Experience

Waterbury Career Academy

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I teach science in an urban high school with a mission “to inspire and prepare every student to be successful in and beyond school. The ultimate vision is for ALL Waterbury Public Schools students to graduate ready to transform their world.” I teach science in an urban high school with a mission “to inspire and prepare every student to be successful in and beyond school. The ultimate vision is for ALL Waterbury Public Schools students to graduate ready to transform their world.”



Sacred Heart High School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freshman Basketball Coach

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2021

  Organize and manage schedule for freshman basketball program that is part of one of the most successful high school basketball programs in state history (Varsity Program is 4x defending State Champions).Implement overall program's rules, regulations and expectations as well as team's philosophy on player development and growth. Help provide guidance in not only developing quality players but also quality young men.

• Science and Technology Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2021

  Teach Biology, AP Biology (certified), Human Body, General Science, C.A.D.D. and Nutrition in a co educational Catholic High School in an urban environment. Introduced the AP Biology Curriculum at the school and developed the curriculum and syllabus for AP Biology in accordance with College Board standards. Create lesson plans and lab experiments and other scientific investigations for all of my classes. Implement Diocesan standards for science within the classroom and continue professional development as required. Show less

• JV & Freshman Baseball Coach

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2021

  Head coach for high school junior varsity and freshman baseball teams. Organize and manage practice and game schedule that can include over 40 games/scrimmages. Evaluate the complete roster of players (up to 30) for their inclusion on the varsity squad. Provide varsity coach with synopsis of each players' skill sets as well as scouting reports on opponents jv and freshman players. Provide input on college options for players and act as liaison between college recruiters, players, parents and coaching staff. Serve as a guide/mentor in developing quality players and higher quality individuals whose primary purpose should be to always work for the greater good. Show less



DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding, Inc

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Salesman

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2013

  Responsibilities include in-home sales of various home improvement lines (roofing, siding, windows, gutters) as well as maintaining industry credentials pertaining to certain products. Involved in trade-shows, neighborhood canvassing, consumer surveys and trade organizations to continually promote our company. Consistently receive "10 out of 10" on consumer satisfaction surveys and exceed company goals regarding close ratios. Responsibilities include in-home sales of various home improvement lines (roofing, siding, windows, gutters) as well as maintaining industry credentials pertaining to certain products. Involved in trade-shows, neighborhood canvassing, consumer surveys and trade organizations to continually promote our company. Consistently receive "10 out of 10" on consumer satisfaction surveys and exceed company goals regarding close ratios.



Waterbury Glass & Mirror

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Responsible for maintaining and improving the overall sales and marketing of a multi-million dollar commercial glazing division as well as providing support for the residential sales department. This included auto glass, commercial service accounts as well as new business. Work involved new construction bidding, industry trade shows, cold calling on both residential and commercial clients as well as creating new partnerships within the trade and instituting unique marketing techniques within the auto division. Show less



State of Connecticut- Office of the State Treasurer

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Treasurer of Policy/Chief of Staff

  • Dec 1997 - Jan 1999

  Chief policy advisor to the Treasurer on economic development, community outreach and public policy issues. Supervised and coordinated responsibilities of a staff of approximately 130. Directly responsible for management of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), legislative affairs, information services and the Business office within the agency. This supervision included Y2K conversion, complete legislative agenda, daily operations of agency budget and implementation of the CHET program Show less

• Deputy Chief of Staff

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 1997

  Worked as liaison to public, quasi-public and private agencies regarding community and economic development resources and served as Treasury appointed designee on the Connecticut Development Authority and the Community Economic Development Fund. Coordinated constituent services related to the Treasury and acted as a public policy advisor to the Treasurer. Developed a comprehensive restructuring of the Cash Management services with the Treasury (Community Reinvestment Initiative)



State of Connecticut- Office of the State of Treasurer

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Legislative Program Manager

  • Feb 1995 - Aug 1997

  Drafted legislation and regulatory agenda for the agency and acted as liaison for the Treasury to all other local, state and federal agencies. This included tracking legislation and/or regulations affecting the Treasury, lobbying legislative branch of government on behalf of the office as well as providing administrative support services and education for both the Treasury staff and elected officials and effected agencies. Took part in executive level staff meetings and helped formulate the current structure within the Treasury. Served as liaison to public, quasi-public and private agencies regarding community and economic development resources and served as chairman on regulatory public hearings pertaining to the agency Show less



The Hartford

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Claims Representative

  • Nov 1992 - Feb 1995

  Served as a Connecticut Licensed Claims Adjuster (Personal Lines) that took first report losses for property damage and bodily injury. Further responsibilities included fraud investigation, claims management, bill review and ultimate claim settlement. This included investigation of data integrity, extensive negotiations with attorneys, medical staff, contractors and body repairmen. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of a quarterly newsletter “The Claims Investigator” Served as a Connecticut Licensed Claims Adjuster (Personal Lines) that took first report losses for property damage and bodily injury. Further responsibilities included fraud investigation, claims management, bill review and ultimate claim settlement. This included investigation of data integrity, extensive negotiations with attorneys, medical staff, contractors and body repairmen. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of a quarterly newsletter “The Claims Investigator”



Howard's Sausage Company

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 1991 - Nov 1992

  Coordinated a $2 million sales and marketing program for this Minority/Female owned corporation while also increasing sales volume by over 250%. Established new territories in MA, RI, and NJ and created a Northeast distribution network with Wise Potato Chips. Coordinated a $2 million sales and marketing program for this Minority/Female owned corporation while also increasing sales volume by over 250%. Established new territories in MA, RI, and NJ and created a Northeast distribution network with Wise Potato Chips.



Life Support Systems

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outside Sales Represntative

  • Jun 1989 - Jul 1990

  Sold services to corporations that would provide workers’ compensation consultation, wellness packages and a variety of work related seminars. Could also provide risk management and loss control services. Established the Connecticut territory and formed a strategic alliance with CBIA and the Connecticut Safety Council. Sold services to corporations that would provide workers’ compensation consultation, wellness packages and a variety of work related seminars. Could also provide risk management and loss control services. Established the Connecticut territory and formed a strategic alliance with CBIA and the Connecticut Safety Council.