MICHELE L GARCIA-MARTINEZ
Antioch, CA 94531
Phone: 925-***-****
Email: advawl@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 40 years of experience in the administrative field with primary responsibility in performing and providing administrative and project support to executive-level vice-presidents, directors, managers, and office staff
• Extensive experience in the engineering/consulting field
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized professional with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive experience in word-processing, technical typing (60+ WPM), editing/proof-reading, and quality assurance/ quality control
• Progressive advancement throughout the duration of employment with additional responsibilities assigned as skill levels increased
EMPLOYMENT
March 2013 – Present Weiss Associates – Emeryville Administrative Assistant
March 2012 – March 2013 Trident Environmental & Engineering Administrative Assistant
May 2011 – August 2011 Calpine / Russell City Energy Center – Hayward, California
(Temp Assignment) Field Site Office Manager/Administrative April 2010 – November 2010 BP Wind Energy – Oakland, California
(Temp Assignment) Office Manager
July 2009 – March 2010 Underground Construction – Oakland Field Site, California
(Temp Assignment) Field Office Administrative Assistant September 2005 – March 2009 Matson Navigation – Oakland, California Administrative Assistant/Fleet Document Control
June 2004 – September 2005 Northgate Environmental – Oakland, California
(Temp Assignment) Project/Administrative Assistant January – June 2004 Fugro West, Inc. – Oakland, California
(Temp Assignment) Word Processor
August 2000 – December 2003 ERM West – Walnut Creek, California Project Facilitator
BA – Human Development (continuing education)
(East Bay)
AA – Early Childhood Education/Special Education (1984) AA – Liberal Studies (1981
EDUCATION
Cal-State University, Hayward
Santa Ana College
California State Notary Public (exp. 12.2026)
CPR/First-Aid/AED certified
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
General Administrative
• Perform a wide variety of general administrative and office tasks with organization skills sufficient to plan and manage the day-to-day operations of an office
• Professional phone demeanor/receptionist; phone
relief/backup for multi-line system
• Manage filing and document control
• Order/track office supplies; maintain inventory
• Mail processing/handling (Fed-Ex, UPS, DHL)
• Organized and arrange domestic/international travel
• Maintain calendar, schedule meetings, and other
events for office staff
• Manage financials, petty cash, invoicing,
reconciliations
• Coordinate/organize office activities and events Organization
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities from initial through completion
• Ability to “switch gears” to changing tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a focused manner with attention to detail
• Effective and flexible in working within a fast-paced environment; can handling competing tasks and
demands without falling apart under pressure
• Maintain high standards in providing a safe and
organized environment for staff and customers
Computer Skills
• Well-versed in MS Office Applications with high degree of proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and
Powerpoint
Work Skills
• Attention to detail in composing and proof-reading materials with extensive word-processing/ typing on a variety of documentation via rough draft, verbal
instruction/transcription, and or independently
composed as requested
• Verify and review materials for completeness and conformance with established procedures and
guidelines and overall quality control of project
deliverables to clients
• Prepare, review, and/or update various operating procedures and manuals for compliance with
company standards
• Manage projects with the ability to follow-through on tasks and assignments; clarify directions when
needed to complete work accurately and within
desired timeframe
• Maintain confidential/classified documents and
handle sensitive information with a high level of
discretion and confidentiality
• Marketing schedule coordination and public relations tasks for gaining new clientele; preparing flyers, community mailings, and notifications
• Health and safety management in compiling and
maintaining employee training certifications and
records
• Provide administrative support to staff in off-site field office locations
• CPR, first-aid and AED certified
• Working knowledge or Oracle, SharePoint and
InDesign
• Maintain records/data accurately with experience in database management and specialized record-
keeping techniques and tracking.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment Contract Administration/Budgets
• Assist with maintaining project budget tracking
(including change orders/modifications), preparing purchase orders and project invoicing
• Compilation of monthly reports and reconciliations for department budgets
• Payroll administration and processing, including review and approval of timecards
Computer Skills
• Well-versed with a high degree of proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Maintain records/data accurately utilizing facility- specific record-keeping techniques and tracking
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment Attitude & Initiative
• Professional, responsive and pro-active “can do” attitude with a strong work ethic and a sense of humor
• Highly motivated and willing to take initiative
• Hard-working, flexible, and detail-oriented
• Work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow staff and management
• Interact and communicate effectively and professionally with clients/individuals at all levels of an organization