Driven, focused and adaptable professional with years of diverse experience in providing administrative and operations support in nonprofit, education, and workforce development settings. Adept in working both independently and as a contributory team member to surpass organizational expectations. Service-focused and able to quickly learn new concepts, policies, and procedures under minimal supervision. Skilled in adhering to all relevant deadlines with the utmost in integrity and product quality. Noted by colleagues and clients as innovative yet dependable, with strong attention to detail. Service-driven, able to swiftly master new concepts and policies with little to no supervision. Completed numerous research efforts over the course of career that complement imminent Masters of Statistics studies. Seeking an entry-level research role that will led into a lasting career in social science research, with a focus on researching population dynamics and their policy and planning implications.

Research Savvy | Data Entry & Management | Reporting | Recordkeeping & File Management | Organization | Time Management

Workflow Development | Communication | Presentation Skills | Support Delivery | Strategic Planning | Collaborative Problem Solving

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook | Adobe Programs | GIS Mapping Software

SUNSERI ASSOCIATES, INC. ~ Administrative Support (2016 Present)

         Aid the Project Manager, Project Engineer and Accounting teams with a series of administrative functions; decide on bid dates, prepare and review documents, make calls and tend to other needs as directed

         Edit and monitor content for the company WordPress site to ensure all content is updated in a timely fashion

         Configure the SmartBid database to track project qualification variables; also used the platform to develop a subcontractor information update and prequalification form that is currently utilized

         Complete Accounts Payable functions; also organize and dispense payment applications and lien releases

         Craft drawing logs using construction drawings, featured in both owner contracts and subcontract packets

AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS (NCCC) ~ Program Associate (2012 2016)

         Served as Assistant to the Region Director of a national community service program catered to the 18 24 age groups

         Worked collectively to develop, support and execute special projects including campus-wide evaluations, as well as the facilitation of important focus and action groups; included work on a vital GIS mapping project

         Offered comprehensive writing, editing, and research support, including the dispensation of a newsletter each month

         Supervised the Environmental Liaison Specialty Team role for NCCC and FEMA Corps, leveraged to drive member leadership development through trainings and activities used to assess member progress after each completed endeavor

         Acted as the staff contact and facilitator for the NCCC and FEMA Corps Team Guardian working groups

         Crafted a Continuity of Operations contract between AmeriCorps and California Volunteers

         Fulfilled various logistical tasks in support of overall operational and administrative functions; managed calendars including scheduling travel and appointments, as well as prepared reimbursement vouchers for the Region Director

         Oversaw campus payroll operations; also fielded other staffing functions including the development of an on-boarding manual and the facilitation of new hire orientation

         Recorded all staff and leadership team meeting minutes including action item tracking to keep staff well-informed

SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY PROGRAM ~ Administrative Support Assistant II (2008 2011)

         Directed administrative operations for the local National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, as well as healthcare foundation grants that funded the health professions pipeline and student support program at California State University-Sacramento

         Completed a vital research project that centered on program participants retention and graduation rates; involved managing overall application and intake processes

         Received and processed monetary gifts and donations for scholarship funds; reported activities to the campus Development Office

         Generated reports that detailed participant tracking and grant performance using Microsoft Access

         Coordinated logistics for three annual events including a conference, a fundraiser, and a graduation/awards banquet; handled facilities and vendor scheduling, event communication coordination, as well as the development of useful support peripherals

         Organized and set into motion vital supportive activities jointly with other campus programs

Administrative Support Assistant II (Continued)

         Served as the department s staff timekeeper and Payroll Technician through the careful use of PeopleSoft

         Managed new hire and rehire processing using holistic on-boarding functions that aligned with campus policies

         Trained to serve as a lead for Student Assistants in support of clerical functions, e.g. phone correspondence, directing calls, dispensing mail and completing other operations as assigned

         Updated the department calendar regularly, including the scheduling of faculty meetings

         Controlled office supply inventory by making sure stock levels stayed within procurement and purchasing regulations

HEALTH CAREER CONNECTION ~ Health Policy Programs Intern (2011)

         Worked at Central Coast Health Network to research and outline a regional proposal used to address access and use of primary and preventive health care services within agricultural/seasonal worker populations

         Crafted an innovative, creative strategy for a coordinated pesticide illness prevention program offering

The White House ~ Presidential Correspondence Intern (2010)

         Swiftly responded to and processed all White House staff requests

         Supervised a dynamic team of volunteers and updated data regarding departmental incoming/outgoing mail volumes

         Carefully assessed, replied to and extracted pertinent data from citizens correspondence in accordance with Administration protocol

ALCHEMIST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ~ Community Outreach Intern (2010)

         Worked in conjunction with the Executive Director to develop a useful needs assessment survey, used to conduct research as part of a door-to-door assessment effort throughout the local community

         Devised promotional items for the Urban Farm Stand; also led volunteer groups to canvass door-to-door and promote happenings

         Created engaging community outreach tactics to help increase resident awareness of upcoming events

         Performed administrative tasks; drafted and submitted press releases and cultivated a strong list of valuable media/community contacts

HEALTH CAREER CONNECTION ~ Health Professions Workforce Development Intern (2009)

         Served in a placement with the California Primary Care Association; worked directly under the Workforce Director

         Tenaciously researched government and community organizations to gather content that aided in the overall development of a membership resource guide

         Also researched best practices for recruitment, educational pipeline development, along with retention of community clinics and healthcare centers

         Fulfilled primary research duties for a highly successful regional dental education pipeline program

Also worked with Randstad U.S., LLC (2012) and as a HR-Finance Assistant with the Greater Sacramento Urban League (2005-2008)

Post-Bachelor s Courses, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Economics and Differential Equations, 2013-Present

Bachelor of Science, Biological Science-Minor in Chemistry and Sociology, California State University, 2011

Presently in the process of preparing for a Master s Degree program for Applied Statistics/Demography

Student Member, American Population Association

Student Member, American Sociological Association