Lorena Barrera
Uvalde,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Always willing to learn more I am a fast learner and have done attendance entry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Uvalde CISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Housekeeper
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 04.2011
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
Clerk
Gabriel Tafolla Charter School
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Interacted with customers by phone, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases for students attendance
- Maintained filing system and organized students documents for easy retrieval of information.
- purchase orders matching with payments done.
Seamstress
Williamson Dickies
09.1995 - 04.1999
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX08.2012
Enhance Skill Certificate - International Business Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX08.2012
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX05.1993
Skills
- Business Management Principles
- Staff Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Order Supplies
- Staffing Oversight
- McAfee
- Customer Service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Owner
Self-employeed
04.2016 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Uvalde CISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
Housekeeper
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 04.2011
Clerk
Gabriel Tafolla Charter School
09.2001 - 12.2001
Seamstress
Williamson Dickies
09.1995 - 04.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
Enhance Skill Certificate - International Business Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School
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