    • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Rye, NY

    No task was too large or too menial as I supported the Vice President and other staff of the Consumer Lending/Member Services Department on a part-time basis. Maintained databases, performed research, purged and re-organized materials, scanned and e-mailed documents, and processed expenses. Corre...

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  Mt. Kisco Medical Group

  • Mt.Kisco, NY

  • Physical Therapy Aide

    • Jul 2005 - Sep 2010
    • Mt.Kisco, NY

    Patients noted that my kind, conscientious ways greatly enhanced their treatment. Demonstrated exceptional customer service/communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and shift gears readily. Greeted patients, set up their treatment, assisted with exercise regimens, and kept traffic flow...

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  The Schoolhouse Theatre/Axial Theatre Company

  • Croton Falls, NY/Pleasantville, NY

  • Stage Manager

    • Jan 2003 - Apr 2009
    • Croton Falls, NY/Pleasantville, NY

    Served as right hand to director on all aspects of Equity-level professional productions. Provided emotional and technical support to cast and crew throughout, resolving issues and boosting morale. Coordinated rehearsals, monitored props/costumes/sets, delegated stage hand duties, choreographed c...

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  Weekly Reader/Lifetime Learning Systems

  • Stamford, CT

  • Proposal Writer/Editor

    • Dec 1999 - Oct 2002
    • Stamford, CT

    Teamed with sales staff, designers, and managers to create engaging profiles of in-classroom educational programs for potential client sponsorship. Converted brainstorming sessions into vibrant and informative text within a specific format; boosted sales.

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  Bank of New York

  • Harrison, NY

  • Procedures Writer

    • Aug 1991 - Jan 1998
    • Harrison, NY

    Received the Outstanding Achievement Award for focus, diligence and accuracy while converting complex technical material into clear, user-friendly procedure manuals for branch staff. Edited in-house newsletter; trained new writers one-to-one; and assisted as a speaker in group presentations.

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  Aegis Retail Corporation

  • Rye, NY

  • Office Manager

    • Jan 1989 - Apr 1991
    • Rye, NY

    Oversaw main office operations and acted as liaison to eight store sites. Supervised relocation of headquarters. Assisted CEO, buyers and accounting staff with correspondence, products, and personnel matters. Hired and trained front desk staff. Tracked and ordered office supplies; performed house...

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  Gannett Westchester Newspapers

  • Harrison, NY

  • Staff Writer

    • Sep 1983 - May 1987
    • Harrison, NY

    Generated news and feature stories for the Gannett group's Westchester-based papers. Developed strong working relationships with editors, fellow reporters, and local officials and residents. Evolved from general assignment reporter to education writer, covering five school districts.

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  Thompson Newspapers/The Palladium-Times

  • Fulton, NY

  • Bureau Chief

    • Oct 1981 - Sep 1983
    • Fulton, NY

    Greatly enhanced the presence and image of an upstate newspaper by creating and nurturing positive relationships within the community while providing quality news reporting. Oversaw operations of the Fulton bureau, serving as liaison to the newspaper's headquarters in Oswego.