Office Manager Human Resources

Gretel Garcia Cuba

Chicago, IL

305-***-**** ******@*****.***

Bilingual, creative, compassionate collaborator with 20-plus years experience working in the arts, education, and humanities. Forward-thinking self-starter with an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented approach. Highly adept at all aspects of administrative work including multitasking, remaining adaptable, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Chicago, IL

Substitue Teacher, Pre-K - 8th Grade, January 2024 - Present

● Demonstrating professionalism and high regard for student wellbeing.

● One-on-one supportive, behavioral work with students, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade Cluster class students.

● Following instructions from teacher and providing students with instructions and work for the day.

● Working with the students on assignments and providing extra help if necessary.

● Reporting any interactions with students, making note of any issues requiring additional attention, with the absent teacher and the AP.

● Collecting and organizing all work done in class.

● Following school’s regulations and student code of conduct procedures. LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU, Chicago, IL

Office Manager, June 2022 - Sept 2022

● Maintained accounting and financial procedures, including bills, deposits, change orders, and tip distributions. Balance, pare, and maintain security of all cash banks.

● Proficiently managed human resources duties using UKG (including new hire intakes, recording time and attendance, performance reviews, and benefit administration). ENRICH CHICAGO, Chicago, IL

Administrative & Operations Manager, 2020 - 2021

● Developed strategies and materials to organize operational information and staff communication.

● Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on programming to support institutional strategy and Development and Communications needs.

● Designed and edited content on all digital platforms used by Enrich.

● Setup, registration, and correspondence of all aspects of over 300 virtual workshops and events from inception to completion.

● Managed financial tracking and coding of supply purchases and participant invoices. THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL

Public Programs Coordinator, 2018 - 2020

● Coordinated all aspects of over 450 guided tours for adult programming.

● Planned and supported all aspects of exhibition-related events, including Block Party, Artists Connect, and Midwinter, in collaboration with high-profile artists and performers such as Kim Gordon, Vaginal Davis, and Sun Ra.

● Executed and maintained attendance tracking systems analysis and reporting for the 34-person Learning and Engagement department.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant to the Woman’s Board Endowed Chair, 2013 - 2018

● Provided executive support to the Deputy Director, such as organizing the calendar, maintaining expense reports, monitoring departmental budget, making travel arrangements, and administrative tasks.

● Organized committee meetings and coordinated events.

● Primary lead in addressing inquiries and requests from Trustees, volunteers, staff members, and the general public.

HINGE GALLERY, LLC., Chicago, IL

Co-Owner & Co-Director, 2011 - 2012

● Curated exhibitions for up-and-coming artists.

● Designed and produced promotional materials, exhibition invitations, press releases, and social media posts.

● Maintained client relations and all correspondence with artists' financial records, budgets, and expense accounts.

EDUCATION

● BFA - Sculpture, Minor - Art History, University of Miami, 1996 - 2000 Miami, FL LANGUAGES, SKILLS, AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

● English-Spanish Bilingual (Fluent) / French (Additional Coursework) TECHNOLOGY

● Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Squarespace, QuickBooks Pro, PeopleSoft VOLUNTEER WORK

La Huerta Roots and Rays Community Garden, Chicago, IL 2022 - 2023

● Organizing and implementing strategy for the revitalization of the Pilsen community garden

Pilsen Food Pantry, Chicago, IL 2020 - Present

● Help distribute food to community

Journeycare, Chicago, IL 2019

● Provided palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care Chicago Cares, Chicago, IL 2010

● ESL Instructor for Discovery Education in McCormick Elementary School

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