Alejandra Castellanos
Houston,TX
Summary
Personable Office Administrator with over 17 years of experience prioritizing multiple tasks requiring prompt solutions. Talented problem-solver managing workloads while greeting visitors, answering incoming phone calls and fulfilling staff members' requests. Professional and welcoming in creating upbeat work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Texas Electrical Residential Contractors LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
- Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
- Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols and ensuring secure document storage practices.
- Aided in employee onboarding through training new hires on office procedures, software applications, and company policies.
- Facilitated smooth operations by maintaining updated inventory records, anticipating supply needs, and placing timely orders for essential materials.
- Assisted in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.
- Supported onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth transition into team.
- Managed payroll processing for staff, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Coordinated office maintenance and repairs, ensuring safe and pleasant working environment.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring office supplies were adequately stocked without overordering.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to strict data protection policies.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Office Manager
Bonita Dental
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Optimized office space utilization, leading to more efficient and productive work environment.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Office Manager
Badr Dental
05.2011 - 03.2021
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Conducted regular reviews of office procedures, identifying and implementing improvements for operational excellence.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
- Facilitated smooth office relocations by meticulously planning and coordinating all aspects of move.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Streamlined document handling and processing, reducing turnaround time for client inquiries and requests.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heights High School
Houston, TX05.2004
Skills
- Time Management
- Office Administration
- Administrative Support
- Database entry
- Office Management
- File Organization
- Customer Engagement
- Verbal Communication
- Document Management
- Mail handling
- Telephone reception
- Document Scanning
- Leadership and supervision
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Scheduling appointments
- Scheduling
- File Maintenance
- Payroll
- Calendar Management
- Report Preparation
- Schedule and calendar management
- Word Processing
- Inbound phone call handling
- Supply Inventory
- Managing office supply inventory
- Expense Reporting
- Meeting Coordination
- Billing and coding
- Meeting planning
- Budget support
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem Resolution
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Administration and Reporting
- Documentation And Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training
- Shift Scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Administrator
Texas Electrical Residential Contractors LLC
03.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Bonita Dental
03.2021 - 02.2022
Office Manager
Badr Dental
05.2011 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Heights High School
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