To secure a position in an emerging growth-oriented company where my educational background, work experience, and skills can be utilized.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Backyard Visions, Inc.
Personal Assistant / Draftsman & Permit Coordinator
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
Manage and oversee the entire permit process for residential/commercial construction projects, including addressing corrections
Liaise with local government agencies to ensure the timely issuance of permits
Coordinate with county, city, pool engineers, and construction teams to compile necessary documentation
Drafting site plans focusing on residential pool construction projects
Strong understanding of local building codes, zoning laws, and permit processes
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers, staff and project teams
Personal Assistant responsibilities include drafting and managing contracts, project management, organizing files and lists, meeting with clients to go over details regarding their pool projects, assisting the company owner and office staff with daily tasks, including calendar scheduling, customer service, emails, and phone calls
Office Management responsibilities include maintaining showroom organization, managing marketing and rewards programs, maintaining social media, website, and other online presence, ordering office supplies, etc
Central Coast Zoo Society
Event Coordinator
05.2007 - 05.2008
Job overview
Organized and planned fundraisers for the Charles Paddock Zoo, including the 'Monte Carlo Night' event in May 2008
Secured sponsorships and donations from the public and local businesses
Developed promotional materials, such as brochures, pamphlets, and presentation materials, handled public relations through fairs, radio, and newspapers, and coordinated event details with the City of Atascadero and Board Members
Central Coast Neurology
Neurology Technician/Office Assistant
06.2002 - 05.2004
Job overview
Conducted electrodiagnostic testing, including nerve conduction studies, BOTOX preparations, and a range of neuropsychological tests such as the Mini-Mental Status Exam, Frontal Assessment Battery, and Visual Field Topography
Managed administrative responsibilities, including answering phones, setting appointments, greeting patients, coordinating with pharmaceutical representatives, managing medical records, verifying insurance, ordering supplies, organizing patient rooms, and filing
Home Care-Giver Services
Office Manager
09.2001 - 06.2002
Job overview
Conducted all interviews, screenings (including background checks), and hiring processes for potential caregivers
Oversaw employee work schedules and managed administrative duties, including customer service, phone management, record keeping, confidential file management, payroll, billing, data entry, and mail handling
Verizon Credit Inc.
Administrative Secretary
08.2000 - 09.2001
Job overview
Delivered comprehensive administrative support, including managing phone calls, greeting visitors, typing correspondence, preparing contracts and reports, conducting data entry, and providing customer service
Developed and maintained administrative processes for accounts payable and receivable, check handling, office systems maintenance, supply and equipment ordering, filing, and mail/shipping management
Countrywide Securities Corporation
Marketing Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
06.1998 - 07.2000
Job overview
Coordinated events, direct mail campaigns, advertisements, and inventory management
Organized conferences, including contract negotiations with hotels/vendors, designing brochures/flyers, managing mailers, registration, payments, sponsors, speakers, and workbooks
Created, designed, and edited books, documents, slide presentations, and special 'calendars' for company distribution
Handled various administrative tasks such as answering phones, arranging travel, scheduling calendars, managing expense reports, typing correspondence, conducting internet research, maintaining records, reports, and databases, ordering supplies, and filing
Education
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
01.2003
California State University, Northridge
01.1999
University Overview
Studied Business Marketing
Moorpark College
Associate Degree
01.1997
Royal High School
Diploma
01.1995
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Structure Studios
Cloud Storage (OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox)
Quickbooks Enterprise
The Service Program
Social Media
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Personal Assistant / Draftsman & Permit Coordinator