Raquel Hernandez
Ventura,CA
Summary
Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, managing operations, and coordinating complex projects. Known for anticipating needs, streamlining workflows, and driving efficiency and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Dr. Stuart Fischbein
08.2024 - Current
- Manage complex calendar and travel logistics, coordinating 15–25 monthly engagements across speaking events, podcast recordings, and workshops
- Coordinate 10–15 workshops annually, supporting 15–20+ attendees per event and managing registration, communication, and logistics end-to-end
- Handled primary communications for over 50 monthly interactions, facilitating partnerships, media inquiries, and client relations.
- Oversaw tracking and reconciliation of $100K+ annual workshop revenue, providing accurate reporting and timely follow-through.
- Updated and optimized website and Linktree to enhance user experience and accessibility., supporting a digital audience of 100K+ monthly users
- Created and distributed monthly newsletters to 2,000+ subscribers, sharing relevant updates and information.
Podcast Project Manager/Producer
Birthing Instincts
10.2023 - Current
- Launched and managed Patreon community, growing membership to 1,000+ active members and increasing recurring revenue
- Led marketing initiatives across social platforms, driving consistent audience growth and engagement on Instagram, YouTube, and podcast platforms
- Coordinated workflows across remote team in 3–4 time zones, achieving on-time delivery of content and campaigns
- Edit and deliver video content for weekly releases and promotional clips
- Design promotional assets and merchandise supporting brand visibility across multiple digital channels
- Researched and managed 5–10 vendor partnerships, aligning with brand goals while optimizing costs
ESL Student Services Assistant
Santa Barbara City College
01.2006 - Current
- Led outreach and retention efforts, increasing engagement and support for 100+ students annually, fostering a more inclusive learning environment
- Develop enrollment tracking systems contributing to a 2x increased retention and sustained program growth
- Identified equity gaps and implemented initiatives that improved access and enhanced student success outcomes
- Oversaw program operations for over 200 ESL students each semester, ensuring effective support and resource allocation
- Designed reports and workflows across departments, improving communication and streamlining processes for better operational efficiency
- Ensured compliance with state and institutional policies in all program processes
- Present program updates and advocate for student needs in leadership and departmental meetings
Education
A.S. - Business Administration & Management
Santa Barbara City College
Santa BarbaraSkills
- Administrative Support
- Project Coordination
- Team Coordination
- Calendar & Travel
- Workflow Optimization
- Executive communication
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Event coordination
Recognition
- Employee of the Year, SBCC, 2012
- Employee of the Year, DoubleTree, 2004
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year – Santa Barbara City College (2012)
- Employee of the Year – DoubleTree Resort (2004)
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Dr. Stuart Fischbein
08.2024 - Current
Podcast Project Manager/Producer
Birthing Instincts
10.2023 - Current
ESL Student Services Assistant
Santa Barbara City College
01.2006 - Current
A.S. - Business Administration & Management
Santa Barbara City College