Ambre Vargas
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
A highly organized and detail-oriented Office Manager with 17 years of experience in managing staff schedules and bookkeeping records. Proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues using experienced troubleshooting strategies. Committed to ensuring accurate and compliant financial records to keep the organization`s finances in good order.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Diocese Of Orlando
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Established and updated calendar schedules to account for meeting times and facilities usage.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Maintained current, accurate and compliant bookkeeping records to keep the organization�s finances in good order.
Primary Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Cared for infant nursing daughter
- Support multiple competing needs, schedules, and priorities, overseeing the needs and tasks of multiple individuals to maintain optimal outcomes.
- Create and coordinate a detailed calendar of activities and events, including academic deadlines, travel, and appointments/meetings.
Student Aide and Substitute Teacher
Diocese Of Orlando
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Encouraged student participation by actively engaging them in discussions and hands-on learning experiences.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
- Ensured student safety during on-campus events and field trips by providing supervision alongside school staff members.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Primary Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Manage household expenses, creating detailed, effective budgets.
- Support multiple competing needs, schedules, and priorities, overseeing the needs and tasks of multiple individuals to maintain optimal outcomes.
- Create and coordinate a detailed calendar of activities and events, including academic deadlines, travel, and appointments/meetings.
- Build engaged relationships with health care professionals, academic administrators, and program leaders to ensure alignment with all needs.
- Navigate complex interpersonal challenges, mediating issues to build vital communication and issue resolution skills.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.1999 - 12.2011
- Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Supported the development of junior pharmacy technicians through continuous training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Demonstrated expertise in compounding custom medications tailored specifically to individual patient needs as prescribed by physicians or specialists.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WIBachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Management
Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay, FL05.2025
Skills
- Training and development
- Clerical Support
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Positive Attitude
- Payroll and budgeting
- Event Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel and Quickbooks
Timeline
Office Manager
Diocese Of Orlando
10.2018 - 05.2024
Primary Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
04.2015 - 10.2018
Student Aide and Substitute Teacher
Diocese Of Orlando
08.2014 - 04.2015
Primary Caregiver
Stay At Home Mom
12.2011 - 08.2014
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.1999 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Biology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Management
Eastern Florida State College