Amaranta Terrazas
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with 8+ years of experience supporting executive leadership, financial operations, and organizational initiatives within healthcare and nonprofit settings. Strong background in report writing, expense tracking, and strategic planning, with a proven ability to manage and streamline processes. Skilled in coordinating high-level meetings, tracking financial data, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Clinica Sierra Vista – Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative support to Behavioral Health leadership, ensuring effective communication across departments and programs.
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute taking, and tracking follow-up action items.
- Maintain reports and tracking systems to support operational, compliance, and financial workflows.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Collaborate with leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead Executive Assistant
Dolores Huerta Foundation
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and cross-department communication.
- Coordinate meetings end-to-end, including agendas, detailed minutes, and follow-up tracking.
- Support financial operations by processing accounts payable and receivable and tracking expenses.
- Compile data, conduct research, and prepare executive reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Supervise and support 5+ staff, including performance monitoring and workflow coordination.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information.
- Implemented cost-control measures that reduced office expenses by 25%.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts that generated over $500,000 in donations.
Extern (Ultrasound Technician Program)
Kern Vascular Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed ultrasound procedures and ensured accurate patient documentation.
- Educated patients on procedures and provided support to improve patient experience.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with healthcare standards.
Development Coordinator
Dolores Huerta Foundation
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Secured approximately $500,000 in grant funding within a 12-month period through proposal development and stakeholder engagement.
- Assisted in managing a $2M operating budget, including tracking expenses and maintaining financial documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with grant partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinated fundraising events and presented funding updates to leadership and Board of Directors.
- Managed communications, records, and databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Coordinated meetings and prepared materials to support leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintained financial and administrative records with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Reduced payroll expenditures by 15% through process improvements and operational adjustments.
- Maintained 100% accuracy in office documentation and recordkeeping.
Education
Ultrasound Technician Program - undefined
High Desert Medical College
CA09-2023
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin05-2012
Skills
- Executive & Leadership Support
- Financial Tracking & Expense Management
- Report Writing & Data Analysis
- Database Management
- Grant Applications & Budget Oversight
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook)
- SmartCare / EPIC (EHR Systems)
- Meeting Coordination & Minute Taking
- Communication & Relationship Building
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Clinica Sierra Vista – Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
Lead Executive Assistant
Dolores Huerta Foundation
11.2022 - 11.2024
Extern (Ultrasound Technician Program)
Kern Vascular Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Development Coordinator
Dolores Huerta Foundation
01.2016 - 11.2022
Ultrasound Technician Program - undefined
High Desert Medical College
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School