Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Valerie Saldana

Seabrook,TX

Summary

Seeking challenging position where I can fully utilize my combined 20+ years of experience and skills in the administrative support field and the education field contributing toward company success. I have a proven track record of being efficient, organized and a hard worker who excels in multi-tasking and coordinating. I have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, problem solving, conflict resolution, and promoting teamwork, while demonstrating integrity and ethics.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Aide

Clear Creek Independent School District
League City, TX
12.2015 - Current
  • Follow lesson plan provided by teacher and strive to maintain normal classroom procedures and discipline procedures
  • Compile classroom reports on a day-to-day basis regarding students who had discipline issues, submit to school office or teacher, then discuss appropriate methods taken to help prevent further issues
  • Make copies of classroom and/or homework assignments for the regular teacher
  • Utilize Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint applications to assist students with questions on classroom and/or homework assignments given by the regular teacher

Direct Sales Ambassador

Plexus Worldwide, Inc
League City, TX
04.2013 - 12.2017
  • Attended annual conventions to learn about new products and promote company products.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities and transactions.
  • Conducted promotional events such as giveaways or contests.
  • Developed relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Demonstrated product features, benefits, and usage instructions to potential customers at vendor events.
  • Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.

Administrative Assistant III

Science Application International Corporation, SAIC
Houston, TX
03.2004 - 08.2011

Provided administrative support to the Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) and Audit Management Office department lead:

  • Participated in weekly PQA and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMC) team project update meetings by creating agendas, recording and transcribing minutes, transferring to Word document for PQA lead for editing, then distribute to team members
  • Managed review of software and hardware requirement documents by NASA and contract engineers and coordinated Review Item Discrepancy (RID) meetings for discussion of findings, aiding in revision of document
  • Created Weekly and Monthly Activity Reports for presentation to department managers and leads
  • Represented Procurement Quality Assurance as onsite Safety Representative, attending Contract Safety Committee meetings, safety training, and ensuring all issues found during audits reach closure in a timely manner
  • Organized PQA electronic share directory and shared email account, allowing the group to share information on projects and presentations
  • Maintained PQA contract database, adding contracts, updating contract completion dates and running reports on open contract delegations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
08-2021

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Student Engagement
  • Verbal and Written communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project and Outlook
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Management
  • Discipline
  • Organizational abilities
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Conducting Presentations
  • Data Entry

Accomplishments

  • Awards from both NASA customer and SAIC employer: Going the Extra Mile, On the Spot, Kudos, and Bravo

Certification

  • SAP Certified-November 2013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Aide

Clear Creek Independent School District
12.2015 - Current

Direct Sales Ambassador

Plexus Worldwide, Inc
04.2013 - 12.2017

Administrative Assistant III

Science Application International Corporation, SAIC
03.2004 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • SAP Certified-November 2013
Valerie Saldana