Christina Vazquez
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated and focused Administrative Assistant who excels at working individually or with a team, 2 + years working remotely. Works well prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Works well under pressure and with the public. Committed to delivering high quality results with little supervision. Dedicated leader with more than 15+ years’ experience in the administrative field with an emphasis in customer relations. Accompanied by a proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and produce quality results that best align with the organization’s standards and mission. Perseveres through challenges and thrives in fast-paced environments. Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio Pro, Access and Access Travel Database, Teams, Zoom, Rite Track, SharePoint, metro fax, ADP, green shades, Tribe Vue, Business Portal, Wells Fargo Credit Card Portal, Paper save, e-doc system, Monkey Survey Program, Question Pro program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Education Specialist
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian tribes of Alaska
2020.06 - 2022.09
- Managed sensitive legal files in high volume environment by scanning, faxing, and emailing documents
- Managed all stages of onboarding process for newly hired employees: hiring, monitoring, coaching, staff development, evaluations, dispute resolution, progressive discipline, and termination
- Processed timesheets to ensure employees were paid
- Incorporated high level of attention to detail in work processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Monitored the interaction of documents through the processes according to State and Federal rules and regulations
- Resolving any inconsistencies
- Distributed Federal BIA funds to college seeking students and schools on behalf of the students
- Maintaining client files for auditing purposes
- Responsible for Higher Education Program budget including but not limited to developing, monitoring, and ensuring that financial reporting requirements were met for all funding sources
- Reconciliation of accounts and auditing
- Able to work with Vendors and do account coding for multiple programs and departments
- As well as prepare bank deposits
- Provided statistical reports regarding higher education awards, student data and budgets for the fiscal and end of year.
Administrative Assistant
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian tribes of Alaska, Self-Governance
2009.10 - 2020.06
- Aided the public about opportunities within the company so clients could benefit the best they could
- Updated and maintained confidential client records
- Worked with vendors to get bills paid out to the surrounding communities
- Processed timesheets for different communities for payroll to ensure employees were paid
- Prepared and distributed expense reports
- Utilized access travel database to arrange travel, lodging, rentals as well as per diem for clients.
Assistant Manager
Movie Gallery
2004.02 - 2009.07
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Education
No Degree - Advanced Microsoft Office Suites Programs
Vocational Training And Resource Center
JuneauNo Degree - Managing Multiple Priorities
Fred Pryor Seminars
JuneauSkills
- Customer Awareness
- Office Support
- Business Administration
- Job Fairs
- Higher Education
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Community Resources
- Data Entry
- Liaison & Coordinator
- Learning & Development
- Account Coding
- Vendors
- Federal Funds
- General Assistance Programs
- Travel Arrangements
- Public Notary
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel spreadsheets
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-Directed
- Time management
- Strong problem solver
- Dedicated team player
- Mail management
- Self Starter
- Project Planning
- Remote Office Availability
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
Education Certification
- Intro and Advanced MS Office Suites, VTRC, Juneau, AK
- High School Equivalency Diploma, Northland Pioneer college, Holbrook, AZ
Timeline
Higher Education Specialist
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian tribes of Alaska
2020.06 - 2022.09
Administrative Assistant
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian tribes of Alaska, Self-Governance
2009.10 - 2020.06
Assistant Manager
Movie Gallery
2004.02 - 2009.07
No Degree - Advanced Microsoft Office Suites Programs
Vocational Training And Resource Center
No Degree - Managing Multiple Priorities
Fred Pryor Seminars
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