Vanessa Tafoya
Highland, CA *****
*************@***.***
Objective
Seeking a challenging top position where I can utilize my experience,
skills and accomplishments that will allow me the opportunity for growth
based on performance.
Profile
I am an honest and trustworthy employee. Always prove to be a hard worker
who loves a challenge to overcome. Dedicated to meeting and exceeding
deadlines in fast paced environments. Great personality and over the top
customer service.
I enjoyed computers in school to where I took around seven to eight
computer courses. Did volunteer work for the CKC program in San Bernardino
teaching mid-age women the basics of computers.
Education
. High School Diploma, San Gorgonio High school
. Business Technology Club, HS
. Computer Literacy, HS
. Keyboard Typing, HS
. Microsoft Applications, HS
. CKC Volunteer (Comp. Tutor), City of San Bernardino
Skills
. Strong organizational skills.
. Bilingual English/Spanish
. Great communication Skills and ability to work well with others.
. Excellent Leadership Skills
. Advanced Customer Service
. Word, Publisher, Excel & PowerPoint
. 40 wpm, improving
. Mail Scanner
. Progress improvement
Professional Experience
Taf-Joya's Jewelry 02/05-10/05
Moreno Valley, CA
Clerk, $7.25hr
. Made orders
. Maintenance jewelry
. Answer customer and business calls
. Stored jewelry in safe
. Responsible for locking up
. Customer Service Skills
. Continuously on feet
-Shop went Out of Business
Stater Bros. Markets 10/05-05/07
San Bernardino, CA
Clerk, $7.25
. Do orders and assist customer to their vehicles
. Answer customer calls
. Maintain bag supplies and cleanliness of stands
. Secure price verifications and return non-purchased items to their
proper location
. Assist customers with large items
. PROMOTED TO GM
GM, $8.00hr
. Advanced customer service
. Required to order, rotate and merchandise product
. Trained and supervised other clerks
. Used RF Scanner to order products
. Assisted key carriers and managers
. Processed orders and documented inventory
. Worked stock crew; stocked items, loaded pallets, used Baler
. Wrapped products on pallets
. Required lost of bending, lifting more than 50lbs and work continually
on feet.
. Helped receiver load products from truck to dock. Pulled pallets and
used electric pallet jack. Used BIG JOE
-Pay & Better Opportunity
Mi Ranchito INC. 06/07- 12/09
Banning, CA
Office Manager/Receptionist, $11.50hr
. Filing, Faxing and data entry
. Answer 2 line phones
. Order supplies and equipment
. Receive, sort, and distribute mail
. Incoming & Outgoing invoices
. Maintain records of supplies and equipment purchases and ensure that
accounts with suppliers are paid
. Manage all accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll
. Supervise and training of new staff members
. Meet and greet clients
. Organize and do inventory
. Solve client problems
. Responsible for depositing the day's receipts at the bank or securing
them in a safe place
. Responsible for locking up, lights off, and switching on alarm system.
. Required bending, lifting 50lbs and work continually on feet.
-Went out of Business
Law Office of Mann & Mann 03/10-Present
San Bernardino, CA
Secretary/Receptionist, 10.00hr
. Schedule appointments
. Advanced customer service with clients
. Computer filing & filing legal papers
. Creating and Maintaining client files
. E-Mail, incoming and outgoing fax
. Mail Scanning, Copy Machine
. Receive and sort mail/deliveries
. 2 line telephone calls
. Screen and direct calls
. Take and relay messages
. Used as Spanish translator in meetings
. Data entry, Word processing, Typing
. Letters to attorneys, clients and insurance adjusters
. Legal documents and packages that come in and need distribution
. Organize meetings and appointments
- Went from full time to working two days