Ruth Leon
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual Executive Assistant and Office Manager with over 14 years of experience in administrative operations, customer service, and leadership across educational, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Expertise in staff coordination, event planning, and high-level communication fosters a collaborative work environment. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to excellence and service, ensuring team members feel valued. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented settings while maintaining composure under pressure, successfully coordinating high-priority projects and optimizing office functions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Implementation, President's Office
Pepperdine University
04.2022 - Current
- Manage executive calendar, meeting logistics, and guest relations.
- Support cross-departmental administrative needs and event planning.
- Coordinate communications and deliver high-level customer service.
Area Coordinator, Volunteer
Samaritan's Purse International Relief - Operation Christmas Child
01.2010 - 09.2024
- Organized successful events and initiatives, promoting community engagement, increasing brand visibility and donor involvement.
- Monitored volunteer training program that increased the number of dedicated and skilled individuals serving in the collection and distribution of gift-filled shoeboxes for needy children globally.
- Recruited, selected, and supervised area team of 25 volunteers with different skills sets and backgrounds to pursue a common vision in the San Fernando Valley area.
School Office Manager II
Simi Valley Unified School District - Monte Vista School
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Supervised daily front office operations and staff.
- Managed payroll and student attendance systems.
- Fostered effective communication among parents, faculty, and administration.
School Office Manager I
Simi Valley Unified School District - Sycamore Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported school office operations and stakeholder communications.
- Managed payroll and student attendance systems.
Education
AS-T - Psychology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
Highland Park, CA01.1989
Skills
- High-level executive assistance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace
- Proficient in English and Spanish communication
- Advanced client relationship management
- Time management expertise
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service-oriented
- Proficient calendar management
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows 11
- Effective problem solver
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Implementation, President's Office
Pepperdine University
04.2022 - Current
School Office Manager II
Simi Valley Unified School District - Monte Vista School
08.2016 - 04.2022
School Office Manager I
Simi Valley Unified School District - Sycamore Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2016
Area Coordinator, Volunteer
Samaritan's Purse International Relief - Operation Christmas Child
01.2010 - 09.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
AS-T - Psychology
Moorpark College
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