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Geyla Varela

Garden City ,KS

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level (transitioning to teaching) position. Ready to help school achieve goals. Passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After-School Tutor

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
02.2003 - 05.2003
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

Receptionist

Linder & Marquez Law Office
08.2005 - 10.2006
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Court Clerk

City Of Garden City
10.2006 - 11.2011
  • Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
  • Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
  • Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
  • Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
  • Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in.
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
  • Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
  • Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
  • Operated specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards.
  • Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
  • Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.

Loan Assistant

Golden Plains Credit Union
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Monitored key dates to obtain information by deadlines.
  • Reviewed application files to check for completion and compliance with institutional standards.
  • Corroborated on-time payments and meeting of loan terms by assessing customer accounts.
  • Communicated acceptance or rejection to applicants via mail, email, telephone or personal consultations.

Elementary School Secretary

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
04.2017 - 05.2021
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • School lunch secretary (duties apply above).

Office Manager

E & M Truck & Trailer Services LLC
06.2019 - Current
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Education

No Degree - Elementary Education

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
05-2028

No Degree - Social Work

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-2019

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Billing
  • Student supervision
  • Filing systems
  • Meeting preparation
  • Phone etiquette
  • Strong organization
  • Calendar management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multitasking and time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Clear communication
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

City of Garden City Leadership

Quickbooks


Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Office Manager

E & M Truck & Trailer Services LLC
06.2019 - Current

Elementary School Secretary

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
04.2017 - 05.2021

Loan Assistant

Golden Plains Credit Union
08.2015 - 03.2016

Court Clerk

City Of Garden City
10.2006 - 11.2011

Receptionist

Linder & Marquez Law Office
08.2005 - 10.2006

After-School Tutor

USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
02.2003 - 05.2003

No Degree - Elementary Education

Garden City Community College

No Degree - Social Work

Fort Hays State University

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