Experienced in animal care skills developed in a hands-on, outdoor environment. Demonstrates reliability and attention to detail. Capable of handling multiple responsibilities to ensure smooth daily operations and animal wellbeing. Seeking to leverage background in meticulous care and operational efficiency to make a meaningful impact in a new field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Volunteer
Horses of Tir Na Nog
10.2022 - 05.2024
Assisted in daily care and feeding of horses, including grooming, mucking out stalls, and monitoring their health and wellbeing
Supported ranch activities such as trail rides, riding lessons, and special events by ensuring equipment readiness and assisting guests
Maintained ranch facilities and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance for both animals and visitors
Executive Administrative Assistant
Southpaw Productions / Tim Hogan Design
10.2016 - 10.2022
Coordinated placement, managed printing, and ensured quality control for various materials, including corporate brochures, academic reports, flyers, invitations, and stationery
Researched, wrote, and coordinated production of special 'Where Does Our Water Come From?' insert for water quality reports across three Southern California counties
Assisted with website development, researched stock photography, proofread projects, and supported photo shoots for events and product imagery
Assistant Vice President
Coast Assessment Service Company
02.2010 - 10.2016
Promoted from Administrative Assistant
Responsible for data entry and management of the accounts database for homeowner's association collection agency
Computed and maintained all delinquent balances on accounts
Managed all incoming and outgoing funds, processed requests for payment plans, and maintained ongoing correspondence with clients, homeowners, and a range of municipal and county courts
Tracked and prepared monthly status reports for all active accounts and provided recurrent updates to property management companies
Handled all escrow-related transactions, including issuance of payoff demands and settlement offer processing
Developed company website and provided support for all IT problems and questions
Assisted in training new hires, and provided support to senior staff as required
Intern
Council on Aging, Orange County
03.2014 - 04.2014
As part of Senior Internship Program in pursuit of degree from Brandman University, assisted Lead Supervisor of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) with follow up on various Medicare applications for individuals the HICAP program assisted
In support of 'Roadmap to Medicare' seminars, researched a variety of Medicare options in order to educate and assist clients to navigate the complex maze for successful application for these options
Helped develop an electronic system to track the progress and success of pending Medicare applications
Organized and assisted with the Council on Aging's booth at a variety of senior center information fairs
Administrative Associate
Coast Assessment Service Company
06.2007 - 02.2010
Responsible for daily operations of the front office
Logged all collection files, in both paper and electronic format; maintained, monitored and routed all active accounts; and archived records on satisfactory conclusion of process
In addition, assisted with monetary transactions, including receipts for payments and appropriately disbursing funds from escrow accounts and trust accounts
Consulted on all hires, then trained and supervised office staff
Home Décor Specialty Sales Associate
Home Depot
06.2006 - 06.2007
Originally hired as a cashier but quickly promoted to Home Décor department
As Specialty Sales Associate, consulted with customers and advised them on selecting custom-order
Education
B.A. - Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work
Brandman University
01.2015
Skills
Maintaining records
File management
Customer service
Professionalism and etiquette
Expense reporting
Decision making & judgment
Organized and efficient
Office procedures
Compassionate care
Flexible schedule
Additional Work Experience
Intern, Council on Aging, Orange County, Santa Ana, CA, 03/01/14, 04/01/14, As part of Senior Internship Program in pursuit of degree from Brandman University, assisted Lead Supervisor of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) with follow up on various Medicare applications for individuals the HICAP program assisted., In support of 'Roadmap to Medicare' seminars, researched a variety of Medicare options in order to educate and assist clients to navigate the complex maze for successful application for these options., Helped develop an electronic system to track the progress and success of pending Medicare applications., Organized and assisted with the Council on Aging's booth at a variety of senior center information fairs.