Cristina Martinez

Location
belleville, NJ (US)
Work Category
Government
Email
Currently working on...
Making professional connections
Getting good grades & finding sources of college money
Living in the moment while preparing my future
Helping others in need and Utilizing my resources

About Me

Well let's see, I usually don't do about me sections but its the new year and a professional site so why not! I just turned 22 this past x-mas :) yes I'm a christmas baby..I was recently accepted into Rutgers Newark as a transfer student and started my first semester there at the end of january (exciting but finances are always an issue); I only have about a year and a half left to complete my Bachelor's in History and the Urban Teachers Education program, then I start my high school teaching career !!! I come from a very big family and although not perfect they are perfect for me. My family comes from Cuba, therefore I am Cuban American (i was born in NJ), and I do speak Spanish fluently in addition to English. I recently moved in with my boyfriend, Christopher Velez who is also on brightfuse! (Employers: check out his profile) I feel pretty fortunate for the way things are looking right now, and hope/pray they continue to get better, as I have def. had my falls in the past! I am an Office Manager for Assemblyman Caputo, where I do alot of constituent work as well as regular office work. I sell Mark by Avon and it is a great business to buy or sell!! I am a waitress part time at Rock Spring Club, I love life despite its imperfections and look forward to the near future, although definitely enjoying the present. Happy Spring!!!!

Work Experience

  • Sep 2008 - present
    Mark Representative
    Mark by Avon
    Make Your Mark!
    www.mymarkstore.com/cristinamartinez

    Sign up at:
    www.meetmark.com

    Its simply beautiful, whether you're buying selling or doing both
  • Apr 2008 - present
    belleville, NJ (US)
    Office Manager
    Assemblyman Ralph R. Caputo
    Assemblyman/Freeholder State of NJ-28th & 5th Districts
    * Check e-mails/mailbox daily; organize accordingly
    * In charge of handling all phone calls, addressing them properly or leaving message with proper person
    * Daily Consituent Services; in person, over the phone and through e-mail; assisting others wherever possible
    * Filing of Papers in proper files; creating new files
    * Ordering of office supplies as needed
    * Setting up of Assemblyman's schedule/calendar
    * Typing letters as needed for various reasons
    * Setting up of staff meetings monthly; sending of meeting letters and reminders as well as paychecks
  • Jul 2006 - present
    west orange, NJ (US)
    Waitress
    Rock Spring Club
    Started full-time, currently part time
    * Continued to work as part of a new but smaller team
    * Becoming familiar with club members on a personal but professional basis
    * Paying attention to detail of the members’ services, ordering process and presentation
    * Maintaining patience throughout all activities/tasks participating in on a daily basis and during high paced or high stress hours of the day
  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
    newark, NJ (US)
    Intern
    Newark City Hall-Councilman Ramos
    • Took part in a voluntary position as an intern under Councilman Anibal Ramos of the North Ward of Newark
    • Worked in a professional office environment with a very friendly, hardworking and helpful staff
    • Answered all phone calls appropriately and answered questions, solved problems upfront or re-directed them to the correct person/office
    • Assisted in filing all paper documents in proper areas
  • Mar 2003 - Jul 2006
    short hills, NJ (US)
    Waitress/Cashier
    Johnny Rockets Restaurant
    * Worked together as part of a motivated team
    * Taking on multiple tasks at once in order to complete the job at hand timely/efficiently
    * Handling money on a day to day basis
    * Managing the cash register daily and keeping money organized/counted
    * Responsible for any incorrect transactions or orders placed
    * Taking phone orders/following proper phone etiquette while still dealing with any customers in person

Education

  • 2009 - present
    Bachelor's - History
    Rutgers University-Newark
    Getting Bachelor's in History and completing Urban Teachers Education Program
  • 2007 - 2008
    Associate's - Secondary Education/History
    Essex County College
    Just got accepted into Rugers!~:)
    * Continuing work towards Bachelor’s Degree while looking to transfer to a university
    * Attended a computer course that involved thoroughly knowing/understanding Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, as well as basics of how computers work and introduction to Excel/spreadsheets
  • 2005 - 2007
    Other - Education/History
    Monmouth University
    * Began work towards Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
    * Attended Information Technology Course, as well as writing and English courses that required the use of Word
  • 2001 - 2005
    Other - High School Diploma
    West Orange High School
    *Graduated with Diploma
    *Involved in Spanish & Unity Clubs