McDonough, Sharon
Sharon McDonough
26 Daria Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-462-1931
sharon114@optonline.net
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RECEIVED
SEP 1 32010
Obiective
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
To obtain a challenging administrative position that offers diverse jOb responsibility.
Abilities
· Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; detail oriented
· Extensive experience in leading an executive office
· Outstanding contributor; dedicated and dependable team player
· Office experience includes: prioritizing daily correspondence; handling phone calls professionally;
prioritizing workload; arranging domestic and international travel; creating presentations; calendar
management; meeting coordination
· Proficient in computer programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes
Experience
(5/2010 to Present)
School Monitor - Main Lobby, Library, Cafeteria, Playground
Spackenkill Union Free School District - Hagan Elementary School
Poughkeepsie, New York
Duties include: signing in and greeting of visitors at the desk of the school office monitor; responsible for
the checking in and checking out of library books for students - clean and shelve books; ensure a safe
and happy environment for students during their lunch time and recess time.
(9/2008 to Present)
Childcare Provider
Golds Gym - Kids Club
Lagrange, New York
Ensure and maintain a play-safe environment for the children of members aged 4 months and older. This
center is a drop-off facility within the sports complex.
(9/2004 to Present)
In 2004, I resigned from IBM to care for my children. Since my resignation, I have been an active PT A
member and classroom volunteer. I have lead, organized and participated in many educational events
and programs. From 2007-2009, I was a member of the Vassar Road Elementary School Leadership
Team. I am currently serving as VP of Membership for the Vassar Kinry PTA. In the upcoming 2010-
2011 school year I will serve at Corresponding Secretary for the Vassar Kinry PTA.
(2002-9/2004)
IBM Administrative Assistant
Enterprise On Demand Transformation - Communications
IBM Somers, New York
Provided support to the VP of Communications and two of his executives. Handled calendar scheduling,
mass electronic mailings, monitored various e-mail accounts and coordinated domestic and international
travel arrangements. Helped in creating presentations, handled daily on-going communications with
external customers, organized and presented at administrative meetings.
(1999-2002)
IBM Leave of Absence
IBM Somers, New York
Participated in the IBM leave of absence program to care for my children
Sharon McDonough
26 Daria Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-462-1931
sharon114@optonline.net
(1996-1999)
IBM Administrative Assistant
Data Management Marketing and Internet Division Human Resources
IBM Somers, New York
Provided support to the VP of Data Management Marketing and his organization. Handled all domestic
and international travel arrangements, meetings and agendas. Coordinated meetings and travel
arrangements with business partners and customers. Handled all expense account activity and ensured
accuracy. Worked in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Worked closely with VP to ensure
proper back-up for meetings and presentations were in place - often creating charts to be used in
presentations. Worked with personnel related and sensitive materials; confidentiality was ensured.
(1995-1996)
IBM Administrative Assistant
Internet Division Marketing and Internet Division Human Resources
IBM Somers, New York
Handled all aspects of leading an executive office. Provided support to the Director, Internet Division
Marketing and Director of Human Resources. Involved in the start-up of this new division, extensive
calendar, detailed travel arrangements, arranged meetings with high-level executives, helped in
coordinating presentations, coordinated group functions and meetings, reviewed and prioritized daily e-
mail and all correspondence. Worked with personnel related and sensitive materials daily; ensured
confidentiality.
(1993-1995)
IBM Administrative Assistant
RISe System/6000 Division
IBM Somers, New York
Provided administrative support to the office of the General Manager, RISC System/6000 Division.
Handled all administrative needs for the Executive Assistant and Technical Assistant; calendar,
correspondence, travel arrangements, mail prioritization, copying and filing.
(1988-1993)
IBM Administrative Assistant
Silicon Facility, Research Division
IBM Yorktown Heights, New York
Provided supported for the management team of the Silicon Facility in the Research Division which
included 12 managers and their staff of 60 employees. Meeting scheduling, copying, filing, answering
phones, timecards and ordering supplies.
Education
A.A., Business Administration (1993):
High School Regents Diploma (1987):
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York; GPA: 3.0
Walter Panas High School, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Professional References
Greg Golden, IBM VP Communications, Somers New York
Pat Tate, IBM Administrative Manager, Somers New York
Julie Nielsen, IBM Executive Administration Assistant (retired)
914-766-3830
914-766-1851
914-736-9819
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Barbara Roberti
From: Sharon McDonough [sharon114@optonline.net)
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:03 PM
To: Barbara Roberti
Subject: Secretarial Position: Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
RECEIVED
SEP 1 32010
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
September 13, 2010
Zoning Administrator
Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Subject: Resume - Sharon McDonough
Reference: Poughkeepsie Journal Classifieds
Attached to this email, please find my resume in response to the open position of Secretary to
the Town of Wappinger Planning Board and Zoning Board.
I look forward to speaking with you further regarding this position.
The references listed on my resume are available to be contacted at this time. I can be
reached at 462-1931 .
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sharon McDonough
26 Daria Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-462-1931
9/13/2010
Supervisor Office
AUG 1 9 2010
Received
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AUG 1 8 2010
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK
12 Wildwood Dr.
Wappingers Falls
New York 12590
To Town of Wappinger Town Board,
Mr. Howard Prager and myself do not think that we should hirer our own secretary. We both have a long
time serving the town and this was never done in the past.
When I approached Mr. Prager about hiring our secretary he was dead set against it and I was unable to
change his mine.
I do not feel comfortable in hiring a secretary for the Planning Board and the ZBA without the ZBA
involvement. We would also like to know if we did hired a secretary do we have the power to fire her for
incompetents. And how much say will we have on her salary.
I canvas the Planning Board and there's mixed feeling among the members and between members.
I believe that the way it was done in the past should continue.
The next question will be should we also hire our own professional. Ifwe do this it will increase the cost to
the town.
We are in immediately need of a full time secretary and the sooner this issue gets resolved the better.
I am willing and available to meet with the town board to discuss this issue.
a/f~
Victor L. Fanuele
Town of Wappinger
Planning Board Chairmen
Duties of the Plannina and Zonina Broad Secretary
COMMUNICA nON
_ Take minutes of meeting (4 meeting per month)
_ Transcribe minutes on a timely basic
_ Maintain inventory of minutes
_ Deal with public in a professional manner
_ Applicants and their professional
- Residents
_ Manage incoming calls and correspondence (mail, e-mail, telephone, etc)
RESPONSIBILITY
_ Ensure all public hearings are set-up properly
_ Advertisement
_ Meeting room set-up
_ Ensure each meeting has a quorum
_ Keep track of attendance of board member and prepare payroll request
_ Prepare and mail to each board member, the required documents for each meeting
_ Maintain status for all working applications
_ Maintain records for each application in progress
_ Review completed application when a question arises
_ Records might be in house or off-site
_ Ensure all conditions are met before maps and resolution is signed
_ Become familiar with town zoning
_ Become familiar with variance approval process
_ Become familiar with sub-division approval process
_ Become familiar with site plan approval process
LEADERSHIP
_ Resolve or direct inquires to correct person
_ Multi-tasking a must
_ Responsible for operations of office
ORGANIZATION
_ Set meeting agenda
_ Ensure that each agenda item has all required information
COMPUTER SKILLS
_ Heavy computer use
- W o..d processing
-GIS
- e-mail
This is not a complete list.