Resume
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NJ Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Field Investigator
• Managing thorough field investigations with attention to detail and adherence to protocol.
• Enforcing a comprehensive array of Wage and Hour and Public Contract Laws, including Minimum Wage, overtime, child labor, earned sick leave, and prevailing wage, thereby safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers.
• Conducting meticulous audits of records and documents to verify adherence to legal standards and requirements.
• Expertly calculating any back wages owed to workers, employing precision and accuracy in financial assessments.
• Compiling and disseminating comprehensive reports detailing the findings of investigations, facilitating informed decision-making and follow-up actions by relevant stakeholders.
• Addressing potential violations and promoting compliance.
Office of the Attorney General/Division of Consumer Affairs
Administrative Assistant I (Board of Nursing)
• Facilitated communication with local and state law enforcement agencies to acquire police reports and dispositions in cases where licensees failed to cooperate with flagging notices, ensuring thorough investigations and due process.
• Investigated and prosecuted nurses and certified home health aides found to be non-compliant with state laws, safeguarding the integrity of healthcare standards and patient safety.
• Logged and reviewed correspondence in databases and licensing systems to initiate complaint procedures, while also drafting and sending letters, and conducting comprehensive information searches in electronic and manual file systems.
• Organized pertinent materials obtained from files and police reports, arranging them systematically for reference, and prepared summaries of police reports as necessary, while maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity to subject matter.
• Executed various administrative tasks such as sorting, indexing, and filing documents according to established guidelines and procedures, as well as demonstrating adaptability and initiative in fulfilling organizational objectives.
Administrative Specialist (Intern)
• Received consumer complaints and ensured prompt and appropriate attentiveness to consumer concerns, dedicating efforts to resolving issues effectively.
• Conducted criminal background checks on applicants as part of the vetting process, contributing to the maintenance of high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewed and processed applicant materials, facilitating their placement on the agenda for Board meetings.
• Drafted and prepared various types of correspondence, including FLD (Final Licensing Decisions), POD (Proof of Disciplinary Action), and Summary of Suspension letters, with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
Education
2016 - Present
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey School of Public Affairs and Administration/Newark
Master of Public Administration (Expected to graduate May, 2024)
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2005
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Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Master of Public Relations (Graduated with Honors)
2000
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Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation