Rebeca Perez
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with over 15 years in technical writing and editorial roles. Expert in document editing, enhancing organizational efficiency, and meeting diverse client needs with a focus on detail and clarity. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic environment that values effective communication and operational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Administrative Assistant
NASA Johnson Space Center: Human Research Program
Houston, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Generated, customized, and proofread formal business correspondence.
- Ensured professional conduct during the facilitation of permanent local and foreign national badge issuance.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to company policies.
- Managed administrative tasks such as coordinating meeting locations, scheduling conference rooms, managing calendars, and updating documents and reports to support program operations.
- Managed inventory processes for flight kit memorabilia, supporting successful award ceremonies.
- Organized administrative support for the annual HRP Investigators' Workshop, facilitating smooth event execution.
- Acted as a subject matter expert for IdMAX, managing badging requests efficiently.
- Coordinated comprehensive travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with government regulations and streamlined logistics.
- Ensured proper handling of sensitive materials by following established policies.
Publishing Intern
Texas Tech University Press
Remote, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared manuscripts and typeset materials for university press catalog.
- Participated in detailed copyediting processes for upcoming publications.
- Ensured proofreading marks were applied to unpublished manuscripts to enhance clarity and readability.
- Conducted extensive research focusing on media outlet exploration and database verification to improve organizational efficiency.
- Edited manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with publishing standards.
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
Branch & Division Secretary
NASA Johnson Space Center: Engineering Directorate
Houston, TX
07.2008 - 04.2019
- Streamlined travel logistics and administrative support for more than 300 engineers ensuring smooth schedule coordination.
- Recorded minutes for technical meetings ensuring efficient documentation.
- Demonstrated a commitment to organizational excellence through proactive mentorship and training for branch support teams, while also handling diverse administrative tasks such as generating correspondence letters, managing schedules, and ensuring timely approval of timesheets.
- Managed multiple phone lines and calendars for division personnel, and prepared reimbursable packages, demonstrating multitasking abilities and organizational skills.
- Updated departmental databases with new employee information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Technical Communication
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 08.2021 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX 08.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX 08.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Documentation Preparation and Editing
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Concur Government Edition Travel Expertise
- Executive Support and Travel Coordination
Awards
- NASA on the Spot Award, 2023
- NASA on the Spot Award, 2021
- NASA Johnson Space Center Secretarial Excellence Award, 2011
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
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References
References available upon request.
Interests
Reading
Essay Writing
Literary analysis
Foreign Languages
Translating poetry
Animal Rescue
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Texas Tech Alumni Association
Timeline
Publishing Intern
Texas Tech University Press
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Technical Communication
Texas Tech University
08.2021 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
08.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Administrative Assistant
NASA Johnson Space Center: Human Research Program
04.2019 - Current
Branch & Division Secretary
NASA Johnson Space Center: Engineering Directorate
07.2008 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
San Jacinto College
08.2006 - 08.2010
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