Karla Garcia
San Fernando,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and time management. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always willing to learn.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payables and Receivables Accountant
Rigz
01.2022 - Current
- Handled day-to-day receivables and application to drive financial accuracy.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Resolved any customer inquiries or complaints to restore satisfaction.
- Utilized computer systems to accurately increase disbursement of carriers
Medical Assistant
Greater Valley Optometry
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Barista Shift Lead
Starbucks, Barista
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
- Generated friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
Supplemental Instructor Teacher
California State University, Northridge - CSUN
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Attended and led supplemental sessions.
- Met with faculty members to discuss course content and progress .
- Assist students with reviewing course material and improving comprehension.
- Collected attendance data for program management.
- Led discussions and activities centered around course content.
- Received and processed student feedback to assess, evaluate and improve program.
Editor
California State University, Northridge - CSUN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
Tutor Mentor
Self Employed Services
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University
Northridge, CA05.2020
Panorama High School
Panorama City, CA2015
Skills
- Data Inputting
- Promotional Marketing and Advertising
- Editing and Proofreading
- Editing written, audio, visual, or photography through various programs including Canva and Adobe Photoshop
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Management
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Payables and Receivables Accountant
Rigz
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Greater Valley Optometry
06.2021 - 01.2022
Supplemental Instructor Teacher
California State University, Northridge - CSUN
06.2017 - 06.2019
Editor
California State University, Northridge - CSUN
01.2017 - 01.2019
Barista Shift Lead
Starbucks, Barista
07.2016 - 06.2021
Tutor Mentor
Self Employed Services
11.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University
Panorama High School
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