Work Type
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RemoteHybridLocation: Granada Hills, CA
Open to relocation: No
Catherine Maddox
Granada Hills,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate events, and assist diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Employment-Plant Maintenance
Valley TLC Plant Company
Sylmar, California
01.2017 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance tasks including pruning and watering.
- Installed and removed indoor plants and pots.
- Created floral arrangements.
- Executed Christmas tree installation, decoration, and dismantling.
- Provided guidance on decorating techniques to team members.
Caregiver/Assistant
Volunteer
Granada Hills, California
03.2020 - 06.2026
- Assisted clients recovering from surgery focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.
- Communicated effectively with family.
- Provided support during at-home physical therapy sessions.
Voting volunteer
LA Voting
Granada Hills, California
11.2002 - 11.2025
- Assisted in preparation, setup, and breakdown of voting events.
- Assisted voters with voting process.
- Served as lead at voting location before voting update change: scheduled shifts, managed supplies, answered questions, filled out reports, and maintained supplies and communication with voting location administrators.
Estate management assistant
Family
Oceano, California
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned out generational home; packed and shipped items.
- Communicated with family.
- Coordinated with Executor on timeline.
- Donated items to various non-profit organizations.
- Ordered supplies and repair as needed.
Administrative Assistant
Bank of America
Calabasas, California
05.2006 - 09.2011
- Support executives and their employees.
- Organization of moves, offsite planning, meetings, and events.
- Assist departments with files, forms, and mailings.
- Participated in department newsletter design.
- Order supplies, FedEx reports, and work orders.
- Responsible for assembly of weekly, monthly, and yearly project materials.
Administrative Assistant/Human Resource Assistant
CIGA-alifornia Insurance Guarantee Association
Glendale, CA
04.2003 - 12.2005
- Supported the Human Resources and Executive Directors with administrative tasks.
- Managed timekeeping and payroll.
- Coordinated benefits for employees.
- Prepared new hire and termination paperwork.
- Maintained employee records regarding overtime, time off, and tardiness.
- Assisted with open enrollment events.
- Handled accounts payable for administrative and executive invoices.
- Generated Workers' Compensation and disability reports.
Education
Master of Arts - Folk Studies
Western Kentucky State University
Bowling Green, KY05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resource Management
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-1990
Skills
- Office administration and management
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
- Plant maintenance
- Holiday decoration expertise
- Handmade crafts and sewing skills
- Problem solving
- Payroll and timekeeping management
- Event coordination
- Estate management assistance
- Benefits coordination
Affiliations
- Hand crafts: crochet, knitting, various needlework, and wreath decorating
- Volunteer: Shepherd Church
Timeline
Estate management assistant
Family
02.2023 - 08.2023
Caregiver/Assistant
Volunteer
03.2020 - 06.2026
Temporary Employment-Plant Maintenance
Valley TLC Plant Company
01.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Bank of America
05.2006 - 09.2011
Administrative Assistant/Human Resource Assistant
CIGA-alifornia Insurance Guarantee Association
04.2003 - 12.2005
Voting volunteer
LA Voting
11.2002 - 11.2025
Master of Arts - Folk Studies
Western Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resource Management
Humboldt State University