Accomplished Administrative Specialist with a proven track record in the USMC, adept at safeguarding sensitive information and mastering DOD systems. Expert in schedule coordination and budget management, I excel in creating efficient organizational systems and facilitating seamless event planning. My strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail have significantly enhanced team productivity and operational efficiency. I have learned from, led and taught many Marines through the years and though I am no longer in the corps, most still contact me for work and life advice. I believe this speaks volumes about the level of commitment I display as well as who I am as a leader and employee.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Household Manager and Student
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Streamlined scheduling to ensure smooth operations for all family members.
Create and implement daily routines for effective scheduling
Maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors.
Supported childrens emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self- concepts.
Scheduling and transporting children to all health-related appointments as well as following up with health care providers
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
Completing household management tasks including cooking, laundry, folding clothes, cleaning, errands, and organization needed for a five person household
Maintaining monthly finances and budgets for grocery, entertainment, banking as well as ensuring that all bills are paid promptly to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Negotiating repair, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and property if I am unable to fix an issue myself.
Organized, planned, and executed family events and trips, resulting in joyful and memorable experiences.
Participated in local community events, and volunteer projects involving other local homemakers
Balance caregiving duties with schoolwork using time management strategies and organizational skills to further my education
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
10.2019 - 06.2021
Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
Facilitated communication between departments, organizing meetings and distributing essential information.
Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating daily operations.
Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless coordination of events.
Prepared diaries for reservists to monitor status and drills.
Authored correspondence to inform units of forthcoming inspections.
Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
Executed the organization of more than 30 annual inspections across all Marine Reserve units.
Expedited project completion times by effectively prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
Sourced and booked flights, hotels and rental cars for 30 marines once a year for their annual training and 12 marines bi weekly throughout the entire year for inspections.
Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
Maintained full compliance with medical and training standards for all Marines.
Gained proficiency in multiple DOD systems such as MOL, DTS, MROWS.
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft platforms, with a focus on Word and Excel.
Managed Marine travel expenses using DOD’s Defense Travel System to maintain budget adherence.
Informed units about upcoming inspections, communicated expectations clearly, and provided post-inspection outcomes or required corrective actions.
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 10.2019
Managed personnel spreadsheets for tracking thousands of staff and vacant positions within the unit.
Created diaries to monitor reservists' status and drills.
Tracked medical and training statuses of marines and drafted correspondence to notify Marines of discrepancies.
Composed and sanctioned multiple forms of communication concerning Marines' training schedules, health records, and command directives.
Utilized multiple Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effectively.
Used various DOD systems including MOL, RTAAMS, DTS, MROWS, IAPS, etc.
Facilitated planning of various unit events, including retirement and promotion ceremonies.
Coordinated volunteer efforts for a unit with over 5,000 active marines and 100,000 reserve marines.
Coordinated community events for Marine assistance to include Habitat for Humanity, soup kitchens, and collaborating with communities schools for field days and sports events and other fundraising efforts.
Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
Expedited project completion times by effectively prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
Facilitated communication between departments, organizing meetings and distributing essential information.
Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating daily operations.
Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless coordination of events.
Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
Education
Bachelors In Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
American Public University
Charles Town, WV
High School Diploma -
Medina Valley High School
Castroville, TX
06.2016
Skills
Schedule coordination
Budget management
Travel administration
Organizing and preparing meetings
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking and organization
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Customer service
Safety management
Meeting and Event coordination
Document management
Scheduling
Confidential document control
Timeline
Household Manager and Student
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
10.2019 - 06.2021
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelors In Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management