Maja Persa, M.A.

Experience

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  Jackson Highlands LLC

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2019

  Administrative Assistant Office Manager

  Jackson Highlands LLC owned property in Chicago totaling 78 units. - A/R Reports, Cash Flow, Accounts Payable Invoice Control.- Manage Tenant billing and payments- Developed and managed relationships and ongoing communication with current tenants and vendors. - Handle information flow, timely communication and follow-up with managers.- Manage day to day operations of office.- Maintain calendar for property owners.

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  S Marcel Insurance Services, Inc.

  May 2019 - Aug 2020

  Summer Assistant

  From May 2019- August 2019 and May 2020- August 2020 I worked as a summer assistant. My main roles were to sort insurance files by policies and summaries, sort insured buildings, and configure information from paper to online.

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  Target

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Seasonal Worker

  - Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, resolving issues, and handling transactions efficiently- Collaborated with team members and store management to ensure smooth operations and meet store objectives - Consistently executed flexibility and adaptability to be effective in whatever role was needed

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  BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Behavior Technician

  - Creatively implementing therapeutic theories to improve socially significant behaviors for children on the autism spectrum.- Modeling skills to replace maladaptive behaviors.- Utilizing emotional intelligence, active listening, de-escalation, and communication to provide a psychologically safe space for children to thrive.- Effectively engaging in teamwork to maintain a positive team morale and provide consistent therapy across children.- Collaborating with BCBAs to administer the ABLLS-R assessment to track the progress and growth of children. Show less

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  Will County Regional Office of Education

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Human Resources Intern

  - Created 18 job descriptions to define new roles and expectations within the ROE.- Developed a 9-part asynchronous training on communication, designed to enhance educators’ professional development.- Assisted in the creating a DEI manual for Will County’s alternative school.- Organized a 500 student STEAM fair and negotiated over 10 vendor contracts.

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  Stanard & Associates, Inc.

  Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

  Associate Consultant Intern

  - Provided in-field consulting for assessment centers, delivering end reports, and ensuring consistency with best practices and organizational objectives.- Developed high-quality items for written examinations, contributing to talent assessment processes.- Designed a study-habit survey, gathering actionable data for future candidates to improve performance.- Analyzed industry data and developed data-driven deliverables that enhanced test scoring accuracythrough improved statistical methods.- Managed multiple competing projects, ensuring on-time delivery and achievement of client satisfactiontargets. Show less