PRISCILLA GARZA
Fort Benning,GA
Summary
Looking to secure a position where I can apply my leadership, motivation, creativity, and experience, to succeed as a team. I am an English graduate with an emphasis in creative writing. I am currently pursuing my Masters in market management. I have volunteered and organized events for military families and soldiers for the last two years. I have accomplished several fundraising initiatives that raised thousands to help boost morale and give back to the community. I have experience in managing people and a business to ensure that everything functions proficiently and professionally. My previous work experience required administrative tasks such as creating memos, calendars, PowerPoints, flyers, and excel sheets. As well as keeping track of personal contacts and records for emergency use. I am a team player who always wants to elevate my team to the next level. I have great time management skills and I strive to learn and perfect any craft or job given to me.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Soldier and Family Readiness Leader
U.S Army Volunteer
Grafenwöhr , Germany
10.2020 - 05.2022
- I began volunteering in 2020 and have volunteered over 300 hours helping families and soldiers
- My duties and responsibilities included bridging the gap of communication between the service member and their families by communicating accurate and reliable information
- I held quarterly meetings, sent out monthly emails detailing services and events for the month, and managed the social media account
- I helped direct families if there was ever an issue they could not solve or get answers to
- I worked with senior leaders to facilitate the execution of major events in the area
- I have recruited and led over 20 volunteers to plan and fundraise events for families and soldiers to enjoy
- In recognition for my volunteering, I have received a Molly Pitcher volunteering honor as well as a Public Service Commendation Medal.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Site Manager
StorQuest Self Storage
Waipahu , HI
11.2013 - 05.2016
- I started as an Assistant Manager and was later promoted to Site Manager at StorQuest Self Storage
- My duties and responsibilities included oversight of the property, and managing over 500 rental units
- Provide customer service and persuade potential customers to store with us
- Enforce all workplace policies and procedures and ensure the safety of our workers and customers
- I managed four employees on my property and created and set monthly goals for my team.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Provided general office administration, correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Material Handler
Jostens Ring Factory
Denton , TX
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Floor Organizer
- Jostens Ring Factory
- I received my Bachelor of Arts in 2019 and I am currently working on my Masters’s in Marketing
- I began volunteering in 2020 and have volunteered over 300 hours helping families and soldiers
- I have received a Molly Pitcher volunteering honor as well as a Public
- Service Commendation Medal., I was a Floor Organizer for Jostens Ring Factory
- My responsibilities were to organize the thousands of ring molds alphabetically and numerically that were pulled each day for production
- It required an immense eye for detail and organization skills.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
Masters’s - Marketing Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Arizona 12.2019
Skills
- Microsoft 365 including MS Teams, One Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Customer service and aiding customer needs
- Build calendars, flyers, and managing companies social media
- Managed email roadsters and email chains
- Held quarterly meetings, and monthly emails for families to access information
- Led over 20 volunteers
- Managed social events and information fairs for families and soldiers
- Executed the senior leaders’ vision for the company
- Planning fundraisers to raise money for community events
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Soldier and Family Readiness Leader
U.S Army Volunteer
10.2020 - 05.2022
Site Manager
StorQuest Self Storage
11.2013 - 05.2016
Material Handler
Jostens Ring Factory
08.2007 - 08.2009
Masters’s - Marketing Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
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