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Cristina Galindo

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, and committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Specialist – Mesa Digital Learning Program (MDLP)

Mesa Unified School District
05.2022 - Current
  • Handled information requests for students and protected data, employing proper procedures to protect important student information.
  • I looked for and corrected any integrity errors and mistakes before sending the ADM memberships to the state.
  • Managed documents by organizing forms, photocopying, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
  • Collect data to ensure information is correct for state testing and grade reporting for roughly 160 students.
  • Created and maintained an e-file system for faster and more efficient records retrieval.
  • Update student computers as needed for testing.
  • Developed and maintained efficient data storage systems, resulting in streamlined data retrieval.
  • Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.

Secretary II/Procurement Specialist – Special Education

Mesa Unified School District
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Process and/or prepare documents and materials ePARs, requisitions, purchase orders, work orders, timesheets, and invoices to disseminate information in compliance with department/program, district, state, and/or federal regulations.
  • Maintain and order supplies and/or materials and monitor budget expenditures for over 15 departments.
  • Work with Universities to place student teachers in the appropriate Special Education classrooms.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Streamlined invoice processing, improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Perform secretarial duties, including typing, filing, recordkeeping, scheduling interviews, and maintaining the Department's electronic file system.
  • The systems utilized in past and current positions are Synergy, Infinite Visions, Grow, Talent Ed, Office products, and Google Suite.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Floater

Travis Unified School District
01.2018 - 06.2019

Principal Assistant

  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks daily.
  • Managed 20 to 30 phone and email correspondence on an average day and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
  • Filled in as Security Monitor when short on staff.
  • Aided in testing, ensuring systems were up and operational.
  • Troubleshooting computers, phones, and xerox machines when needed.

Accounting and Management Assistant

  • Organized and maintained digital and physical filing systems to ensure easy access to critical company documents.
  • I worked with the Bus Barn and helped revamp the transportation system. I updated the system and created training documents for the staff to understand.

Paraprofessional Tutor

  • Supported classroom teachers by reinforcing essential concepts and providing additional guidance during lessons.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess student needs and devise targeted learning plans.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively, maintaining a calm and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.

Floater, Hawaii Unified School District

Hawaii School District
10.2016 - 04.2017

Cafeteria Monitor

  • Ensured the students and staff were safe.
  • Sweep and wipe down tables.
  • Monitored recess for the safety of over 200 students and staff.
  • Escorted students to and from the cafeteria to other destinations.

Paraprofessional Tutor

  • Helping students in a resource room with math, reading, and writing, ensuring they went to class and made it to the resource class
  • Supervised recess to ensure the safety of students, and helped the teacher with tasks she needed
  • Monitored and documented behavior on individually assigned student

DEFY – Drug Education for Youth

Marine Core Base Kaneohe
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Providing Mentorship to junior mentors and youth
  • Educating youth on drugs and peer pressure
  • Helping to find other ways to enjoy life
  • Helping to provide monthly meetups to keep in touch with youth and help overcome any challenges youth may face
  • Ages range from 9 to 12 years old

Clerical, and Data Entry

Robert Half Office Team Temp Agency
03.2015 - 09.2015

Flagship Fastlube, Clerical, and Data Entry

  • Filing, special projects, some minor accounting.
  • Inputting data into Excel spreadsheet, creating a file system and filing all paperwork in appropriate folders.

Administrative, Data Entry

  • Managed volunteer applications and input personal information into a database.
  • Filing and following disposition guidelines.
  • Controlled, counted, and input State, County, and individual donor information into Razers Edge.
  • Enhanced team productivity by assisting with scheduling, project coordination, and meeting preparation tasks.

Stay-at-Home-Mom

Self-employeed
03.2008 - 03.2015
  • Delegation of tasks, scheduling, filing paperwork
  • In charge of paying bills
  • Self-aid buddy care and referee

Computer Support Administrator

United States Air Force
11.2007 - 03.2008
  • Prepared reports to supervisor on weekly basis for status updates on issues resolved or pending
  • Computer support for network configuration for over 1,800 users, application and connectivity
  • Ensure compliance with local and AF wide policies on computer use, information Security and Records Management
  • Maintained, tracked and update records and files
  • Controls computer related equipment

Electronic Communications Technician

United States Air Force
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Managed workflow/suspense control systems
  • Maintained and updated Information Technology applications and squadron publications/forms
  • Customer support for computer problems, information flow, and policies/procedures
  • Records custodian
  • Privacy Act Monitor
  • Focal Point for accountable mail processing zero discrepancies
  • Answer incoming phone calls and direct to appropriate office

Education

Associate degree - Networking and System Administration

Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
12.2020

Information Management - Information Management

Community College of The Air Force
405 Fisher Street Bldg., Keesler AFB, Mississippi,
08.1997

Skills

  • Spreadsheet management
  • Compiling data
  • Data governance
  • Data quality management
  • Data verification
  • Information verification
  • Skilled in Synergy, Infinite Visions, Grow, Talent Ed, Office products, Google Suite
  • Time management
  • Machine learning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Self motivation

Awards

  • Inducted in PHI Theta Kappa Honor Society, Omicron Beta chapter
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service Award
  • Air Force Expeditionary Medal
  • AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
  • Professional Military Education Ribbon
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Korean Defense Medal
  • AF Long Tour Ribbon

Clearance

Held a Top-Secret during my ten years in the Air Force.

Certification

CCL Computer System Configuring and Support, Network 2020

CCL Cisco Network Administrator: CCNA 2020

CCL Technology Support Analyst

Timeline

Data Specialist – Mesa Digital Learning Program (MDLP)

Mesa Unified School District
05.2022 - Current

Secretary II/Procurement Specialist – Special Education

Mesa Unified School District
02.2021 - 05.2022

Floater

Travis Unified School District
01.2018 - 06.2019

Floater, Hawaii Unified School District

Hawaii School District
10.2016 - 04.2017

DEFY – Drug Education for Youth

Marine Core Base Kaneohe
07.2016 - 04.2017

Clerical, and Data Entry

Robert Half Office Team Temp Agency
03.2015 - 09.2015

Stay-at-Home-Mom

Self-employeed
03.2008 - 03.2015

Computer Support Administrator

United States Air Force
11.2007 - 03.2008

Electronic Communications Technician

United States Air Force
01.2007 - 09.2007

CCL Computer System Configuring and Support, Network 2020

CCL Cisco Network Administrator: CCNA 2020

CCL Technology Support Analyst

Associate degree - Networking and System Administration

Mesa Community College

Information Management - Information Management

Community College of The Air Force
Cristina Galindo