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Sylvia Saenz

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with expertise in managing client relationships and driving operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
04.1997 - 01.2026

Tracked and recorded invoices while upholding meticulous expense records for financial accountability.

  • Collaborated in formulating office policies aimed at streamlining operations and increasing workforce efficiency.
  • Facilitated training for new administrative staff on office procedures to enhance team collaboration.
  • Welcomed students. faculty, parents and visitors with professionalism, ensuring a positive first impression.
  • Facilitated clerical operations by managing document copying, faxing, and filing tasks.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and follow-up.
  • Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
  • Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, acting as a liaison to ensure prompt resolution of issues.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Entered and maintained on a daily basis, student Counseling, student Accommodated and Proctored Testing information and appointment scheduling.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks as needed.
  • Built and maintained excellent student, faculty and community relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, campus facility staff and professional staff personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Supported University leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Gerard High School
San Antonio, TX
05.1968

Skills

  • Office and staff support
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Verbal communication
  • Budget management
  • Data collection
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Client relations
  • Spreadsheet development
  • Internal communication

Certification

  • Tiele IX, Hippa, FASPA Training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

St. Mary's University
04.1997 - 01.2026

High School Diploma -

St. Gerard High School