RUTH BOGADO
Glendale,CA
Summary
Results-oriented, multilingual administrative professional with a strong background in office management, budget oversight, and client services. Proficient in MS Office Suite and fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Demonstrated ability to handle diverse responsibilities, including financial management, public relations, and supporting visa and passport processing. A dedicated team player with a passion for providing exceptional support, both to colleagues and clients, and a proven track record of achieving organizational objectives. Experienced in event coordination and skilled in leveraging technology to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Instituto Cervantes
2023.10 - Current
- Handling administrative requests and queries from senior managers.
- Organizing and scheduling appointments with admin software.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Takes, prepares, tracks and expedites customer orders and inquiries by phone and in-person.
- Fills out necessary paperwork associated with each transaction. Generates reports as needed.
- Helping the tasks and responsibilities assigned by an event planner or an event hosting team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Executive Assistant
Consulate General of the Republic of Paraguay
2019.01 - 2023.09
- Managed office budgets, including expense oversight
- Prepared checks and handled invoices
- Maintained contact with ICE for cases involving Paraguayans detained at the border, transferred to various detention centers and airports
- Provided public assistance
- Supported the processing of visa and passport requests
- Managed and accounted for operational and maintenance expenses.
Customer Service Associate
Jon's Supermarket
- Processed payments, issued receipts, and handled returns
- Maintained transaction records and provided excellent customer service.
Caregiver
IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services)
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Provided paramedical services as prescribed by a physician
- Protective supervision, housekeeping.
Housekeeping Department
Glendale Memorial Hospital
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Maintaining the cleanliness, disinfecting and hygiene of all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, waiting areas, offices, and hallways.
Secretary
Iglesia Bautista de Fernando
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Managed phone calls, appointments, and coordinated the church's event calendar
- Maintained administrative records for all events
- Prepared, edited, and produced church publications, including weekly newsletters
- Edited sermons, messages, and presentations, both in print and projected
- Collaborated with leaders on new releases.
Psychopedagogist, School Support
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Conducted assessments of children in regular and special education programs, providing reports for appropriate academic placement
- Implemented therapy to assist students with diagnosed needs
- Assisted teachers with grading and assignments
- Participated in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events.
Executive Assistant
MEC Digital Ministry of Education and Sciences
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Handled phone calls, received and responded to emails, notifications, and certificates
- Updated appointments in the calendar and organized workshops for various events
- Performed additional tasks such as photocopying, document printing, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
Education
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA2024
ENGLISH -
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GLENDALE, CA01.2016
Bachelor of Education Psychology -
Evangelical University of Paraguay
Asuncion - Paraguay02.2011
Skills
- PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, AND POWERPOINT
- TRILINGUAL FLUENT IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
- RECORDS MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL SUPPORT (EMAILING, COPYING, FAXING, SCANNING, MAILING)
- INDEPENDENT RESEARCH CAPABILITIES
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Instituto Cervantes
2023.10 - Current
Executive Assistant
Consulate General of the Republic of Paraguay
2019.01 - 2023.09
Caregiver
IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services)
2015.01 - 2019.01
Housekeeping Department
Glendale Memorial Hospital
2011.01 - 2015.01
Secretary
Iglesia Bautista de Fernando
2009.01 - 2010.01
Executive Assistant
MEC Digital Ministry of Education and Sciences
2008.01 - 2009.01
Psychopedagogist, School Support
2007.01 - 2010.01
Customer Service Associate
Jon's Supermarket
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Glendale Community College
ENGLISH -
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Education Psychology -
Evangelical University of Paraguay
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