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Barbara Roberti
From: Loritza Melendez [Imcareer@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:35 PM
To: Barbara Roberti
Subject: Attn: Town of Wappinger Zoning Board - Position: Secretary
RECEIVED
SEP 202010
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
823 Jefferson Blvd,
Fishkill, NY 12524
Home & Fax: (845) 632-2152
LMcareer@yahoo.com
September 19, 2010
Zoning Administrator, Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Barbara Roberti, Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
Dear Barbara Roberti,
I have attached my resume in response to the position of Secretary for the Town of Wappinger Falls listed in the
Poughkeepsie Journal.
I believe that my background and qualifications will be of interest to you. Some of my qualifications include:
. Extensive experience as an executive assistant supporting top management with a myriad clerical and
administrative duties.
. Experience business Minute recording; coordinating and planning business meeting for Board of
Directors.
. Excellent computer skills and knowledge including all Microsoft applications, QuickBooks, Excel, and
Internet experience.
I am looking forward to gaining a position with an organization that will allow me to utilize my skills and where I
can flourish professionally. I hope that after you have
reviewed my resume you would decide to meet with me to discuss how my experience would be a good fit the
position you are looking to fill. Thank you for your time and consideration
I looking forward to speaking with in the near future.
Sincerely,
Loritza Melendez
912012010
RECEIVED
SEP 2 () 2010
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Loritza Melendez
823 Jefferson Boulevard
Fishkill, NY 12524
Home: (845) 632-2152
Mobile: (845) 857-4857
E-mail: LMCareer@yahoo.com
Objective: Seeking the position of Secretary for the town of Wappinger Falls.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Extensive experience in office administration, executive assistance, human resource,
and bookkeeping experience.
. Consistent team leader willing to work collaboratively with colleagues to successfully
achieve goals and expectations.
. Extensive experience in accounts management including collections, inventory control,
loss prevention, accounts payable-receivables, strategic planning, internal auditing and
reporting.
. Highly skilled in re-structuring operational budget, reducing expenses, and optimizing
business operations.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, Typing 70 wpm.
. Multi-lingual - Reads & Writes: English/Spanish
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - OPERATIONAL MANAGER
. Manage controllable expenses: operational control, profit & loss control, sale increase,
marketing, and budget planning.
. Assisted executive staff with all aspects of office administration, contract negotiation, and
other assignments with the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity.
. Accustom to reviewing budgets and reducing expenses without diminishing operational
functionality.
. Accustom to working in a fast pace environment consistent accuracy, diligence, and
professionalism.
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING
. Process all financial transactions including: signing payroll checks, credit card transactions,
drafting vendor contracts, petty cash, expense reporting, bank reconciliation, and internal
auditing.
. Processed accounts payable/receivable, collections, and proven success in bring
delinquent accounts current.
. Extensive experience in accounting software, accounting ledgers, processing credit reports,
and drafting weekly - quarterly financial reports for senior management.
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HUMAN RESOURCE/SUPERVISOR
· Twenty years experience as a liaison between senior management and staff providing
leadership, insight, as well as resolving conflicts.
· Maintain employee files reflecting salary increase, benefits, deductions, and COBRA.
· Handled employee relations including interviewing, hiring, disciplinary action, payroll approval,
and coordinating work schedules.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
General Manager
Office Manager
Administrative Assistant
Executive Assistant
Senior Marketing Assistant
Medical Billing & Coding
Business Management
Exceptional Customer Service
Leadership & Management
Human Resource Training
Major: Mathematics
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Fishkill Creek Development
Wits Auto Repair
Rural & Migrant Ministry
American Red Cross
The Mines Press
Caesars World Hotel & Casino
01/10 - 06/10
05/07 - 04/08
02106 - 1 0/06
08/00 - 09/05
10/98 - 05/00
08/88 - 02197
EDUCATION - CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Dutchess Community College - 2009
Dutchess Community College - 2004
Achieve Global Studies - United Way of America - 2000
Achieve Global Studies - United Way of America - 2001
Achieve Global Studies - United Way of America - 2001
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
AWARDS
2010 Certificate of Excellence and Leadership - American Red Cross of Dutchess County
2005 Administrative Hero Award - Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce
2001 National 911 Response Team Award - National Red Cross Washington, D.C.
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Michelle D" Gale - x123
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SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
Code Enforcement Officers
Susan Dao - x122
George A. Kolb, Jr. - x 125
Salvatore A. Morello - x 142
Fire Inspector
Mark J. Liebermann - x127
Zoning Administrator
Barbara Roberti - x128
CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-6256
FAX: (845) 297-0579
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
ISMAY CZARNIECKI
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
September 30, 2010
Loritza Melendez
823 Jefferson Bid.
Fishkill, NY 12524
Dear Loritza,
Thank you so much for providing the Town of Wappinger with your employment application.
We received an astounding forty-nine (49) applications in addition to yours to fill a single position. The
qualifications of all the applicants were high which made the selection process very difficult.
Unfortunately you have not been selected to move on to the interview process. Loritza, we will
keep your application in our town records and keep you in mind for any other positions that open up in
the near future. Should you see that we are hiring again in the future for a similar position or another
position you feel qualified to fill, don't take a chance that we might miss you, please call or send us a
note reminding us that you have an application on file.
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