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Maria De Jesus Pintos-Gutierrez

Administrative Assistant
Stockton,CA

Summary

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
2008.04 - 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
1998.01 - 2007.03

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
1994.03 - 1996.07
  • 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
1993.03 - 1993.08
  • 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
1989.03 - 1992.12

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
2008.04 - Current

Shift Leader

Jack in the Box
1998.01 - 2007.03

Sales Associate

Macy's
1994.03 - 1996.07

Restaurant Hostess

Chevy's Mexican Restaurant
1993.03 - 1993.08

Shift Leader

Jack in the Box
1989.03 - 1992.12

Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Post University

GED -

Manteca Adult School
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