Assistant Service

Patricia Ruiz

Brooklyn, New York *****

917-***-**** ● Email: ***********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

Competent and reliable professional, committed to top quality work. Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources. Able to complete projects on time and in budget while meeting the defined requirements. Track record of not-for-profit experience as a volunteer, founder and board member.

Skills:

Customer and Personal Service Time Management Judgment and Decision Making Administration and Management Event Planning Microsoft Word Bilingual – English/Spanish Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Greenberg & Wilner, LLP, New York, NY 2014 – Present Office Manager

Manage a variety of general office activities in the daily operations of the law firm.

Provide administrative support to partners.

Analyze and organize office operations, such as, but not limited to, records management, supplies and equipment

Compose, prepare, and process legal, general confidential correspondence, including email.

Screen and provide information in response to telephone calls, responding independently when possible.

Establish, organize, and assure maintenance of paper and computer records management file systems.

Provide service to clients by answering questions, provide information, and assuring appropriate follow-through.

Communicate with partners and maintain confidentiality. Kings County District Attorney, Brooklyn, NY 2009 – 2014 Special Assistant – New Media/Events/Special Projects

Provided administrative support to the Confidential Assistant District Attorney for the District Attorney.

Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of special events organized and presented by the Crime Prevention Division

Responsible for the design and production of event artwork (e.g., save-the date announcements, invitations, banners, flyers, posters, event programs, agendas, awards, etc.).

Publicized events by drafting press advisories, press releases, and website announcements; carefully proofread text; ensured material was produced, disseminated and/or posted in a timely manner.

Responsible for site preparation by inspecting sites in advance and correctly determining which equipment and staff services were needed for the events

Recruited, deployed and supervised event volunteers.

Responsible for maintenance of database.

Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 1991 - 2009

Community Relations Associate

Supported SVP of external affairs with daily operations of community and public relations, development and marketing.

Managed Three Million dollar budget for sponsorship of corporate and community organization events.

Organized all aspects of hospital’s annual gala including promoting, securing location, entertainment, and catering arrangements.

Secured sponsorships and print-work for corporate organizational journals.

Planned, implemented and evaluated the development of activities and special events for the surrounding community.

Community liaison with local community based organizations and elected officials to resolve service delivery problems.

Coordinated and promoted health fairs with local not-for-profit organizations to increase public awareness.

Assisted with media for routine requests and inquiries during crises.

Coordinated solicitations of support letters for grant proposals, and created support letters for neighborhood organizations.

Maintained good relationships with all elected and appointed officials. Patricia Ruiz

Brooklyn, New York 11209

917-***-**** ● Email: ***********@*****.***

Education:

Katherine Gibbs School New York, New York Major: Secretarial Science Professional Affiliations:

Board Member and Secretary Brooklyn Community Board 7 Board Member Carroll Gardens Association, Inc.

Board Member Marien - Heim of Sunset Park

President and co-Founder Boricua Festival Committee, Inc. Awards:

Proclamation and Citation from Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams for Salsa at the Waterfront 2016-2017 Honored by the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. at their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Named Star of Brooklyn by the Brooklyn Home Reporter and Spectator Papers Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz Proclamation for contributions to the community - Boricua Festival Committee’s “Salsa at the Waterfront”

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz Hispanic Heritage Award Comptroller William Thompson Citation for contributions to Brooklyn’s Latino Community for Boricua Festival Committee’s “Salsa at the Waterfront”

Extraordinary Woman of Brooklyn Award – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes in honor of Women’s History Month

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Senator Martin Golden Hispanic Heritage Award

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