Elisa Arbizo
Winkelman,AZ
Summary
Professional administrator with strong background in managing school office operations and ensuring smooth daily functions. Skilled in scheduling, record-keeping, and communication, with proven ability to support staff and students effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results in a dynamic environment. Trusted for reliability, efficiency, and positive attitude.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Secretary
Hayden High School
Winkelman, AZ
05.2024 - 07.2026
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events, optimizing resource use and time management.
- Maintained student records with high accuracy, supporting compliance with educational regulations.
- Developed and implemented filing systems to streamline document retrieval and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient communication between staff, students, and parents.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing costs through effective budgeting practices.
- Led initiatives to improve front office workflows, resulting in increased responsiveness to student needs and inquiries.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Organized meetings, appointments, and conferences for staff members, maintaining a smooth-flowing schedule for all parties involved.
- Supported school administrators in daily tasks, contributing to a well-managed and organized work environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors at the front desk by offering assistance or directing inquiries to appropriate personnel as needed.
- Composed letters, memos, reports on behalf of administration when necessary, ensuring clear communication across various departments.
- Contributed to a positive school atmosphere by greeting students each day with warmth and attentiveness upon their arrival at the main office area.
- Maintained an up-to-date inventory of office supplies by regularly monitoring stock levels and placing orders as needed.
- Processed incoming mail, distributing correspondence to appropriate recipients efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with other school secretaries to share best practices for improved overall performance among support staff teams.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops related to High School Secretary role which enhanced skill set continuously.
- Oversaw submission of accurate attendance records daily while following established procedures resulting in fewer discrepancies.
- Placed orders for all classroom and office supplies.
- Managed student records with accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
- Assisted in preparing district informational materials such as brochures and newsletters.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and administrators, fostering strong relationships within the school community.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment by promptly reporting any observed safety concerns or incidents to administration.
- Handled high volumes of phone calls and emails from parents, students, and staff members, providing timely responses while demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Offered guidance on various topics such as academic deadlines or attendance policies through thorough knowledge of school resources available.
- Facilitated registration processes for new students by collecting required documentation and inputting data into the system accurately.
- Assisted in the development of school events and activities for increased student engagement and community involvement.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records.
- Exercised judgment within school policy guidelines to alleviate principal's workload.
- Participated in meetings, workshops and seminars to convey or gather information to perform functions.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver
Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District #41
Winkelman, AZ
10.2015 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in classrooms, graded papers, and supported students with assignments.
- COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL)
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson delivery and student engagement.
- Adapted learning materials for diverse student needs, enhancing accessibility and comprehension.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive and productive learning environment.
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Mountain Health & Wellness Behavioral Health
Oracle, AZ/Kearny, AZ/San Manuel, AZ
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted and counseled troubled children from the ages of 2-17 years old with learning disabilities, drug dependencies, behavioral issues, Accompanied parents and clients to doctor appointments to communicate issues with psychologists regarding treatments, planned group sessions for children who have trouble with getting along with others or participating in groups, Conducted home visits to assess and address behavioral issues with clients, providing targeted support, Reported and participated in group meetings with co-workers, supervisors and counselors to discuss issues for clients and how to help resolve or improve their lifestyles, Collaborated with school personnel during visits to evaluate and discuss clients' behavioral statuses, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
- Provided direct support to clients in crisis, ensuring safety and stability.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, promoting engagement and peer support among participants.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
Truck Shop Clerk
Asarco - Ray Mine
Kearny, AZ
03.2005 - 07.2013
- Print daily work order backlog and maintain the backlog board for maintenance planning, entered warehouse and purchase requisitions, Collected meter readings from equipment to ensure accurate tracking of usage. and component replacement forms from supervisors, enter equipment hours/component tracking history and performance of the CMMS System, Enter and maintain odometer readings on mine fleet and equipment, Maintain departmental employee records and payroll records, post and maintain job bids, vacation, etc. in accordance with labor contracts and company policy, perform payroll audit and verification, monitor attendance (Absentee Compliance Program), maintain employee personnel records, task training cards and safety training records, Monitor and schedule employee safety training, draft and type documents for internal and external communication purposes for approval by supervisors, routed and transferred telephone calls and filed documents, responsible for maintaining equipment records and documents, assist in developing and maintaining departmental budget and actual cost performance reports, investigated and documented cost elements, prepare documents and reports for weekly planning meetings, attended and transcribed meeting records, assist supervisors with computer and technical issues.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at point of sale.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and updates.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
Ray Mine Lab Technician
Asarco - Ray Mine
Kearny, AZ
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Prepared samples brought in from ore technicians using crushers, splitters and pulverizing machines, created sample sets on the computer, weighed cooking samples on hot plates, analyzed samples on essay analysis and x-ray machines, operated forklifts, cranes and large scales to weigh cathode samples, operated box cars and large trucks.
