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MONICA ARREOLA

San Ysidro,CA

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/Venue Assistant

Deseo Studios
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Answered phone system and online messages, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors in English and Spanish.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve clientele organization and management with different software.
  • Scheduled some appointments for clients and staff members.
  • Supported heavily on the studio's marketing through social media with a lot of content creation.


Venue Assistant:

  • Promoted special deals for venue renting through social media.
  • Reached out and followed up with potential prospects.
  • Closed contracts and made sure the client followed and respected the rules of our venue contract.
  • Reached out to different local vendors for some of our events and venue rentals.

Special Events Assistant

San Diego State University Student Affairs
08.2022 - 05.2023

Assisted in planning, creativity, and logistics for our school's student events under one of our largest organizations- Commuter Leadership.

  • Compiled and managed event inventory, supplies, and equipment.
  • Researched for local vendors and activities accordingly to our office's budget.
  • Assisted in coordinating in the actual event with check in, directing and helping vendors, and managing student activities.
  • Supported our organization's marketing through social media with creative content.

Office Assistant

AC Tree Service
07.2023 - 08.2023

Temporary gig where I...

  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and set up estimate appointments.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Completed tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.

Cashier/Food Preparer

Citrina Berry Fresh Restaurant
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Welcomed customers and introduced them to specials and discounts.
  • In charge of cashiering and making cold orders.
  • Kept track of all cash and credit transactions.
  • Was an initiator on learning the new cashiering system “Spot On,” took notes on what the new system needed to improve
  • Helped with inventory and merchandise
  • Answered any customer's questions and concerns.

Event Organizer

Women’s Museum of California
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Welcomed visitors to our museum.
  • Participated in planning and organizing one of the museum's well known events, Hall of Fame.
  • Organized former, recognized inductees and speakers’ pictures into a slideshow from past events to honor the in the event.


Youth Advocate

Casa Familiar Center
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Tutored elementary and middle school students with their homework in English and Spanish.
  • Planned and coordinated outdoor activities for children.
  • Cleaned computers’ PC.
  • Helped with inventory.
  • Coordinated and facilitated our community's annual Thanksgiving Dinner, directing a large population of bilingual families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English

San Diego State University
San Diego, California
05.2023

High School Diploma -

San Ysidro High School
San Diego, California
06.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish
  • Experienced in a variety of softwares including Excel, Less Annoying CRM, Microsoft 365, Zen Planner, Adobe, and Canva
  • Organizational skills (time management, prioritization, scheduling)
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Perseverance
  • Multitasking
  • Worked in fast-paced environments

Additional Information

  • HONORS AND AWARDS , Certification of Peer Family Planning Health Worker Training (January 2018) Guaranteed Admission Offer to San Diego State University through Compact for Success (March 2017) Grade Principal's Honor Roll (2014-2018)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

 

Serena Cuevas

Owner of Deseo Studios

Admin. Assistant/Venue Department Assistant

director@deseostudios.com

(619) 733-0505


Elvira Clemente

Co-owner of AC Tree Service

Office Assistant

Elvira@actreeservicerialto.com

(909) 380-6110


Zach McDaniel 

Supervisor/Student Life Advisor at San Diego State University's Student Affairs & Diversity

Special Events Assistant 

zmcdaniel@sdsu.edu

(760) 644-3679


Carolina Ramirez

Supervisor/Manager at Deseo Studios

Admin. Assistant/Venue Department Assistant

itzel_4612@hotmail.com

(619) 484-1310


Timeline

Office Assistant

AC Tree Service
07.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant/Venue Assistant

Deseo Studios
10.2022 - 07.2023

Special Events Assistant

San Diego State University Student Affairs
08.2022 - 05.2023

Cashier/Food Preparer

Citrina Berry Fresh Restaurant
01.2021 - 04.2022

Event Organizer

Women’s Museum of California
03.2020 - 05.2020

Youth Advocate

Casa Familiar Center
09.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - English

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

San Ysidro High School
MONICA ARREOLA