Experience

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food Inspector

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  New York, New York, United States - Ensure delis, supermarkets, and other firms with less than 50% in food service sales to ensure they are in compliance with food preparation, service, and sanitizing standards. - Seized and destroyed over 2,000 lbs. of food/beveraged vermin-defiled, temperature-abused, or otherwise deemed unwholesome. - Investigated over 100 consumer complaints regarding improper food-handling/storage. - Ad hoc assistant: *Training of 5 new inspectors *Taking phone calls and other affice… Show more - Ensure delis, supermarkets, and other firms with less than 50% in food service sales to ensure they are in compliance with food preparation, service, and sanitizing standards. - Seized and destroyed over 2,000 lbs. of food/beveraged vermin-defiled, temperature-abused, or otherwise deemed unwholesome. - Investigated over 100 consumer complaints regarding improper food-handling/storage. - Ad hoc assistant: *Training of 5 new inspectors *Taking phone calls and other affice administration, as needed *NYS Dept. of Health (August 2022)- inspect food trucks and other temporary establishments during state fair in Syracuse *NYS Dept. of Labor (July 2020)- filled over 300 unemployment insurance claims during COVID-19 pandemic *NYS Liquor Authority (Summer 2020)- confirmed over 50 restaurants in compliance with COVID-19 protocols (masks, social distancing, etc .) Show less



CVS Pharmacy

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (Prior: Hospital Delivery Concierge)

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2019

  New York, NY - Collaborated with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure timely preparation of due prescriptions. - Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential data entry for insurance billing and new/refilled prescriptions. - Measure and quantify medication dosages; prepare prescriptions for final verification. - Assess accurate quantities of current/returned stock and damaged/expired medications for proper disposal. - Rectify insurance issues; saved patients over $1,000 on expenses for… Show more - Collaborated with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure timely preparation of due prescriptions. - Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential data entry for insurance billing and new/refilled prescriptions. - Measure and quantify medication dosages; prepare prescriptions for final verification. - Assess accurate quantities of current/returned stock and damaged/expired medications for proper disposal. - Rectify insurance issues; saved patients over $1,000 on expenses for prescriptions not covered by current plans. - Assist in training of new technicians and light housekeeping (vacuuming, disposing of confidential garbage, etc.) as needed. Hospital Delivery Concierge (January 2016 - August 2017): - Conducted assessments of hospital patients to determine eligibility in program for bedside delivery of discharge medicines. - Gathered relevant demographical information on patients; followed enrollment and delivery protocol. - Acted as liaison between hospital staff and CVS/pharmacy; worked independently with staffs to ensure timely deliveries. - Maintained accurate and confidential records in pharmacy binders, company-issued IPads, and EPIC databases. - Cleaned out patients in respective records upon discharge, noting if prescriptions were written and delivered. - Generated detailed daily report of new and cleaned-out patients; contributed to monthly enrollment of 500-600 patients Show less



AIDS Healthcare Foundation

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Per-Diem Pharmacy Technician

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  Jamaica, NY • Assist in preparation of medications for in-store and home-delivery patients afflicted with HIV/AIDS. • Assist in maintaining accurate records of patient contact, delivery records, and medication quantities.



SAGE

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Per-Diem Independent Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  New York, NY - Hosted monthly nutrition workshop to discuss the benefits of eating healthily, complete with quick cooking demonstrations, as part of a six-month program.



Godiva Chocolatier

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chocolatier

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  560 Lexington Ave - Consistently obtained at least 55% in issuing new Rewards Club benefits. - Transcended an 80% customer service goal, as well as secured multiple 100% secret shoppers. - Contributed to reaching sales goal of $1,119,540 for 2012, maintaining top 3% in sales generated. - Devoted to superseding top volume sales for Valentine’s Day 2013, helping the store rank 5th out of 250 stores.



VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Call Therapist's Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Greater New York City Area - Focused on improving on the sensory stimulation of visually-impaired, wheelchair-bound children aged 6 -18. - Assisted families with meal service and supervised all guests in the pool.



NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Your Park, Your Health! Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Assisted in the preparation and promotion of free, park-based programs, including kayaking, sailing, and biking expeditions - Designed and headed activities during camping programs to encourage healthy living, namely an orienteering scavenger hunt. - Supervised guest safety at events.



Brooklyn College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founding Member, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Pi-Phi Chapter

  • Jun 2009 - Feb 2011

  Broklyn, NY I am one of about thirty men who helped start this specific chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. During my undergraduate time, I contributed to raising $600 benefiting St. Baldrick’s, dedicated to fight pediatric cancer (I, even, had my head buzzed bald at a fund-raiser.). Additionally, I participated in the organization and implementation of charity events to benefit Haitian earthquake victims and Meals on Wheels. As part of community involvement, we mentored at-risk youth in Brooklyn. I… Show more I am one of about thirty men who helped start this specific chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. During my undergraduate time, I contributed to raising $600 benefiting St. Baldrick’s, dedicated to fight pediatric cancer (I, even, had my head buzzed bald at a fund-raiser.). Additionally, I participated in the organization and implementation of charity events to benefit Haitian earthquake victims and Meals on Wheels. As part of community involvement, we mentored at-risk youth in Brooklyn. I, personally, am a Master of Ritual; an honor held only by 500 out of over a quarter-million brothers. Since my graduation, the chapter is still going strong, with at least ten installations of new brothers.

• Tresaurer (Spring 2007-Fall 2009), President (Fall 2009-Fall 2010)

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

  In my two years as treasurer of the club, I balanced financial records totaling $500, and I succeeded in earning the club grants from the college itself, totaling $2,500. After being elected president of the club, I spearheaded events promoting Italian academia (film screenings, open houses, etc.) under-budget.



One Brooklyn Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Literacy Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  585 Schenectady Avenue Brooklyn, NY As part of a class toward my bachelor's degree, I taught expectant hospital patients to interpret labeled information found on groceries and medications through video and other visual means. After my demonstrations, I gathered and quantified the patients' feedback on MS Excel spreadsheet for research purposes, namely what information they found useful. Additionally, I gave lunch feedings to special-needs nursing home residents, both on my scheduled days and holidays. I left this position… Show more As part of a class toward my bachelor's degree, I taught expectant hospital patients to interpret labeled information found on groceries and medications through video and other visual means. After my demonstrations, I gathered and quantified the patients' feedback on MS Excel spreadsheet for research purposes, namely what information they found useful. Additionally, I gave lunch feedings to special-needs nursing home residents, both on my scheduled days and holidays. I left this position after completing the required ninety hours for my class. Show less



U.S. Census Bureau

• Enumerator

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  During my brief time as an enumerator, I would conduct interviews with residents either at their home or over the phone to quantify whom is residing at their respective addresses. I left the position to focus on my summer coursework.



Rita's Water Ices

• Customer Service/Cashier

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  For two summers, I would assist in preparing frozen treats and handling monetary transactions with customers, ensuring a clean work space as downtime allowed. During my first season, we held a month-long campaign to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand, benefiting pediatric cancer patients. I, alone, raised $400 in donations, contributing to nearly an $800 donation from the store itself.



P.S. 721R Richard R. Hungerford School at New Dorp High School

• Volunteer

  • Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

  While most high school seniors were eager to end their school days early, I would spend my availability interacting with students who have disabilities (reading, playing games, etc.) and assisting paraprofessionals and therapists



New Dorp High School

• Team, Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2005

  I assisted the coaches in ensuring an adequate water and equipment supply for the players, and I would care for players who were either injured or sick. I ran small errands for the coaches when needed, and my responsibilities extended to both the football field at the high school and the sleep-away training camp. .