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Mariaelena Covarrubias

Whittier,CA

Summary

Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.

Service-oriented Volunteer committed to collaborating with others to achieve common objectives. Cultured and friendly individual versed in providing clerical support and filing documentation. Commended for assisting with volunteer recognition activities and events to drive outreach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Next Level Theatre
Whittier, CA
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist costume designer in creating costumes for their musical productions
  • Organized and maintained sewing room and supplies making sure it is well stocked for any character costuming needs
  • Maintain list of actors and clothing sizes accordingly
  • Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.

Secretary

Whittier City School District
Whittier, CA
09.1999 - Current
  • Communication with parents, teachers, and administrative personnel issues to provide immediate resolution to various questions regarding student status for free and reduced lunch programs.
  • Maintain confidential information regarding students special nutritional needs.
  • Participate in the Wellness and Afterschool program regarding nutritional students' needs.
  • Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary
  • Prepare contracts, accounting records, purchase orders and records, reports, and correspondence for monthly Board of Directors' consent and approval.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Developed an efficient document-tracking system that allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Fashion Design

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
01-2025

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Recordkeeping and confidentiality
  • Document management
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Customer service
  • Administrative tasks
  • Community Outreach
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Empathy and patience
  • Historical Fashion Research
  • Critical Evaluation of Historical Events
  • Visual Communication
  • Proficient in Fabric Manipulation
  • Textile Knowledge
  • Wardrobe Organization
  • Character Design

Affiliations

  • Avid Reader
  • enjoy the outdoors and hiking

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Volunteer

Next Level Theatre
01.2019 - Current

Secretary

Whittier City School District
09.1999 - Current

Certificate of Technical Studies - Fashion Design

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Rio Hondo College
Mariaelena Covarrubias