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Ashley Garcia

San Bruno,CA

Summary

Accomplished political activist and office specialist with experience as a campaign manager, skilled in strategic planning and coalition building. Proven success as a non-profit outreach coordinator for major initiatives—including a 21-mile protest and children’s backpack drive—demonstrates creativity and efficiency in organizing large-scale projects. Strong in persuasive communication, problem-solving, budget management, and outcome evaluation, consistently exceeding objectives within financial constraints. Seeking administrative or legislative roles to leverage these skills.
Office professional with broad experience in administrative support and office management. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, ensuring smooth workflow, and excelling in scheduling, document management, customer service, and team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Specialist- Extra Help

Controllers Office County of San Mateo
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information regarding invoices, checks, payroll and property tax.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Prepare and create AP invoice batches.
  • Log and track AP batches in internal systems.
  • Scan and organize all batch documentation for digital records.
  • Assist in audit preparation by logging and reviewing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and supporting the reconciliation process.
  • Fold, sort, and distribute printed checks to appropriate recipients while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Investigate and research payment or account information to respond to internal and external customer inquiries accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain well-organized, confidential filing systems (both digital and physical), ensuring quick retrieval and secure storage of financial and administrative documents.

Political Campaign Manager

Lisa Petrides
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Created attractive and engaging content for social media platforms
  • Filled campaign positions and defined all individual roles.
  • Collaborated with marketing staff to develop strategic advertising plans focused on specific customer or market areas.
  • Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive campaign strategies to maximize the impact of campaigns.
  • Built successful political coalitions to drive message to forefront.

Housing Coordinator

Housing Choices
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with local government agencies on initiatives related to affordable housing availability.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports detailing income generated from rental properties.
  • Administered operating budgets, enforcing internal expense-monitoring controls.
  • Organized and maintained accurate records of housing contracts, leases, and rental agreements.
  • Maintained residential tenancy agreements for renewal or termination following program guidelines.
  • Advised tenants on their rights under applicable laws governing landlord-tenant relations.
  • Processed applications for new tenancy in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Volunteer

Kent Lee for City Council
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Door to door Campaigning, over 30 houses per day
  • Managed 100 phone bank calls per day
  • Student outreach on school campus

Volunteer

08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Co-founded school club as club president
  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events
  • Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting
  • Assisted organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families
  • Distributed flyers and organized clothing drive to benefit homeless veterans
  • Hosted monthly meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events and initiatives

Trustee - Student

SMCCD
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Met with all 3 school representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year
  • Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures
  • Served as class spokesperson, liaising between students, parents and school administrators
  • Scheduled meetings with teachers and administrators to discuss student concerns and needs
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail

Social Media Manager

Lisa Petrides
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media campaign
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results
  • Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics
  • Attended campaign meetings and stay updated on new campaign efforts and highlights

Waitress/Cashier

Big Joes
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information

Store Associate/Cashier

SEARS
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Welcomed customers, helped determine their needs and answered questions
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues as well as online purchases
  • Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
  • Mentored new team members on sales software system operation
  • Signed customers up for Credit Card Applications

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California - San Diego
12-2025

Associate of Arts - Political Science

College of San Mateo
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Capuchino High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Strong Wok Ethic
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Web and Tech Savvy
  • Coalition building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Persuasive communication style
  • Policy analysis
  • Change Advocacy
  • Budget administration
  • Results reporting

Accomplishments

    - Outreach Coordinator for a 21 mile protest from San Mateo to SF in March 2025

    - Fundraised 200 backpacks for kids in the San Mateo County.

Affiliations

- San Carlos Rotary Club

Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Volunteer Experience

Co-founded school club as club president. Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events. Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting. Assisted organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families. Distributed flyers and organized clothing drive to benefit homeless veterans. Hosted monthly meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events and initiatives., 08/01/17, 12/01/22

Extracurricular Activities

SMCCD Student Trustee, 2021-2022, (650) 574-6550 Volunteer for Lisa Petrides campaign - social media manager, (917) 602-7704 Volunteer for Kent Lee's campaign - volunteer, (619) 456-3525 Volunteering at San Mateo Peninsula Boys and Girls club, (650) 347-9891 President of FAIM design club in High School for 2 years SOJOURN to the past, (650)-952-1510 GIRLS STATE - Capuchino High School representative, (650) 888-6219

Personal Information

Awards

SMCCD Astounding Student Award

Timeline

Office Specialist- Extra Help

Controllers Office County of San Mateo
02.2025 - Current

Political Campaign Manager

Lisa Petrides
09.2024 - 11.2024

Housing Coordinator

Housing Choices
08.2024 - 10.2024

Volunteer

Kent Lee for City Council
09.2022 - 12.2022

Trustee - Student

SMCCD
06.2021 - 06.2022

Social Media Manager

Lisa Petrides
03.2021 - 06.2021

Waitress/Cashier

Big Joes
03.2019 - 11.2019

Store Associate/Cashier

SEARS
02.2019 - 07.2019

Volunteer

08.2017 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Political Science

College of San Mateo

High School Diploma -

Capuchino High School

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California - San Diego

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