1. ISMET IDRIZAJ JR.
28 Yarmouth Road, Norwalk, CT 06853
C: (203)-803-6815 E: ijidrizaj@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont Graduated May 2015
Bachelor of Arts-Anthropology;
Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain: January 2014 - May 2014
The Vermont Cynic- Student-run newspaper
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Toyota of Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut October 2015 – September 2016
Promoted to Parts Sales Representative within first 3 months, originally worked as Delivery Driver
Sold/ordered parts for customers over-the-counter as well as with auto body shops over the phone
Required knowledge of company computer systems such as Auto/Mate and Snap-On
Worked in a growing environment that was experiencing a very recent managerial change
Worked closely with higher ups in order to ensure more effective and efficient strategies
Organize delivery routes each morning for optimal efficiency as well as coordinate with drivers who are out on the
road in order to ensure deliveries are completed in a timely manner
Delivery work required independence as well as an ability to coordinate actions with others so as to maintain
optimal efficiency
NYC Aesthetic, New York City, New York June 2014 - August 2014
Summer Intern
Shot photographs as well as wrote and edited pieces that showed and discussed the cultural significance related to
various artwork around found in and around the city
Completed a great deal of independent work including, but not limited to, posts of the company website as well as
providing material for social media accounts
Good communication skills were utilized
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, Connecticut May 2011 - June 2011
Spring Intern
Worked behind the scenes in a professional atmosphere
Helped to plan teaching programs offered by the Aquarium
Participated in teaching lessons to young students
Aldrich and Aldrich Law Firm, Westport, Connecticut June 2009 - August 2009
Office Assistant
Organized office files, both digital and paper, including assisting in entire cataloging process of past cases
Collaborated with lawyers as well as worked independently in order to prepare for cases. This included actions
including, but not limited to, organizing case files, creating lists of meeting times and court dates, and discussing
possible clients
Handled client phone calls as well as contacted clients in order to handle matters of payment and billing
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, Connecticut June 2008 - May 2011
Assisted patrons with questions including but not limited to: exhibits, aquarium layout, programs offered
Acquired good personal relation skills
Learned a general knowledge of local sea biology
SKILLS AND INTERESTS:
Spanish (Intermediate spoken and written)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, and computer hardware
REFERENCES:
Nancy Aldrich, Aldrich and Aldrich- naldrich@aldrichandaldrich.com
Tom Witschi- Meredith Corporation- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-witschi-5971393
Steve Bohlinger- Meredith Corporation- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bohlinger-abb06845
Lisa Slinsky- Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk- lslinsky@maritimeaquarium.org