Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, enhancing office efficiency and mastering database management. Excelled in bilingual communication and clerical support, boosting parish service outreach. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to fostering positive relationships, ensuring operational excellence and superior customer service.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish
04.2008 - Current
General Tasks
Personally answer all incoming phone calls
Greet visitors and vendors and walk them through the check-in process
Respond to general inquiries via email and telephone promptly
Check general voicemail messages and make sure they get to the appropriate staff person
Manage requests for Mass Intentions, including recording and processing Mass intention donations
Be knowledgeable of current church services, programs, activities, and outreach opportunities and communicate offerings to all making inquiries
Sign for deliveries, sort and distribute mail and deliveries to the appropriate staff person
Capable of speaking to persons in financial need and providing accurate information on assistance that may be available from the parish
Ability to limit and defer solicitors
Oversees timely opening and closing of office each day
Maintain a tidy reception area and church office
General Administrative Tasks
Coordinates information for baptisms, funerals, and weddings and works closely with clergy for each request
Collaborating with clergy, overseeing and recording all sacramental entries in parish records, and preparing certificates. Preparing Baptismal and Marriage Certificates
Ability to operate office equipment
Supporting the overall needs of the staff team as required by the Pastor
Keep Staff informed of all hospitalizations and deaths of active volunteers/parishioners
Provide administrative support to other staff members as needed
Calendar/facilities administrator for the parish facilities requests and coordinates the use of keys as needed
Maintain filing systems, both hard and electronic copies, for the Pastoral team
Attend staff meetings/gatherings and any other events as required for Staff
Additional tasks as assigned
Maintain and order office supplies as needed
Familiar and respectful of Catholic teachings and practices, including knowledge of sacraments, liturgical seasons
Bilingual – English/Spanish is preferred
Understanding of Staff and church leadership structure
Friendly with excellent people skills
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Must have effective telephone techniques
Professional temperament and appearance
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and poise
Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Committed to the mission and values of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and the Catholic Church
Proficiency in MS Office (MS Publisher, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint) Experience using database software. ParishSoft experience.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‐task and prioritize work
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
01.1998 - 03.2007
responsible for ensuring the shift runs smoothly and effectively.
Order accuracy: Ensuring orders are timely, accurate, and of high quality
Team management: Scheduling shifts, assigning duties, and coaching new employees
Restaurant cleanliness: Modeling and monitoring the cleanliness of the restaurant's interior and exterior
Food safety: Understanding and adhering to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards
Guest service: Modeling a "guest comes first" attitude and encouraging team members to ask for help when needed
Other tasks: Performing multiple job tasks, such as helping with order taking and cashiering during busy times
Sales Associate
Macy's
03.1994 - 07.1996
Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Restaurant Hostess
Chevy's Mexican Restaurant
03.1993 - 08.1993
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers in keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Prepared dining room for service by cleaning, organizing tables, and placing table settings.
I watched dining area staff evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or placed them on waitlist.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
She answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
We checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
She assisted FOH and BOH staff in driving smooth service execution and maximizing guest satisfaction.
She worked with front-of-house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided a friendly and warm presence throughout a good dining experience
They provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Answered phone calls to take orders, gave information, and documented reservations.
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
03.1989 - 12.1992
Responsible for ensuring the shift runs smoothly and effectively.
Order accuracy: Ensuring orders are timely, accurate, and of high quality
Team management: Scheduling shifts, assigning duties, and coaching new employees
Restaurant cleanliness: Modeling and monitoring the cleanliness of the restaurant's interior and exterior
Food safety: Understanding and adhering to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards
Guest service: Modeling a "guest comes first" attitude and encouraging team members to ask for help when needed
Other tasks: Performing multiple job tasks, such as helping with order taking and cashiering during busy times
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT
04.2024
GED -
Manteca Adult School
Manteca, CA.
05.1998
Skills
Filing
Clerical Support
Mail handling
Data Entry
Reception oversight
Customer Service
Computer Proficiency
Office Management
Spanish Fluency
Administrative Support
Meticulous attention to detail
Multi-line phone proficiency
Supervising staff
Accounting skills
Business Correspondence
Dedicated Team Player
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Social Media Management
Internet Research
Deadline-oriented
Professional Communication
Office Equipment Maintenance
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Scheduling and calendar management
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish
04.2008 - Current
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
01.1998 - 03.2007
Sales Associate
Macy's
03.1994 - 07.1996
Restaurant Hostess
Chevy's Mexican Restaurant
03.1993 - 08.1993
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
03.1989 - 12.1992
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Post University
GED -
Manteca Adult School
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