Juan Gomez
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Dynamic executive and operational professional with proven expertise in optimizing organizational systems and enhancing executive support. Skilled in directing updates, monitoring progress, and resolving issues through effective collaboration with management and staff. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrative Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, CA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed executive-level office operations for District Service Center.
- Maintained and organized Director's calendar and scheduling activities.
- Coordinated special projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.
- Supported Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation on various initiatives.
- Assisted in budget preparation by tracking, analyzing, and reporting expenditures.
- Processed requisitions efficiently to meet operational needs.
- Prepared diverse reports and documents in spreadsheet and presentation formats.
- Served as department liaison to internal and external organizations, enhancing communication.
Executive Assistant III / Operations Manager
UCLA Lab School
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed and coordinated operational and executive administrative functions of the school.
- Oversaw maintenance to ensure safe, functional, and presentable campus facilities.
- Established strong working relationships with team members and support departments.
- Identified and onboarded qualified candidates to build resilient teams.
- Coordinated campus purchasing, procurement, and account reconciliations.
- Trained staff in BruinBuy and BruinBuy Plus, UCLA's Procure-to-Pay system.
- Served as liaison between SE&IS Dean's Office, HRPC North, and external organizations.
- Authored reports and correspondences for Leadership Team distribution on various projects.
Assistant to the Administration
UCLA Lab School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Streamlined executive office operations in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated academic human resources functions to enhance efficiency.
- Supported Leadership Administration Team with diverse administrative tasks.
- Relieved administrators of multiple projects to optimize workflow.
- Managed Leadership Team's calendars and schedules for effective time allocation.
- Delivered professional first impressions to visitors, providing informed assistance.
- Trained office staff on equipment and software to improve proficiency.
- Acted as department liaison with internal and external organizations and vendors.
Plant Manager, Quality Control Associate
Storopack, Inc.
Downey, CA
10.2011 - 09.2018
- Transformed plant from operating at a loss to profitability within two years.
- Managed all operations for Los Angeles plant of international packaging manufacturing company.
- Supervised 30 employees across operations, maintenance, and logistics functions.
- Monitored KPIs and developed strategic improvement plans for underperforming areas.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws and permits.
- Conducted visual inspections to verify quality of finished products.
- Organized inventory counts and performed monthly and annual audits for accuracy.
- Prepared daily logistics coordination for fleet of eight trucks and 48 trailers.
- Managed payroll time and attendance of employees.
Site Coordinator
Carney Educational Services
Maywood, CA
05.2008 - 10.2011
- Coordinated after school program, ensuring effective implementation of policies and procedures.
- Managed payroll scheduling for Site Instructors to ensure timely compensation.
- Maintained student attendance rosters, incident reports, and documentation of community involvement.
- Facilitated communication with school administration, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Empowered employees through skill development and regular performance feedback.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews to evaluate employee effectiveness.
- Prepared staff schedules, assigning specific duties to enhance program delivery.
- Recruitment of potential participants through active outreach initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/Latino Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2011
Professional Development - Advanced Management Training
Storopack Advanced Management Training Program
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Administrative/Executive Support
- Office, Reception, and Staff Management
- Operations and Logistics
- Project Coordination
- Procurement, Purchasing, Reconciliation
- Calendar management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Canva
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Process improvement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Managed operations and successfully re-opened UCLA Lab School during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Streamlined, updated, and digitized UCLA Lab School's operations and facilities request processes
- Turned Storopack's biggest manufacturing plant in the United States from operating at a loss to becoming profitable within 2 years of becoming Plant Manager
Timeline
Senior Administrative Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
09.2024 - 02.2025
Executive Assistant III / Operations Manager
UCLA Lab School
02.2020 - 07.2024
Assistant to the Administration
UCLA Lab School
01.2019 - 02.2020
Plant Manager, Quality Control Associate
Storopack, Inc.
10.2011 - 09.2018
Site Coordinator
Carney Educational Services
05.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/Latino Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Professional Development - Advanced Management Training
Storopack Advanced Management Training Program
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