Student ID: 0968193
Mentor: Sarah Hertz
Date: October 14, 2013
Degree: Associates of Science Degree in Business, Management and Economics
Concentration: Business Management
Rational Essay
Introduction
I’m currently enrolled at Empire State College, Center for Distance Learning to achieve my goals to obtain an Associate and Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Management and Economics with a concentration in Business Management. My professional life began as a Manager’s Secretary back in 1993 with City of New York Agency. After I passed two civil service exams, one as a Secretary and the other title was Principle Administrative Associate. I excel in my career to a senior level Principal Administrative Associate (PAA) at the City of New York Agency. During my employment as a senior PAA, I learned how to organize the department workflow and assign projects to appropriate staff within the department. I develop strategic plans to ensure all the administrative job responsibilities and office staff of the Housing Litigation Department of the New York City Housing Authority worked efficiently and the work assignments were completed in an organize and timely manner. During my employment with New York City Housing Authority, I took Staff Training classes in communicating across cultures, computer applications, effective writing, time management and clerical administrative skills. I earned certificates from New York City Housing Authority Staff Development Department. I have consistently been employed in positions that require strong managerial and organizational skills. My last job as a Quality Assurance Manager in the Healthcare Industry I learned the skills of risk management, organizational structure and compliance to New York State, City local and United States Federal laws, rules and regulations. Also, I organize quarterly Quality Assurance reports using a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with the company’s executives, to report