Gia Franco

Experience

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  Intern

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Boston Fire Department

  Clerical Work, computer technical support, Light maintenance and gardening.

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  Judge Rotenberg Center

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Mental Health Professional/ Residential Coordinator
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  Justice Resource Institute

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2012

  Assistant Supervisor

  Supervised students in a group home setting, maintained their mental and physical safety, created and updated daily paperwork. Provided mentorship and regular counseling, planned and provided educational, cultural and enriching activities and taught daily living skills, budgeting and planning.Also assisted in resume building activities an higher education planning.

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  Whaddya Need?

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2012

  Owner

  I created, owned and operated my own business, and employed several dozen employees. I managed the day to day operations of the business, created new products, maintained book keeping and payroll, scheduling and marketing. Also hired and trained new employees, maintained client relationships and coordinated with sub-contractors as needed.

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  The Arc of Massachusetts

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2014

  Built and updated fundraising website, trained 20+ people how to use the online fundraising, technical support and adviser. I recruited participants for the first annual signature event called All Aboard The Arc! for the Arc of Massachusetts. I also helped create and maintain the fundraiser website and peripheral materials.

  • Web Manager, Technical Advisor and Social Media liaison

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Recruitment Manager

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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  New York Life Insurance Worldwide Ltd

  Dec 2011 - May 2013

  Financial Advisor

  I help people create financial plans for their futures and their legacy. I work with retirements, college savings, funding estate plans. I also help small businesses offer their employees great benefits, and help those employees manage them.

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  BBPS

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Executive Assistant, Insurance Specialist and Social Media Coordinator

  I maintain the daily operations of a busy surgeons office, while also coordinating patient care, assisting with insurance claims, maintaining multiple websites, maintaining patient records, publishing bi-monthly press releases and coordinating all social media.

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  Wealth Control Advisers and Rosenheim Financial

  Apr 2014 - now

  Director Of Operations

  I maintain the daily operations of a busy private wealth management firm while also creating and maintaining marketing materials, website, social media presence, professional articles, presentations and financial plans.I also coordinate with individual clients, businesses and other financial firms and create a seamless experience.