Soledad Sandoval Barrera

Student assistant at DHSI (Developing Hispanic Serving Institute-Division provides grant funding to institutions of higher education to assist with strengthening institutional programs, facilities, and services to expand the educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans and other underrepresented populations).

• Answered a multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies, and implementing secure filing systems.
• Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
• Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration into the team.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
• Enhanced communication within the office, establishing a weekly newsletter summarizing key updates and achievements.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
• Worked alongside the marketing department to strengthen HSI presence and offer more opportunities for students on campus.
• Created flyers and presentations for events and professional development.