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Spanish, English
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AdministrativeAssistant

Flor Elena Handyside

Los Gatos,CA

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Front Desk Duties. Payroll And HR Support.
San Jose, CA
07.2000 - 04.2002
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.

Retail Sales Associate

Sales Associates
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
04.1995 - 04.1996
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escuela De Mecanica Dental
Mexico City
08.1995

Skills

  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Document and File Management
  • Administrative and Clerical Support
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

Spanish, English

Spanish is my first language. I was born in Mexico and moved to California 25 years ago.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Front Desk Duties. Payroll And HR Support.
07.2000 - 04.2002

Retail Sales Associate

Sales Associates
04.1995 - 04.1996

High School Diploma -

Escuela De Mecanica Dental
Flor Elena Handyside