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Painting and Drawing
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Claudia Matuska

Claudia Matuska

Administrative Secretary

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished bilingual Administrative Secretary with 5 years of proven office administration expertise in the Public Education System and three years of office management skills in the private sector. Strong prioritization, planning and critical thinking skills to multitask in fast paced settings. Offering a keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks. Self-motivated to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Proven to be a hardworking team-player able to complete various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Punctual, responsible and productive when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential house management and Renovation Associate

Katty Orellana
04.2022 - Current
  • Manage household budgets, tracking expenses and reconciling accounts.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs
  • Hire contractors and service providers as needed.
  • Oversee inventory management and place supply orders.
  • Ensure security measures are in place.
  • Manage renovation projects from start to finish.
  • Perform repairs, and property transformations.
  • Collaborate with contractors and professionals involved in the projects.

Certified Secret Shopper

Independent Contractors
01.2024 - Current
  • Visit establishments to evaluate customer service, cleanliness, and quality of products.
  • Interact with employees and ask questions to gauge their knowledge and helpfulness.
  • Purchase products as part of the evaluation process.
  • Document and report the experiences in a clear and detailed manner.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to improve the customer experience.

Caregiver

Rachel Primoff
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided compassionate care and support to a paraplegic adult.
  • Assisted with daily living activities.
  • Safely transferred the individual in and out of bed, wheelchair, and chairs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed and managed medical appointments.
  • Offered companionship, engaging in conversation and activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks and ran errands.

Administrative Secretary

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Alternative Learning Center East Campus
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • Supported 100+ juveniles and families, explaining center obligations
  • First point of contact for discipline and transportation issues
  • Mediated conflicts between students, teachers, and parents
  • Managed disciplinary office during Assistant Principals' absence
  • Compiled accurate student disciplinary records
  • Created daily student files and ensured document compliance
  • Cultivated strong clientele relationships
  • Screened visitors for safety and security
  • Used Excel and Infoserv for disciplinary tracking, attendance notifications, behavior alerts, and event updates
  • Assisted in PIEMS projects and enhanced daily operations.

Interim Secretary/Receptionist Assistant (temporary Reassignment)

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Student Services Main Office
08.2021 - 10.2021

Please note: This role overlaps with the Administrative Assistant position due to COVID reassignment.

  • Supported the Administrative Assistant of the Director of Admissions
  • Assisted the FIT program (Families in Transition)
  • Collaborated with the McKinney-Vento Liaison Administrator on housing instability matters
  • Ensured students attended appropriate schools based on residential addresses
  • Responded to inquiries about student transfers and zoning
  • Proactively identified discrepancies in the PIEMS system and updated coding
  • Maintained an effective filing system
  • Managed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing, and correspondence
  • Routed messages to correct departments and staff
  • Conducted research for routine tasks and special projects
  • Volunteered for varying complexity special projects
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support, promoting office excellence
  • Managed incoming calls and recorded accurate messages.

Office Assistant/ DMC Coordinator (temporary reassignment)

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District - Reed Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021

Please note: This role overlaps with the Administrative Assistant position due to COVID reassignment.

  • Collaborated with assistant principals to manage administrative tasks as needed
  • Supported teachers and students by assisting with assignments and lessons during class, including in-school suspensions (Discipline Management Class)
  • Ensured the school adhered to COVID safety standards, including sanitation protocols and social distancing measures
  • Supported teachers and assisted students with assignments and lessons during in-school suspensions
  • Coordinated early student dismissals, verifying proper identification for parents.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District - Alternative Learning Center East
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.

Paraprofessional

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District Alternative Learning Center East
08.2012 - 06.2016
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.

Special Education Aide

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Alternative Learning Center East
8 2005 - 5 2006
  • Adapted general education curriculum for special-needs students using diverse instructional techniques
  • Maintained positive communication with students
  • Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environments
  • Implemented behavior redirection methods
  • Assessed student needs and monitored progress
  • Updated IEPs to reflect student development
  • Administered tests and oversaw classes in the instructor's absence
  • Documented student progress and milestones.

