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KARLA GARCIA

San Ysidro,CA

Summary

Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined to delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrating a positive attitude to adapt to any situation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist Administrator

Lupita Fernandez & Associates
San Ysidro, CA
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Greeted visitors and customers warmly, offering refreshments as appropriate.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
  • Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
  • Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
  • Prepared documents such as reports, memos, letters, contracts, using Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Money Handler

Express Pawn Shop
San Ysidro, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Quickly exchanged pesos to dollars and dollars to pesos.
  • Accepted and processed credit and cash payments, making correct change from cash register drawer.
  • Followed protocol for intake and accounting of large sums of cash and numerous card transactions.
  • Taught co-workers to follow implemented safeguards and established direct lines of communication for accountability and compliance.
  • Handled money according to company policy.
  • Calculated and counted change quickly.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.

Export Manager

JE EXPORTS
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 04.2021
  • Arranged and executed product shipping and handled packing, routing and customs declarations.
  • Performed data quality and analysis with tracking and tracing to final destination.
  • Coordinated pick-up with piers, trucking companies, steamship line and air carriers for timely delivery.
  • Implemented cost-effective methods to analyze best means of transport for products.
  • Converted products to meet foreign specifications and standards, improving operations.
  • Trained and mentored staff on bid requests, export correspondence, credit collections and foreign trade details.

Scanner

La Bodeguita
San Ysidro, CA
03.2013 - 08.2017
  • Implemented internal best practices to manage data workflows and processing tasks.

  • Prepared requested orders by pulling materials, packing boxes and placing packaged items in delivery staging area.
  • Reviewed electronically scanned document images to verify accuracy.
  • Completed price changes and maintained proper signage for product displays.
  • Completed diary logs to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues with scanning equipment.
  • Verified inventories with daily cycle counts and month-end audits.
  • Coordinated seasonal and promotional marketing collateral and executed signing packages.
  • Complied with safety regulations in terms of document control, strictly following corporate procedures and federal rules.

Sales Associate

Carter's
San Ysidro, CA
11.2012 - 11.2012

(BLACK FRIDAY)

  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.

Education

CERTIFICATION - Health And Wellness

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE FAMILIES
San Ysidro, CA
08.2013

CERTIFICATION - ENGLISH

SAN YSIDRO ADULT SCHOOL
San Ysidro, CA
01.2012

High School Diploma -

CETIS N0. 58
TIJUANA, MEXICO
06.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Southwestern College
San Ysidro, CA

Skills

  • Outstanding costumer treatment
  • Motivated
  • Accounting
  • Strategic planning
  • Cash handling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Issue resolution
  • Exeptional dedication
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Adaptive team player
  • Customer relations
  • Quick learner
  • Multitasking

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Employee of the month at La Bodeguita, November 2014.
  • Employee of the month at La Bodeguita, September 2016.

Certification

  • CPR
  • Over 700 Hours of community service.
  • Zumba Instructor

Timeline

Receptionist Administrator

Lupita Fernandez & Associates
06.2022 - 12.2023

Money Handler

Express Pawn Shop
11.2021 - 05.2022

Export Manager

JE EXPORTS
08.2017 - 04.2021

Scanner

La Bodeguita
03.2013 - 08.2017

Sales Associate

Carter's
11.2012 - 11.2012

CERTIFICATION - Health And Wellness

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE FAMILIES

CERTIFICATION - ENGLISH

SAN YSIDRO ADULT SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

CETIS N0. 58

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Southwestern College
KARLA GARCIA