Brant C. Fonseca
128 Cottage Drive, Luling,Louisiana
Summary
To obtain an administrative support position which will allow for my effective and efficient contribution within an organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Center Coordinator/Administrator
City of Westwego
Westwego, LA
01.2014 - Current
- Distributes work to office staff, setting expectations, priorities and goals.
- Develops work schedules according to budgets and workloads.
- Discusses job performance issues with employees, identifying causes and finding solutions.
- Trains employees on best practices to maintain optimal productivity.
- Maintains ledger records of expenditures, receipts, and donations.
- Trains employees in hospitable practices and etiquette.
- Prepares monthly reports required by the city council.
- Implements departmental policies and standards.
- Resolves members' complaints and questions in a timely manner.
- Oversees daily facility activities of members.
- Organizes monthly themed events for 50-500 people.
- Designs a monthly calendar of events.
- Authored job descriptions, as well as a policies and procedures manual.
- Balances petty cash for monthly minor expenditures.
- Maintains and updates membership database.
- Approves bi-weekly departmental payroll.
- Recruits and organizes volunteers.
- Handles all incidents and accidents, including writing reports, for insurance purposes.
- Schedules all annual facility maintenance inspections.
Real Estate Agent
Latter & Blum/Gardner Realtors
Destrehan, LA
07.2014 - Current
- Shows residential properties and explains features, value, and benefits of available homes.
- Verifies accuracy of documentation and fund disbursements for sales.
- Counsels clients and identifies purchasing needs.
- Manages real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Coordinates with real estate attorneys to assist with deal-related questions.
- Negotiates purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
- Works with mortgage brokers to secure financing for buyers in order to close sales faster.
- Explains profit breakdowns including percentages and proration amounts.
Office Manager/Executive Administrative Assistant
God's House Westbank Cathedral Church
Marrero, LA
05.2003 - 08.2013
- Handled email, written, and phone correspondence for executive staff.
- Maintained confidentiality and protected organizational operations regarding sensitive information.
- Maintained church membership in database.
- Identified and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional, administrative discretion.
- Facilitated board and staff meeting agendas and distributed support materials and meeting minutes.
- Rotated in and out for offering counting and deposits.
- Supervised usher teams for weekly services and events.
- Worked with caterers to offer food and beverages to staff, board members, and guest attendees of meetings and conferences.
- Maintained petty cash log and receipts.
- Planned and coordinated hotel accommodations, flights, ground transportation, and meals for guest speakers.
- Traveled with pastor and team for domestic meetings to coordinate logistics and oversaw product sales.
- Worked in tandem with department heads to coordinate logistics of all events.
Education
Business Administration
Delgado Community College
New OrleansHigh School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA05.2004
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Budgetary and Time Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
- Meticulous and Thorough
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Latter & Blum/Gardner Realtors
07.2014 - Current
Senior Center Coordinator/Administrator
City of Westwego
01.2014 - Current
Office Manager/Executive Administrative Assistant
God's House Westbank Cathedral Church
05.2003 - 08.2013
Business Administration
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School