TAMMY CHESTER
Administrative Assistant
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Delivery Driver
Skipcart
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered catering orders efficiently to various locations, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies for secure transportation.
- Assisted in loading and unloading catering supplies, maintaining organization and cleanliness within transport areas.
- Communicated effectively with clients to confirm order details and address any special requests or concerns.
Lyft Driver
Lyft And Uber
10.2018 - 12.2025
- Ensured passenger safety and comfort through attentive driving practices.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS technology to optimize routes and reduce wait times.
- Managed time effectively to meet high-demand peak hours and customer requests.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered services to victims of enumerated crimes during the criminal justice process and ensured that the Victims of Crime act was adhered to.
- Directed and supervised a staff of more than 13 employees, including volunteers and interns.
- Ensured collaboration between the victims and Assisted District Attorneys (ADA).
- Assisted with the development and maintenance of resource materials for use by victims, community organizations and District Attorney's Office staff.
SENIOR VICTIM ADVOCATE/VICTIM ADVOCATE
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
09.2005 - 08.2018
- Assisted victims of enumerated crimes by notifying victims of curt hearings.
- Accompany victims to court proceedings and inform victim about their constitutional and state mandated victims’ rights.
- Serve as a liaison between victims, prosecution and court staff.
- Provide Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC) information to victims of Enumerated crimes. Including assistance with completion of the CVRC application for reimbursement, restitution and emergency funding.
- Assist victims needs and act as a resource for community service referrals.
- Communicated in the exchange of information through case documentation in both victim service and prosecution files using computer base contact management software.
- Maintain statical records on victims served and service provided
- Primary victim advocate on-call for homicide outs to assist police dept to notify next of kin with resources and death notification.
- Supervise victim advocates occasionally.
- Provide follow-up contact with victims after case disposition.
SENIOR SECRETARY-VICTIM IMPACT DIVISION
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Prepared legal and court documents, maintain case files, interact with court and law enforcement.
- Prepared letters from Word Perfect templets for victim packets, arraignment notifications, and judgement & sentencing.
- Screen incoming calls for the department, direct calls to appropriate victim advocate and other duties as assigned.
SECRETARY I/II
AMTRAK-PENINSULA COMMUTE SERVICE
09.1997 - 04.2004
- Assisted the department by answering phone calls, filing, and general record keeping, ensured that required records are maintained in accordance with Amtrak policy and procedures.
- Main duties included operating a personal computer, recording labor hours by employee in accordance with labor agreement, as well as general secretarial duties and other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for accounts payable duties, including preparation, process and follow-up of payment request and expense reports as well as investigation and resolution of disputes with vendors and maintenance of the filing system.
- Arranged travel, hotel and teleconference for the company, management and agreement employees.
- Maintained up-to-dated list of company telephone list, mail, equipment and vehicles.
- Responsible for requestion and issuance of supplies and equipment.
- Responsible for employee payroll distribution to various locations
Education
TCU ADMINISTRATION CLERK DIPLOMA -
TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION UNION, SAN JOSE JOB CORPS
SAN JOSE, CA03-1997
BUSINESS & OFFICE TECHNOLOGY / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT - undefined
ALBUQUERQUE JOB CORPS CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM06-1996
Allied Health/ Medical Assistant - Medical Technology
Albuquerque Job Corps
Albuquerque, NM06-1996
Certificate of Completion - Secretary
Albuquerque Job Corps
Albuquerque, NM07-1995
High School Diploma -
Bloomfiled High School
BLOOMFIELD, NM06-1991
Skills
- Safe driving
- Punctuality
- Efficient packing
- Heavy lifting
- Cleanliness standards
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Efficiency and time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Strong working relationships
- Dependability and honesty
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
DAVA Bridge Award- Outstanding Contribution and Professional Achievement
COMPUSA Word 2000 Intermediate Certificate
24th Annual Adevocacy in ActionConference- The New Nexico Crime Victims Reparation Commisssion
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Catering Delivery Driver
Skipcart
01.2026 - Current
Lyft Driver
Lyft And Uber
10.2018 - 12.2025
VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
08.2018 - 10.2020
SENIOR VICTIM ADVOCATE/VICTIM ADVOCATE
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
09.2005 - 08.2018
SENIOR SECRETARY-VICTIM IMPACT DIVISION
2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
04.2004 - 09.2005
SECRETARY I/II
AMTRAK-PENINSULA COMMUTE SERVICE
09.1997 - 04.2004
BUSINESS & OFFICE TECHNOLOGY / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT - undefined
ALBUQUERQUE JOB CORPS CENTER
TCU ADMINISTRATION CLERK DIPLOMA -
TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION UNION, SAN JOSE JOB CORPS
Allied Health/ Medical Assistant - Medical Technology
Albuquerque Job Corps
Certificate of Completion - Secretary
Albuquerque Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Bloomfiled High School