Brenda L. Garza
Elgin,IL
Summary
Office Administrator with over 10 years of experience in office management and community engagement. Expertise in minute keeping, expense reporting, and outreach program management. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, service coordination, and time management. Currently serving as Community Impact Coordinator at Preservation of Affordable Housing, utilizing strategic partnerships to enhance resident success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Impact Coordinator
Preservation of Affordable Housing
Elgin, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies across multiple properties.
- Coordinated supportive service programming in collaboration with residents, staff, and local providers.
- Led community assessments, including surveys and stakeholder engagement.
- Built strategic partnerships with nonprofits, public entities, and educational institutions.
- Analyzed resident and program data to identify trends and improve services.
- Facilitated access to services and supports through provider coordination.
- Supported stable housing initiatives in collaboration with property management.
- Managed performance data and presented findings to stakeholders.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Centro De Informacion
Elgin, USA
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Cultivated relationships to support outreach efforts.
- Orchestrated events across three offices and four grant programs.
- Assigned staff to outreach events and led educational workshops.
- Attended community meetings to identify beneficial resources.
Case Worker
Centro De Informacion
Carpentersville, USA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Interviewed clients and assessed needs.
- Developed action plans and coordinated services.
- Managed office operations and hosted outreach events.
Executive Assistant
NATIONWIDE LOANS LLC
Elgin, USA
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Supported staff with clerical work, phone calls, and data entry.
- Proven record of excellence in office administration, minute-keeping, and generating expense reports.
- Customer service and collections experience with customers and vendors.
- Operational efficiency by developing and improving filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
- Assisted in executing on-time and under-budget projects for Senior Management.
- Reviewed company reports and gathered information to provide research support.
- Provided clerical support to other departments.
- Prepared agendas and made arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for the committee, board, and other meetings and events.
- Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine significance and distribute them to proper staff members.
- Arranged for employee onboarding by scheduling training and organizing training material.
- Made travel arrangements for staff and executives.
- Researched and cataloged supporting documentation and data for management projects.
- Managed and maintained executive schedules.
Education
Associates in Arts Degree -
Judson University
Elgin, IL03.2019
Elgin High School -
Elgin, IL01.2002
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program coordination
- Data analysis
- Performance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event organization
Community Service
- Board Member, Well Child Center nonprofit
- Committee Member, Elgin Latino Leadership Alliance for Seniors
Timeline
Community Impact Coordinator
Preservation of Affordable Housing
09.2024 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator
Centro De Informacion
05.2023 - 09.2024
Case Worker
Centro De Informacion
11.2022 - 05.2023
Executive Assistant
NATIONWIDE LOANS LLC
01.2008 - 01.2020
Associates in Arts Degree -
Judson University
Elgin High School -
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