Rosa A. Allison
5855 Walnut Creek Rd. Apt. C119, River Ridge, LA 70123
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Profile
As a motivated, hard-working, and organized individual, I thrive in fast-paced dynamic working
environments. I have excellent verbal and written communication skills and am committed to excellence in
all I do. My robust life and work experiences have allowed me to adapt quickly, be creative, and work
effectively and efficiently as part of a team or on my own. I continuously seek to enhance my skills by
engaging in opportunities where I can learn and grow. I enjoy working and connecting with people and am
passionate about making a difference.
Experience
2015 - present
Mother / Homemaker / Renaissance Woman
Rochester, NY & River Ridge, LA
Stay at home mom to daughter and son. Provided children with a strong foundation by being home with
them through their infant and toddler years. This allowed me to lay down a solid foundation for education.
Act as a production assistant and office manager for my husband’s graphic design business. Maintain
family real estate investment properties. Write and edit for personal projects and ideas, including a
parenting magazine publication.
2012 - 2015
Outreach Coordinator
SUNY Research Foundation at the College at Brockport, Brockport, NY
Provide a
cademic, financial, career, and personal counseling to high school students as an advisor for
Educational Talent Search Program (ETS)– A federally funded grant program held by the SUNY Research
Foundation at The College at Brockport. The goal of ETS is to identify and assist individuals from
disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Objective – provide
and connect students to tutorial services, information on post-secondary education, and financial
assistance. Assist students and parents in completing college admission and financial aid applications.
Also, help in preparation for college entrance exams. I created and ran summer programming and
organized field trips to college campuses. Created and maintained alliances with other organizations to
provide alternative services and programs. Acted as a mentor and positive role model, always encouraging
and helping students move to the next step in their journey towards higher education.
2011 - 2012
Tutor/Mentor
Iglesia Educational Centers, Rochester, NY
Tutor young people from grades kindergarten through 12th in math, science, and Spanish. Guide them in
learning to focus and to be disciplined about their schoolwork. Help mentor youth and instill confidence and
motivation to succeed in life.
2009 - 2011
District Leader
Primerica Financial Services, White Plains, NY
Cultivate leads and develop marketing strategies to acquire new insurance and investment clients.
Conduct financial needs analysis to provide clients with insurance and investment products. Recruit, train,
and develop new hires. Run presentations and training meetings for prospective clients and new recruits.
New York State licensed: Life & Health, Series 6 & 63
2006 - 2008
Marketing Representative & Financial Services Associate
John Hancock Financial Network & Prudential Financial, Queens, NY
Cultivate leads and develop marketing strategies to acquire new insurance and investment clients.
Conduct financial needs analysis to provide clients with insurance and investment products. Explain
product features to clients and prospects and provide them with quality service. Provide a presence in the
community by representing the company in networking and community events. New York State licensed:
Life & Health, Series 6 & 63, P & C
2002 - 2005
Design Coordinator
Elizabeth Whelan Design, Inc., New York, NY
Office manager and production assistant for a textile design studio. Project manager for various studio
projects. Duties included bookkeeping and accounting (proficient in Excel and Quicken), project tracking,
market research, marketing, and promotions. Created concept and sample boards for product
presentation. Acted as primary client and vendor contact for various studio projects.
Education
2000
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
Cognitive Studies Concentration in Computer Science
2004
City College of New York (CUNY), New York, NY
Post Baccalaureate in Chemistry
Skills
Spanish (Native fluency) * Microsoft office * Mac OS X * Windows * Wordpress
Publications
RocParent Magazine - November/December 2017 issue
“Choosing a School for Your Toddler…Too Soon?”
