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Ericka  Garcia

Ericka Garcia

Administrative Assistant
Denver,Co

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Detail-oriented administrative assistant with experience in customer service, data entry and office management. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Vanguard Classical Academy
Aurora, CO
04.2023 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols

Paraprofessional

Omar D Blair Charter School
Denver , CO
07.2022 - 07.2023

Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students

  • Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
  • Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc
  • For the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom
  • Assists students (e.g
  • Diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair etc.…) for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs
  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
  • Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
  • Escorts student (e.g
  • Bathroom, classroom, community etc.…) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination
  • Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
  • Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions

Assistant Teacher

Strive Prep
Aurora, CO
11.2019 - 10.2022
  • Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.1
  • Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.2
  • Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.3
  • Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts
  • Presents subject matter to children or adults, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing
  • Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher.6
  • Assists children or adults, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
  • May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.9., Supervise and train staff1
  • Review staff performance and offer constructive feedback2
  • Collaborate with team leads on setting and achieving team-specific goals3
  • Purchase inventory based on current trends, availability of new products and customer interest
  • Display merchandise to maximize purchasing appeal5
  • Organize sales and product demonstrations6
  • Write sales and customer reports and make recommendations for improvements
  • Interact with customers and resolve complaints or grievances8.

Assistant Manager

Verity Wireless
Lakewood, CO
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance customer experience.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.

Education

GED -

Emily Griffith , Denver, CO
10.2019 - 12.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
04.2020 - 10.2020

Skills

Educational assistance

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Timeline

Administrative Assistant - Vanguard Classical Academy
04.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional - Omar D Blair Charter School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Community College of Denver - Some College (No Degree), Business Management
04.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Teacher - Strive Prep
11.2019 - 10.2022
Emily Griffith - GED,
10.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager - Verity Wireless
08.2018 - 05.2020
Ericka GarciaAdministrative Assistant