Ruth Leon
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
- I am currently seeking a position in a challenging environment that provides opportunities for growth and advancement where I can utilize my experience and skills. As a team player, I integrate and adapt with effectiveness to people, situations, and a variety of work environments. My work is quick and efficient, and I provide service in a professional and efficient manner with the goal of exceeding expectations in all aspects of my performance. My desire is to provide the best service I can give to everyone around me and that expresses my motto in action: "Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody" - Brad Montague.
- OnBoard Management Software
- Board of Regents Communication Skills
- Etrieve Content by Softdocs
- Riser's Edge NXT
- Knowledgeable in Google Suite Cloud - Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Slides
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Office 365 - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote
- Internet Search/Sourcing & web design
- Knowledgeable in all office and telephone equipment
- Web designing by School Loop
- Fully Bilingual - English and Spanish
- Exceptional Public Relations with 14 years of experience
- Efficient communication skills, both written and spoken
- Leadership Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent networking skills
- Keyboarding - 65 wpm
- Organized and motivated individual who has a talent for quickly learning new skills in diverse areas. I have detailed experience in coordinating and leading functional work teams and completing detailed administrative responsibilities. I enjoy working with people, striving to develop and maintain positive relationships, and maintaining the "teamwork" atmosphere at every level of influence in the workplace. I am a team player who thrives in a busy work environment and focuses on completing all required tasks. I am willing to go beyond expectations, self-motivated, efficient in time management, and if needed, willing to take the lead to get the job done. I am multi-tasked and able to keep calm under pressure. I am also poised, competent with demonstrated ability to work well in a variety of environments, and most importantly, handle difficult situations and individuals with patience, poise, professionalism, and self-control.
- Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 15+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Implementation
Pepperdine University
04.2022 - Current
School Office Manager II
Simi Valley Unified School District - Monte Vista School
08.2016 - 04.2022
Office Manager I
Simi Valley Unified School District - Sycamore Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2016
Area Coordinator Volunteer
Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child (Non-Profit) - San Fernando Valley
01.2010 - 09.2023
Education
Associate of Arts (AA) - Psychology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA07.2024
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
01.1989
Skills
- Executive and Administrative Support
- Team Building and Leadership
- Staff Management and Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Information Confidentiality
- Project Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Honest, Dependable, Strong Ethics
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
Summary Of Experience
- Developed and worked with strategic partners on various projects involving both business and local communities in for-profit and non-profit venues - Hispanic churches, community groups, and LAPD.
- Organized, led, and managed religious organizations and community groups in a large territory (Pacific Palisades, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Simi Valley, and San Fernando Valley) to become actively involved in supporting needy children around the world.
- Completed training programs equipping individuals for all functional areas, in both private business and volunteer programs.
- Web design and maintenance using School Loop.
- Completed recruitment and selection job interviews for direct hire and volunteer positions.
- Worked with volunteer team members in an upbeat positive manner motivating them to complete all required tasks.
- Conducted monthly communication meetings, providing updated information regarding the status of the organizations and future planning.
- Organized community events.
- Public Speaker for non-profit.
- Completed weekly and monthly administrative tasks on time as required.
- Conveyed a professional and positive image with every individual at all levels, in any situation.
- Additional experience:
- High level lobby guest services
- Managing large venues for business meetings and events
- Customer service to parents, students, the public, vendors, and religious organizations
- Public Relations for-profit and nonprofit organizations
- Data Entry - All levels
- Payroll administration - Classified and Certificated personnel
- Scheduling meetings, school tours, meeting rooms, individual teacher/student appointments
- Student Attendance - State Mandate
- Accounts Payable - Revolving cash, invoicing, requisitions
- Accounts Receivable - Donations, petty cash, fundraisers
- Inventory control and administration
- Secretarial duties such as editing and drafting letters on behalf of Principal, teacher communication, and staff memos.
- Flyer development and design for miscellaneous events and fundraising activities
- Public speaking skills
- High level translation skills for Spanish in speech and in writing
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Implementation
Pepperdine University
04.2022 - Current
School Office Manager II
Simi Valley Unified School District - Monte Vista School
08.2016 - 04.2022
Office Manager I
Simi Valley Unified School District - Sycamore Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2016
Area Coordinator Volunteer
Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child (Non-Profit) - San Fernando Valley
01.2010 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts (AA) - Psychology
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
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