- Conducted routine analysis of samples to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Operated advanced laboratory equipment, enhancing testing accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes.
Receptionist/Typesetter
San Manuel Miner/Copper Basin News
San Manuel, AZ
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Handled phone calls for published ads and articles, managed billing and receiving for ads and subscriptions, proofread articles, ads, and obituaries, processed daily deposits, maintained subscriber bookkeeping.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Handled multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments accurately.
- Maintained organized filing systems for documents, enhancing retrieval processes.
Assistant Jury Commissioner
Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court
Florence, AZ
02.2000 - 11.2003
- Prepared paperwork for judges and attorneys before and on trial days for Superior, Justice and Municipal courts, pulled and reviewed case files from the vault, communicated with judges, judicial assistants, jurors, and the public regarding jury trials, grand jury and other court activities, opened and closed cases in jury management, compensated jurors for service in accordance to the courts' guidelines, prepared employer verification documents for jurors, dealt with jurors and the public on the telephone and in person, conducted orientation on grand jury days.
- Led case management initiatives to ensure efficient processing of court documents.
- Oversaw implementation of technology systems to enhance record-keeping accuracy.
- Developed training programs for staff on legal procedures and court operations.
Courtroom Clerk Assistant/Processor
Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court
Florence, AZ
08.1999 - 02.2000
- Prepared court minute entries for legal files.
- Managed courtroom schedules, ensuring timely proceedings and efficient use of court resources.
- Processed legal documents and filings, maintaining accuracy and compliance with court regulations.
- Provided support to judges and attorneys, facilitating seamless communication during trials.
Expeditor (Temp. Position)
Asarco-Ray Mine
Kearny, AZ
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Expedited orders with various companies, maintained inventory of warehouse stock, created spreadsheets to organize orders, addressed employee inquiries on purchased items, prepared and filed purchase orders.
- Coordinated material delivery schedules to optimize production timelines and reduce downtime.
- Managed inventory controls, ensuring accurate stock levels for seamless operations.
- Streamlined communication among departments to enhance workflow efficiency and project completion rates.
Radio Executive Assistant
98KUPD-FM/1060-AM Radio Station
Tempe, AZ
06.1998 - 08.1998
- Prepared proposals and pulled competitive listings for specific accounts and agencies.
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Managed complex travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for seamless logistics.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and organization efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - High school or equivalent
Hayden High School
Winkelman, AZ05-1994
Associate - General Studies
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ05-1996
Associate - General Studies
Central Arizona College
Winkelman, AZ05-1996
Skills
- Record management
- Attendance management
- File management
- Document creation
- Report creation
- Mail handling
- Scheduling appointments
- Meeting scheduling
- Attendance tracking
- Student records
- Office operations
- Microsoft office
- Excel proficiency
- Data input
- Data confidentiality
- Telephone communication
- Email communication
- Spanish language skills
- Client relations
- Professional conduct
- Policy compliance
- Organizational oversight
- Records administration
- Substitute management
- Student support
- Student oversight
- Parent engagement
- Task prioritization skills
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Fellowship officer leadership
- Problem resolution
- Issue resolution
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Communication skills
- Relationship management
- Client relations
- Honor society membership
- CDL certification
- Office equipment operation
- Type 50-60 WPM
- Administrative processes
- Employee communication
- Data input
- Data confidentiality
- Self-directed
- Database management
- Excel proficiency
- Calendar management
- Professional conduct
- Administrative processes
- Employee communication
- Record management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Playing Sports
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a [role]
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing and hunting
Timeline
High School Secretary
Hayden High School
05.2024 - 07.2026
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver
Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District #41
10.2015 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Mountain Health & Wellness Behavioral Health
09.2013 - 01.2014
Truck Shop Clerk
Asarco - Ray Mine
03.2005 - 07.2013
Ray Mine Lab Technician
Asarco - Ray Mine
06.2004 - 03.2005
Receptionist/Typesetter
San Manuel Miner/Copper Basin News
01.2004 - 06.2004
Assistant Jury Commissioner
Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court
02.2000 - 11.2003
Courtroom Clerk Assistant/Processor
Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court
08.1999 - 02.2000
Expeditor (Temp. Position)
Asarco-Ray Mine
08.1998 - 06.1999
Radio Executive Assistant
98KUPD-FM/1060-AM Radio Station
06.1998 - 08.1998
Associate - General Studies
Eastern Arizona College
High School Diploma - High school or equivalent
Hayden High School
Associate - General Studies
Central Arizona College