Melanie Zarate
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
City of Lancaster, CA
Lancaster, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
Teacher's Assistant
Highland High School
01.2023 - Current
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Waitress
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
06.2018 - Current
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Palmdale, CA06.2024
Skills
- Client and customer service oriented,
- Collaborating with staff and other professionals to ensure goals are met
- Detail oriented
- Ability to maintain organization
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at once
Timeline
Office Assistant
City of Lancaster, CA
10.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Highland High School
01.2023 - Current
Waitress
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Highland High School