Experience

Odyssey House

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Teacher/ Agenda organizer/ Client Supplies Distrubitor

  • May 2008 - Present

  New York, NY • Arrange and organize event itinerary • Give out and keep inventory of clients supplies • Assist lead teacher in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned area • Perform a variety of non-instructional duties • Tutor students independently or in small groups • Administer students’ arrival and departure time • Carry out supportive and clerical tasks • Maintain discipline of students in the absence of the teacher • Prepare instructional materials… Show more • Arrange and organize event itinerary • Give out and keep inventory of clients supplies • Assist lead teacher in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned area • Perform a variety of non-instructional duties • Tutor students independently or in small groups • Administer students’ arrival and departure time • Carry out supportive and clerical tasks • Maintain discipline of students in the absence of the teacher • Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays • Maintained a neat and arranged classroom environment • Reinforced and followed-up learning activities Show less



Lifespire

• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Direct Care Counselor

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Yonkers, NY • Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate in and out house • Assist Direct Care Supervisor in the assessment of each individuals(s) abilities, interests and need areas toward independent living • Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores • Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and clean… Show more • Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate in and out house • Assist Direct Care Supervisor in the assessment of each individuals(s) abilities, interests and need areas toward independent living • Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores • Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and clean up. • Handle emergency situations appropriately, (according to MHA and DMR policies);Utilize crisis interventions when necessary • Perform daily record keeping (i.e. data collection, daily logs); Exchange information with next shift and/or with support staff • Teach and be supportive of basic nutrition; Assist individuals to utilize community resources from nutritional counseling • Teach relationship building skills. • Teach community integration; assist individuals in joining community organizations • Teach problem solving skills/resolving conflicts • Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increase individual’s self-initiative in leisure activities • Teach/monitor individuals self-management skills (in health and behavior management) • Teach individuals basic first aid, fire safety, emergency skills and sex education, and/or assist individual in locating a class (community resource) in the above stated items • Provide opportunities for individuals to have choices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e. assist individual in day to day decisions) • Assist in creating natural supports for individuals • Assist individuals in building their self-esteem • Encourage empowerment • Follow individual treatment plans consistently • Report any consumer (individual) abuse (physical, emotional, sexual) or act of omission to the Disabled Person’s Protection Commission • Implement OSHA regulations Show less



Area 98 Bar

• Bartender/ Server (On-Call)

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Bronx, NY • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages • Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks • Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails • Plan and present bar menu • Check customers’ identification appliance with proper procedures and laws • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience • Comply with all food and beverage… Show more • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages • Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks • Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails • Plan and present bar menu • Check customers’ identification appliance with proper procedures and laws • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience • Comply with all food and beverage regulations Show less



NYCHE Cafe Lounge

• Hostess/ Bartender

  • May 2011 - Nov 2012

  Bronx, NY ( Event Based/ On-call) • Greet guests and patrons personally and on the telephone • Offer appropriate seating arrangements • Present menus; take orders and relay to the kitchen in a timely and orderly fashion • Maintain clean and organized tables and work area • Assist at bar area when and as needed • Make reservations; manage event related work including setting up tables for restaurant



Earl Monroe Restaurant

• Head Bartender

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  New York, NY • Prepared reports for Beverage and Assistant Bar manager • Supervised team for all bar operations • Administered everyday training activities of bar staff for beverage service • Managed all work assignments for everyday bar jobs • Assisted to minimize all costs for bar operations and stocks • Maintained highest quality of all spirits served in bar • Ensured compliance to all hygiene standards and personal appearance guidelines • Prepared reports to present to daily service… Show more • Prepared reports for Beverage and Assistant Bar manager • Supervised team for all bar operations • Administered everyday training activities of bar staff for beverage service • Managed all work assignments for everyday bar jobs • Assisted to minimize all costs for bar operations and stocks • Maintained highest quality of all spirits served in bar • Ensured compliance to all hygiene standards and personal appearance guidelines • Prepared reports to present to daily service board regularly • Prepared schedule for bar activities as per operations requirement • Managed requisition forms and replenished any shortages to stock • Participated in bimonthly meetings within department and resolved all issues • Performed all activities in bar opening and closing checklist • Coordinated with suppliers to order supplies for operation team • Prepared drinks as per recipes and guidelines Show less



PartyLite Gifts Ltd.

• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Independent Sales Consultant

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

  Greater New York City Area • Contact prospective customers and provide them with information on the company that they are representing and the services provided • Up-sell and cross-sell new products or services to existing customers • Generate leads ensuring that DNC lists are respected • Ensure that appropriate information is available of the product or service being endorsed • Schedule appointments with customers with a view to show them product features or offer advice • Follow up on customers who… Show more • Contact prospective customers and provide them with information on the company that they are representing and the services provided • Up-sell and cross-sell new products or services to existing customers • Generate leads ensuring that DNC lists are respected • Ensure that appropriate information is available of the product or service being endorsed • Schedule appointments with customers with a view to show them product features or offer advice • Follow up on customers who have shown interest in a particular product • Take telephone calls from new customers and provide them with information asked for • Guide potential and existing customers to determine and fulfill their purchase needs • Ensure keeping up with new product development and features • Devise sales and marketing strategies aimed at fulfilling targeted goals • Greet customers as they arrive at the store and provide information • Process returns and exchanges in accordance with cashiers • Ensure customer loyalty by providing exceptional customer services • Follow up on sales as part of an after-sales customer service program • Prepare orders for delivery to customers’ homes or offices • Ensure that products are sealed and packed appropriately and are ready for being transported • Handle merchandise preparation and inventory duties • Make sure that deliveries have been made in a time-efficient manner • Maintain and update sales logs on a periodic basis • Keep records of all conversations and interactions with customers Show less



We R Friends

• Hostess Server/ Bartender

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2009

  Bronx, NY • Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils etc. • Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies • Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions • Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording… Show more • Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils etc. • Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies • Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions • Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests • Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression • Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars • Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process • Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs • Prepared drinks as per recipes and guidelines Show less



Tutor Time Childcare

• United States
• Education Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Teacher/ Inventory/ Supplies Distributor

  • May 2002 - May 2008

  New York, NY • Ensured a safe environment was provided for the children • Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans • Planned activities tailored to children's interests • Participated in regular staff meetings • Ensured that all classroom and play areas were kept clean and safe • Completed all required documentations and prepared progress reports • Participated in periodic meetings with parents • Adhered to all safety and sanitation guidelines • Prepared all required state and… Show more • Ensured a safe environment was provided for the children • Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans • Planned activities tailored to children's interests • Participated in regular staff meetings • Ensured that all classroom and play areas were kept clean and safe • Completed all required documentations and prepared progress reports • Participated in periodic meetings with parents • Adhered to all safety and sanitation guidelines • Prepared all required state and federal documentation • Ensured that all activities were age appropriate • Helped select learning games for the children • Maintained ongoing communications with parents Show less