Office Manager

Startech International LLC
01.1995 - 12.1996
  • Customer Service
  • Tailored and customized pricing models for targeted clients optimizing revenue by 9% while enhancing client satisfaction
  • Researched and regularly adjusted prices in response to market changes
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with international and local clients
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • New Employee Training
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Ran quarterly reports for CEO.

Receptionist/Secretary/Client Relations Specialist

Startech Int'l LLC
05.1994 - 01.1995
  • Customer Service
  • Tailored and customized pricing models for targeted clients optimizing revenue by 9% while enhancing client satisfaction
  • Researched and regularly adjusted prices in response to market changes
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with international and local clients
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • New Employee Training
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Ran quarterly reports for CEO.

Logistics Assistant,Switchboard Operator,Dispatch

Waste Managment of San Diego
02.1994 - 05.1994
  • Responsible for answering calls, routing them efficiently, and coordinating with drivers or field personnel.
  • Managed communication channels to ensure smooth operations.
  • Oversaw call handling, route planning, and coordination.
  • Acted as a focal point between callers, drivers, and management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to orders, shipping, and returns promptly.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.

Inventory Officer

Ventura County Federal Credit Union
07.1991 - 01.1994
  • Inventory management, stock control, procurement, storage, and distribution for 4 branches
  • Pioneered the implementation of modem-based and online ordering systems for inventory management across multiple branches, adapting to new technology and achieving a 23% reduction in excess items
  • Keep accurate inventory records
  • Shipping and Receiving.

Inside Sales

Los Angeles Times
05.1991 - 07.1991
  • Experience in cold calling, lead generation and customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensics

American InterContinental University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University

Skills

Spanish Fluency

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented campus' parent/student packet outlining all school policies, rules, regulations and transportation information.
  • Developer and liaison of an in-house transportation system between multiple Cy-Fair campuses, the Alternative Learning Center (Disciplinary Alternative Education Program or DAEP), and parents.
  • Implemented new, interactive discipline scheduling system used by campus administrators, office staff, teachers, and DMC (Data Management Class) coordinators to effectively track and locate students assigned to both in and out of school suspensions.
  • Recognized by parents for expedient and effective service.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Certified OSI, The Source/MSPA

Interests

Painting

Drawing

Painting and Drawing

Interests

Painting and Drawing: Self-taught artist with a passion for acrylic painting and portrait drawing.
Developed skills through YouTube tutorials and extensive reading.
Proficient in capturing landscapes and creating caricatures.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work from home optionFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Java

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Intranet

Email clients, messaging apps and video conferencing such as: outlook, Gmail, yahoo, Zoom, Microsoft teams

Social media platforms

Microsoft Office

Libre

Quote

When you can't see the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark.
Alice in Wonderland

Timeline

Certified Secret Shopper

Independent Contractors
01.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Rachel Primoff
09.2022 - 04.2024

Residential house management and Renovation Associate

Katty Orellana
04.2022 - Current

Interim Secretary/Receptionist Assistant (temporary Reassignment)

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Student Services Main Office
08.2021 - 10.2021

Office Assistant/ DMC Coordinator (temporary reassignment)

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District - Reed Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021

Administrative Secretary

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Alternative Learning Center East Campus
08.2017 - 08.2022

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District - Alternative Learning Center East
08.2016 - 06.2017

Paraprofessional

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District Alternative Learning Center East
08.2012 - 06.2016

Office Manager

Startech International LLC
01.1995 - 12.1996

Receptionist/Secretary/Client Relations Specialist

Startech Int'l LLC
05.1994 - 01.1995

Logistics Assistant,Switchboard Operator,Dispatch

Waste Managment of San Diego
02.1994 - 05.1994

Inventory Officer

Ventura County Federal Credit Union
07.1991 - 01.1994

Inside Sales

Los Angeles Times
05.1991 - 07.1991

Special Education Aide

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, Alternative Learning Center East
8 2005 - 5 2006

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensics

American InterContinental University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Claudia MatuskaAdministrative Secretary