Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

Gwynne Canales

Kadena,47

Summary

Poised nursing student with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Spouse Mentor

United States Air Force
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in locating housing for displaced families
  • Conducted ongoing family/spouse needs assessments to verify requirements
  • Interviewed persons to obtain variety of information applicable to provision of services to become a mentor
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to spouses.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to the military community.
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
  • Maintained internal database roster for deployed family members, coordinated activities and other relevant details until member returned.
  • Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Developed outcomes-based work plans for community.

School Bus Driver

Yellowfin Transportation
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Reported delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios
  • Drove gasoline, diesel and electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities
  • Prepared and submitted reports that included number of students and trips, hours worked, mileage and fuel consumption
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Maintained North Dakota driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
  • Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
  • Maintained knowledge of first-aid procedures
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment for proper functionality
  • Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner
  • Reported bus malfunctions or needed repairs
  • Reported delinquent student behaviors to school administration
  • Followed safety rules as students board and exit buses and crossed streets near bus stops
  • Maintained order among students during trips to ensure safety
  • Conducted staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Obeyed federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.

Administrative Assistant

Advantage Electric Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.

Junior Portfolio Manager

Asset Servicing Group
02.2011 - 01.2014
  • Evaluated portfolio performance and risk exposure to support client investment success.
  • Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
  • Developed rebalancing strategies to minimize risk exposures.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Medical Records Specialist

Austin Radiological Association
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Leveraged CRM system to update contact lists and perform data entry
  • Established professional and collaborative working relationships with company associates and external parties
  • Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to appropriate personnel
  • Monitored and coordinated venue reservations and travel arrangements, facilitating meetings and events
  • Designed and streamlined departmental forms, fostering data entry and retrieval
  • Resolved issues, escalating major conflicts and concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and reconciliation of expense reports
  • Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries
  • Prepared purchase requisitions and requests for payment, informing managers of resources required
  • Maintained calendars and schedules to set appointments for management team
  • Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
  • Utilized sign-in and badge systems to screen and monitor visitors
  • Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to maintain office productivity
  • Proofread and edited correspondence to fix typographical errors or mistakes in grammar
  • Provided cross-coverage support for other administrative personnel
  • Used Microsoft Office Suite to create and revise documents and presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
05-2027

Associate of Applied Science -

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas
05-2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Richard King High School
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • First Aid Certification
  • Investment strategies
  • Portfolio Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Database Management
  • Filing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Medical Records Management
  • Cultural competence
  • Basic nursing care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Infection control standards

Certification

  • Commercial Driver License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Suicide Awareness Certification
  • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Certified

References

References available upon request

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Yellowfin Transportation
12.2021 - 03.2023

Key Spouse Mentor

United States Air Force
09.2017 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant

Advantage Electric Inc.
03.2014 - 01.2021

Junior Portfolio Manager

Asset Servicing Group
02.2011 - 01.2014

Medical Records Specialist

Austin Radiological Association
08.2008 - 03.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Richard King High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minot State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Del Mar College
Gwynne Canales