Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Marie Tagudena

Carson,CA

Summary

Accomplished administrative assistant with a track record of success in providing outstanding service to clients in high-pressure settings. Possessing a keen attention to detail and strong decision-making abilities to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic required for success in independent or team environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead

Hammer Museum
03.2021 - Current
  • Guided and mentored as many as 90 student workers per exhibition cycle
  • Streamlined inventory and other departmental projects
  • Standardized hiring, onboarding, discipline, and scheduled all part-time employees to meet daily operational needs
  • Coordination with the Events, Public Programs, and Academic Programs teams to meet on-the-ground needs for over 300 programs each year
  • Facilitated crowd management for high-profile events such as concerts, programming, and exhibition opening celebrations for 1000-5000 visitors
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on Gallery Operation procedures
  • Oversaw employee engagement and performance evaluation
  • Performed administrative tasks including file/content maintenance and correspondence with other stakeholders.

Construction Site Photographer/Project Archivist

Shimmick Construction Co. Inc, AECOM
05.2013 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded photographic documentation of the construction and development of the Long Beach International Gateway Project, Complex Foothills WTP Pre-Treatment System Project, and foundation work on the Automated People Mover (APM) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Shimmick’s drilling division, Legacy Foundations
  • Strengthened photographic content based on 3-week and 9-week work-breakdown schedule timetables
  • Implemented a system for storing and retrieving photographic images for use in bids, depositions, and publications
  • Enhanced work progress photographs for management committee reviews and monthly progress reports
  • Upgraded photo documentation of safety hazards conditions for use in safety meetings and presentations
  • Administrative support for CEO, CFO, Project Management, and Project Engineers
  • Coordinated field activity documentation with the Construction Manager, Engineers, and Superintendents
  • Input, process, and index purchase orders in Vista Project Management system and Paperless Environment (pVault)
  • Managed purchase orders and their status for Project Committee Management for amounts exceeding $2,500
  • Completed a 10-hour OSHA Outreach Training Course for Construction and held a U.S

Photo Editor/Office Administrator

C F Kent Contract, Inc
04.2011 - 01.2014
  • Managed daily operations and special projects to support senior executives and boost organizational success
  • Navigated meetings and events while coordinating with project managers and owners to meet goals and deadlines
  • Strategically managed executive calendars, coordinating meetings, appointments, events, and finalizing travel and networking arrangements
  • Oversaw files and content and reviewed documents, memos, letters, reports, and presentations
  • Maintaining team efficiency by monitoring office supplies and replenishing when necessary
  • Updated business and travel expense protocol and streamlined in a fast-paced environment
  • Planned and executed social events, including catering arrangements
  • Maintained strict confidential employee files regarding salary increases, deductions, garnishments, benefits, payroll, and W-2 withholdings
  • Designed marketing collateral including brochures, catalogs, flyers, and magazine ads
  • Photographic image exporting, color correction, retouching, and manipulation
  • Devised digital preservation in a server-based archive
  • Photographed furniture products for print materials
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Ordered and distributed food during long operations events and lunch meetings
  • Managed visitor arrangements, coordination, and liaison, as well as vendor visits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022

Skills

  • Communication (Oral and Written)
  • Documentation
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Meeting Support
  • Special Event Projects
  • Department of Labor OSHA 10-Hour card
  • Master Calender Management
  • Departmental Support
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Advanced MS Office Suite Proficiency
  • Records Management Databases

Timeline

Lead

Hammer Museum
03.2021 - Current

Construction Site Photographer/Project Archivist

Shimmick Construction Co. Inc, AECOM
05.2013 - 01.2021

Photo Editor/Office Administrator

C F Kent Contract, Inc
04.2011 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of California - Los Angeles
Marie Tagudena