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Diana Ratchford

Fresno,CA

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist/Front Desk Manager

Simply Soothing Therapy
05.2022 - Current
  • Duties include offering administrative support across the organization.
  • From welcoming guests and greeting people who visit the business to coordinating front-desk activities.
  • Created an environment that let employees work efficiently and productively.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.

Owner Operator

Myarni
01.2017 - Current
  • I create hand dyed yarn, handmade knitwear, knitting accessories.
  • Sold goods online, at local farmers markets, and at various festivals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Barista

Gateway Roasting
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepared and served coffee espresso based beverages
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Knowledge of coffee cupping which is the specialized practice of observing the taste and aromas of brewed coffee.

iHub Assistant

The Well Community Church
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Intern

Mill Creek Fiber Works
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Hands-on training with commercial yarn production
  • Processing fiber (wool and alpaca) into yarn
  • Experience running industrial machinery for picking, carding, spinning, and plying wool.

Enrollment Officer

Cold Springs Rancheria
08.2002 - 09.2007


  • Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both applicant and council review.
  • Created enrollment policy and procedures.
  • Identified membership eligibility.
  • Processed applications.
  • Prepared and presented various reports to the Tribal Council.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate records between multiple databases and programs.

Education

Cosmetology Education

Fedrico Beauty College
Fresno, CA
1989

Diploma - General Education

Sierra High School
Tollhouse, CA
1987

Skills

  • Administration
  • Management
  • Research
  • Presentation
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Training
  • Clerical
  • Operations
  • Grant Writing

Timeline

Receptionist/Front Desk Manager

Simply Soothing Therapy
05.2022 - Current

Barista

Gateway Roasting
01.2021 - 04.2022

iHub Assistant

The Well Community Church
01.2019 - 01.2020

Owner Operator

Myarni
01.2017 - Current

Intern

Mill Creek Fiber Works
07.2016 - 12.2016

Enrollment Officer

Cold Springs Rancheria
08.2002 - 09.2007

Cosmetology Education

Fedrico Beauty College

Diploma - General Education

Sierra High School
Diana Ratchford