7 Years experience in Biology/Ecology and Environmental Protection
7 Years experience in Executive Administrative and office work
6 Years experience in Program Coordination and managing
20 plus Years of database/data management
Experience with low income/ first generation students and families
Able To Direct People and Make Decisions
Able To Establish Effective Priorities among Competing Requirements
Advanced Computer Skills including MS OFFICE: MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, FrontPage, Photoshop, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint
Collaboration Software, Google Drive, Social Media, Presentation Software, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Spreadsheets, Technical Writing
Comprehensive Experience Compiling Research Data
Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
Strong Leadership Skills
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Developed and organized from inception an Educational Program for low income and/or first generation students/immigrants. . Used extensive knowledge of MS Office and other software for program use and to develop program procedures. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and liaise with government stakeholders, educational leaders, tertiary and secondary educators.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Administration Officer/ Student Support Learning Officer
Department of Education- NSW
02.2023 - 12.2023
Assist special needs students to and from classrooms, classroom activities, study skills support
Teacher's aide-support students with individual instruction, co-operative learning, scaffolding, and modelling
Network to obtain extracurricular help and assistance for students
Writing and classroom aid
Parent/school liaison
Help develop social skills, personal and vocational skills
Attending to specific needs of students including academic and medical needs
Clerical duties in school office and library.
Environmental Health Specialist
California Environmental Protection Agency
01.2016 - 01.2022
Assessment and control of water quality
Performed scheduled environmental inspections and responded to complaints or environmental outbreaks
Quality assurance and quality control procedures were incorporated into all aspects of the monitoring program, including: Sampling (equipment preparation, sample collection and sample storage and transport), Laboratory Analysis & Data Management
Community Reporting & Education to the general public
Comprehensive reports and recommendations to local councils, governments and companies
Educated and interpreted results to individuals, companies and government agencies
Conducted group presentations and discussions including open forums at city council meetings
Developed and conducted trainings for organizations and companies
Organized and developed educational materials catering to different audiences
Organized meetings, presentations and activities on different environmental subject matters
Educated government agencies and public on environmental health practices, procedures and preventative measures
Developed and maintained websites with environmental health and safety content, links and information on other governmental agencies and environmentally compliant companies
Specialized research and scientific assessment reports
Created reports and recommendations to local councils, governments and companies
Adhered to environmental health regulations, codes and guidelines in reporting and educational material.
Data/Program Coordinator
WestCare Mental Health
01.2006 - 01.2016
Created and maintained electronic data, records and filing system for patient/client care
Managed office space, equipment, and employees, including providing for meeting space, central filing, and equipment and computer technology
Trained new employees in office procedures, job descriptions and job expectations
Maintained track record of excellent customer service, resolved customer issues to satisfaction, and reduced complaint rate
Developed and implemented various computer software applications for program data, record keeping, and presentations
Developed variety of forms and applications
Distributed data to program supervisors, coordinators and chief officers
Composed correspondence independently from notes or oral communication
Composed and or created letters, forms, reports, tables and spreadsheets
Developed and implemented new cooperative workplace strategy, resulting in higher employee productivity and morale
Performed inventory control systems which resulted in program budget savings
Liaison between health care professionals, counsellors, patients, clients and staff
Maintained client and program confidentiality.
Program Coordinator
Trinidad State Junior College/ Educational Talent Search
01.2000 - 01.2006
Developed and maintained databases of area schools and student personal information using Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel
Produced reports and various queries using Microsoft Access not only to track progress or problems of program but to provide assessments of program to Director, Academic Advisors and staff
Developed forms and other templates using Microsoft Word for Academic Advisors and Counselors
Designed Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for Academic Advisors for presentation to their students
Tracked post-secondary plans of previous Talent Search participants
Researched and distributed matriculation criteria for students pursuing post-secondary education
Updated and purged data from paper and electronic files
Conducted various general office duties such as answering phones, typing, filing, ordering and maintaining office supplies
Organized collegiate visitations and field trips
Arranged travel and leave requests
Discussed project progress and program needs with legislators, lobbyists, program and school officials.
Education
B.S. Biology/Marine Biology -
University of New England
Armidale, NSW
01.1996
Skills
WWCC - 2523314E
School Dept #1468859
Program Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Report Generation
Project Coordination
Issue Resolution
Problem-Solving
Advanced knowledge of technology
Office Administration
Data Management
Program Requirements
Attention to Detail
Program Operations
Report Preparation
Data management
Customer service experience
Educational Program Planning
Organizational Skills
Correspondence, agendas, minutes, presentations
Certification
First Aid Certified
Open Water Scuba License
Languages
English
Arabic
School Dept Number
1468859
Wwc Number
2523314E
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
School Administration Officer/ Student Support Learning Officer
Department of Education- NSW
02.2023 - 12.2023
Environmental Health Specialist
California Environmental Protection Agency
01.2016 - 01.2022
Data/Program Coordinator
WestCare Mental Health
01.2006 - 01.2016
Program Coordinator
Trinidad State Junior College/ Educational Talent Search