Lillie M. Lucero
Shasta,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in tribal government and hospitality, notably with Redding Rancheria. Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills, adept at managing confidential records and coordinating meetings. Proficient in Microsoft Office and committed to preserving cultural heritage while fostering community engagement. Recognized for proactive initiative and adaptability in diverse environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Native American Tribal Monitor
Contracted Individual
Shasta, California
06.2025 - Current
- Monitor ground-disturbing work such as grading, trenching, vegetation clearing, and road work when natural soils or sacred sites are involved.
- Watch heavy equipment from a safe distance during excavation and call for work stoppages and flagging when sensitive items appear.
- Identify cultural resources such as artifacts, shell middens, features, and possible human remains.
- Proposed buffer zones to protect culturally significant sites during construction projects. to safeguard culturally significant sites in known sensitive locations.
- Record field activity through daily logs and field notes.
- Coordinated with archaeologists, construction teams, and government agencies to ensure site protection.
Tribal Historic Preservation Agent
Redding Rancheria
Redding, California
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Exercised sovereign authority to protect sacred sites, artifacts, and traditional cultural properties.
- Responded to correspondence and advanced items as needed.
- Scheduled consultation meetings and coordinated calendar availability.
- Attended quarterly governmental agency meetings.
- Attended field days to discuss upcoming project details.
- Maintained confidential records and safeguarded sensitive information.
- Partnered with governmental agencies and organizations to preserve and protect Native American historical findings.
- Scheduled certification for proper trainings and supported monitor readiness.
- Contracted with tribal monitors for project observation assignments.
- Maintained tribal monitor schedules and certification status.
- Processed tribal monitor timesheets and tracked payment records.
Administrative Assistant I- Cultural Department
Redding Rancheria
Redding, CA
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported departmental directionals and followed up on assigned items.
- Coordinated calendars and updated as needed.
- Prepared check requests for processing.
- Helped plan cultural activities for tribal members and community.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail.
- Drafted, edited, and proofread correspondence and reports.
- Recorded meeting minutes and distributed them as needed.
- Created and maintained filing systems.
- Assisted with researching and compiling information.
- Organized and maintained cultural materials.
Public Relations Specialist
Win River Resort & Casino
Redding, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Helped plan, organize, and support tribal events.
- Took photos and assisted with newsletter editing.
- Tracked donation requests and sponsorships.
- Improved document access and maintained filing system structure for easy document retrieval.
- Ordered promotional items.
- Attended meetings and public events, then followed up with details.
Hotel Manager
Win River Resort & Casino
Redding, CA
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Guided employee operations.
- Researched market rates and handled rate management.
- Led monthly department meetings.
- Addressed guest concerns promptly.
- Completed coaching and disciplinary steps.
- Built schedules and adjusted coverage as needed.
- Assisted team members and covered breaks.
- Monitored inventory and restocked as needed.
- Tracked monthly budget and made needed adjustments.
- Collaborated with casino departments on operations, compliance, budget, marketing, and safety.
Hospitality Administrative Assistant
Win River Resort & Casino
Redding, CA
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Supported daily operations by answering incoming calls, sorting mail, and assisted with essential tasks.
- Coordinated meetings and kept an accurate calendar.
- Recorded meeting notes and prepared concise summaries.
- Provided support during confidential personnel discussions.
- Assisted with interview coordination and candidate selection.
- Prepared check requests for processing.
- Kept filing system organized and updated.
- Monitored supply levels and placed office supply orders as needed.
Tribal Council Secretary
Redding Rancheria
Redding, CA
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Handled routine clerical duties, including answering calls, sorting and distributing mail, and keeping calendar updated.
- Organized tribal council and general membership meetings.
- Prepared and distributed council packets.
- Recorded minutes for tribal council, general membership, and RREDCO meetings.
- Secured confidential records.
- Processed check requests and followed direction from council members, as well as the executive team.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Shasta College
Redding, CA01-2011
Skills
- Tribal government and hospitality expertise
- Confidential records management
- Leadership experience
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Proactive initiative
- Adaptability to environments
- Interpersonal skills
- Calendar coordination and meeting documentation
- Effective written communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Micros POS system experience
- Zoom meetings and webinars
- Experienced in Zoom meetings and webinars
Certification
- Native American Monitor 2023
- Native American Monitor 2024
- Native American In-Field Site Survey Monitor 2024
- PG&E Hydro Generation Contractor Safety 2023
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- Wilderness First Aid
- California Lay-Rescuer Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Timeline
Native American Tribal Monitor
Contracted Individual
06.2025 - Current
Tribal Historic Preservation Agent
Redding Rancheria
06.2023 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant I- Cultural Department
Redding Rancheria
07.2020 - 05.2023
Public Relations Specialist
Win River Resort & Casino
04.2018 - 04.2019
Hotel Manager
Win River Resort & Casino
01.2016 - 04.2018
Hospitality Administrative Assistant
Win River Resort & Casino
11.2013 - 01.2016
Tribal Council Secretary
Redding Rancheria
03.2012 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Shasta College