Jessica Leone

Experience

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  University of Bridgeport

  Jan 2011 - May 2014

  -Acting as a peer leader to the new incoming freshman by aiding in the process of adjusting to college. -Used methods: icebreakers, trips around Bridgeport, group discussion and activities. -Assisting parents and students with any questions or concerns they may have.-Experience in public speaking, conflict management and communicating with a diverse student/parent population. - Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.- Planned and lead large school events (3,000+ in attendance) such as: Open House, Accepted Students Day, Saturday Tours, and more.- Assisted with office and clerical duties in the Admissions office.- Provided campus tours to potential students, alumni, families and friends.- Provided project management and coordination of campus event planning - Worked with new students to help with the adjustment to college life. - Held six office hours per week in addition to six hours in the tutoring center for students. - Execution and planning of all University events with ten other students. - Helped develop a constitution, event paperwork and documents. - Responsible for all planning and chairing of general board meetings. - Acted as a historian for the organization (compiling and organizing events posters and evaluations as well as collecting pictures from all events).

  • Orientation Leader/Orientation Capitan

    Jun 2011 - May 2014

  • Team Lead

    Dec 2010 - May 2014

  • First Year Student Mentor

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Vice President: Student Programming Board

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Shelter Staff

  Answering phones (clerical/receptionist duties), greeting and assisting the public, shelter maintenance.

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  Wallingford Animal Control

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Assistant Animal Control Officer

  - Apprehend and confine stray, injured, and nuisance domestic and wild animals in the most safe, humane and approved manner possible (including transporting animals to sheltering facility) - Conduct general investigations of animal related problems such as: barking dog and roaming dog complaints, possible cruelty situations, and other related cases- Assist in shelter maintenance and care of impounded animals. - Answer questions about animal control policies and laws, or about our animals up for adoption (Phone calls, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)- On call after hour for emergencies(Dates of Employment: 12/2014-04/2015 and 08/2013-03/2014) Show less

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  Soul Friends

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2020

  Board Member

  - Provide governance and fundraising assistance for animal assisted therapy program, designed to service interventions and therapy for children and young adults- Preparation of records such as: minutes, agenda, and notices for agency meetings- Duties include: budget oversight, business continuity planning and analysis, marketing development, interview/hiring approvals, community outreach and program development

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  Waterbury Adult Education and Waterbury Arts Magnet School

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  Building Substitute

  - Plan and supervise purposeful assignments, including: guiding the learning process towards achievement of curriculum goals, and establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects- Asses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as required- Employed collaborative techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom- Maintained records of student performance and issue grades at the end of a semester or term- Attend staff meetings (Professional Development Days) and other duties as required or assigned Show less

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  American Medical Response, Essex Ambulance Association, Access/Nelson Ambulance

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2019

  Emergency Medical Technician

  - Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment- Document patient information, condition, and treatment while maintaining patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights- Remain up to date with current knowledge of treatment protocols- Communicate with Dispatchers to receive call data-Transfer patients to hospital or facility for care

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  Gateway Community College

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Educational Assistant

  - Assisted Lead Instructors in conducting sessions while demonstrating techniques designed to develop and evaluate student skill competencies- Aided in the instructional support and classroom management for individual students and small groups- Helped with preparation of instructional materials

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  Town Of Branford

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Emergency Dispatcher

  - Ask questions to interpret, analyze, and anticipate a caller’s situation in order to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies- Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes- Maintain a high levels of confidentiality and security regarding sensitive data- Responsible for entering and updating records to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as needed- Perform emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services.- Ask vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls- Maintain an updated knowledge of local laws and procedures Show less

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  The Conscious Connection Co. (Your No B.S. Bestie)

  May 2020 - now

  Principal Owner
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  Hidden Gem on Main

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Social Media Manager and Sales Associate

  - Maintain, develop, and optimize the existing social media platform using social media marketing tools to create and maintain the company’s brand- Monitor and proactively increase social traffic, growth, and engagement performance across all platforms- Analyzing the company’s digital marketing plan and social media strategy to identify and improve strategic weaknesses- Crafting engaging content and planning digital campaigns to build community online and that align with trends and market changes- Overseeing the company's interactions and engaging with customers and followers- Implementation and management of paid social campaigns Show less