Leila Garcia
Delray Beach,FL
Summary
A detail oriented and enthusiastic professional with over 25 years experience in administrative and event coordination. Proficient in organizing and managing logistics for corporate events while providing first class administrative assistance to executives and teams. Proven track record of streamlining operations, resolving complex client issues, and enhancing customer satisfaction in fast paced environments. Seeking to utilize strong organizational and communication skills in an administrative or event planning role. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and technologically proficient.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Garden State A-1
Little Falls, NJ
03.1997 - Current
- Coordinated many corporate, private and social events, ensuring smooth operations from beginning to end.
- Managed event budgets, securing cost effective solutions for events, affiliates and clients.
- Negotiated contracts with drivers, vendors and affiliates to ensure satisfactory terms and services.
- Led communication efforts with clients, drivers and affiliates to ensure event requirements were met with all transportation planning.
- Provided on-site event support, including managing vehicles and client check-in.
- Assisted company owners in organizing their daily schedules and appointments, ensuring optimal use of time.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation for executives attending off-site events and meetings.
- Provided general office support, including answering phones, handling emails, filing and preparing memos, reports and presentations.
- Maintained and updated profiles and filing systems, ensuring easy access to documents, configurations, and client information.
- Provided accounts receivables support and manage electronic invoices for corporate clients and vendors.
- Set-up new customer contracts and terms.
- Help handle and resolve customer issues and complaints, including escalated calls.
- Collaborated with logistics team to coordinate events and vehicle availability.
- Handled company social media accounts.
Executive Assistant
Melvin S. Taub, Esq.
Fairfield, NJ
09.2005 - 01.2018
- Assisted in handling all personal and confidential matters.
- Streamlined executive’s calendar both business and personal.
- Managed all projects with team.
- Facilitated meetings and correspondences, ensuring all confidential information was handled with discretion and sensitivity.
- Oversaw all domestic, international and private jet travel arrangements.
- Directed the planning and execution for corporate meetings and events.
- Implemented all digital filing systems and cross-indexed all new cases and documents.
- Provided general office support, including screening calls, handling emails and hiring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Conception
Lodi06-1992
Some College (No Degree) -
Edward Williams College
Hackensack, NJSkills
Highly organized with the ability to multitask in fast-paced environments; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; proficient in customer service and event planning; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams; high attention to detail and problem-solving skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams and Google; fluent in English and Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Melvin S. Taub, Esq.
09.2005 - 01.2018
Event Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Garden State A-1
03.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Conception
Some College (No Degree) -
Edward Williams College
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