Laquiesha McQuarters
Los Angeles
Summary
Office Assistant with two years of experience in administrative roles, demonstrating reliability and exceptional communication skills. Proficient in managing office operations to enhance efficiency, ensuring seamless workflows through strong organizational abilities and effective multitasking. Recognized for adaptability and a collaborative spirit, consistently fostering a supportive and productive work environment that drives team success. Committed to delivering high-quality administrative support while maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stepping Foward LA
App Development Intern
09.2025 - Current
- engage in small and large group meeting with different staff ,team member,and senior manager to ensure project assignment were precisely and that accuracy was maintained on the Airtable platform
- provided critical feedback on content and design of the Stepping forward LA app,increasing the app user experience and specific categories ,which require thorough resources an research
- created educational workshop videos on key life skills for young adults navigating college and provided them with insight and tools on how to navigate challenging experiences
- extensive experience in using a variety of database to collect data ,uploading assignments and providing feedback to different colleagues
Office Assistant
Coalition for Responsible Community Development
03.2022 - Current
- Overseeing clerical tasks, such as sorting and sending mail
- Keeping an inventory of office supplies and ordering new materials as needed
- Maintaining files
- Welcoming visitors to your office
- Answering phone calls
- Taking and delivering messages
- Ensuring the office runs smoothly
Public Speaker
Wellnest Foster Youth Institution
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Mentor young adults in effective communication and public speaking strategies
- Utilize personal experience to guide others, foster resilience and growth
- Mentored young adults in public speaking, enhancing their confidence and communication skills for impactful presentations.
- Evaluated participant progress through feedback sessions, refining training methods to ensure meaningful growth and skill acquisition.
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Open mail deliveries and sort as needed
- Sends and delivers faxes; photocopies files and documents; prepares and distributes large mailings
- Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases of records and other information
- Delivers and picks up court records and documents to and from various courtrooms, sections and other court sites
- Operate office machines such as photocopier and scanner, voice mail systems and personal computers
- Answer telephones, direct calls and text messages
- Communicate with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, or explain information, take orders and address complaints
Inhome Caregiving Assistance
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintain records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles with other dressing and grooming
- Care for patients by changing bed linen, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assistance with their personal care
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
Office Assistance
Second Chance Community Service
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior in procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, art, and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Teach basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Maintaining case history record
Education
A.A. - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2020 - 01.2027
High School Diploma -
Five Key Charter School
Los Angeles, CA 04.2019 - 08.2019
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Los Angeles trade
01.2025
Skills
- Reliable
- Self-Starter
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Creative
- Trustworthy
- Multi-task
- Organized
- Data Entry
- File Maintenance
- Office Coordination
- Empowering others
Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Cpr Certificate
Timeline
Stepping Foward LA
App Development Intern
09.2025 - Current
Public Speaker
Wellnest Foster Youth Institution
05.2024 - 02.2025
Office Assistant
Coalition for Responsible Community Development
03.2022 - Current
A.A. - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2020 - 01.2027
High School Diploma -
Five Key Charter School
04.2019 - 08.2019
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
Inhome Caregiving Assistance
08.2015 - 02.2016
Office Assistance
Second Chance Community Service
01.2015 - 02.2016
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Los Angeles trade