Paul Talavera
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 15 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AND ADVISOR
UC RIVERSIDE
10.2010 - Current
- Education Administration: 15+ years
- · Authorized to oversee all administrative aspects of the graduate program and assist with the department's budget, financial, and accounting mission.
- · Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures
- · Curriculum Development
- · Successfully transacted a high volume of travel, reimbursements, and expenditure reports.
- · Proven ability to monitor budgets related to travel, events, and financial awards to maintain a tight budget and save the department money.
- Compliance and Reporting
- · Ensure that the policies and procedures of the university are being properly adhered to.
- · Collaborated with departments to mediate complex issues within the department concerning students and financials.
- · Excellent analytical skills.
- · Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Education and Support
- · Provided useful information to graduate students, including resources concerning graduation, mental health, or other education-related services.
- Education Qualifications
- Masters, in Public Administration (MPA).
Administrative Assistant
California State University San Bernardino
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
Education
Master Degree in Public Administration (MPA) -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher)
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Docs
- Google Plus
- Spanish - Native
- Resource Coordination
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Training and Orientation
- Compliance Management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Student Records Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AND ADVISOR
UC RIVERSIDE
10.2010 - Current
Administrative Assistant
California State University San Bernardino
01.2008 - 05.2010
Master Degree in Public Administration (MPA) -
California Baptist University
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