MARISSA E. CRUZ
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BETHESDA TRAVEL, Bethesda, MD October 2021 -Present
Executive Assistant to Owner
Planned high end customized trips to Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Spain, South Africa. Made sure all airline flights, hotel reservations, train tickets, ferry tickets, tickets to tour activities like the Vatican, Keukenhof are all confirmed and paid for. Processed insurance through Allianz, paid client deposits through PayScout, paid international suppliers through AMEX International.
Did schedule for drivers in foreign countries, tour guides. Helped owner make deposits on his phone app, helped accountant with entries on Quickbooks.
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES, CT March 2021 – July 2021
Hostess
Greeted all passengers in line at the dining area to ensure they are seated, brought entrees’ to customers from the kitchen. Helped with dishwashing all plates, silverware, pots and pans.
EPIQ COURT REPORTING, Rockville, MD August 2018 -Sept.2019
Production Technician
Created transcripts for both counsel for plaintiffs and defendants with jobs from
different states: transcripts are transformed into full size, condensed and done
by importing into software called YesLaw then burned into CDs including exhibits.
If requested, transcripts are transformed into PTX, XMEF files using the
Real Transcript Manager software. Transcripts are delivered electronically
and shipped physical deliverables through Epiq Link.; errata with corrections
and signatures on the acknowledgement page are processed, and failure to read &
sign by deponents are released without signature according to state codes
HOME HEALTH CONNECTION, Bethesda, MD September 2017 – July 2018
HR Coordinator
Processed applications for nurses qualified for care for pediatric patients, made sure licenses and CPR cards were not expired, in charge of organizing all 150 nurses’ files,
both for Licensed Practical Nurses & Registered Nurses, assisted Director of Nursing in
all administrative needs
DECERNIS, LLC, Rockville,MD August 2016 – June 2017
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Performed routine front desk and office functions such as answering calls, filing,
purchasing office supplies, and tasks to support office management; provided admin
support including preparation and formatting of documents, reports using Word,
Excel, Powerpoint; provided data entry to support projects; provided logistical
arrangements for COO travel; prepared, shipped conference materials; performed
ad hoc duties as assigned
CAPITAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, Rockville,MD January 2013 – July 2016
Executive Assistant
In charge of entering data into main software called Big Contacts: entered all contact info from workshops presented at the Pentagon, Dept of Education, Dept. of Commerce, FWS, DOD and all govt agencies, other companies; scanned pertinent documents like SSS statements, Leave and Earnings Statement, Investment Statements, Auto/Home/Life/Liability Insurance, TSP, Tax Returns into Big Contacts, printed Powerpoint presentations for workshops
Performed all administrative duties required and they may be new tasks everyday
EXECUTOURS TRAVEL,Century City, CA March 2008 – October 2012
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Handled all incoming calls for office travel agents and 8 home agents
Greeted local and international hotel reps and introduced them to corporate and leisure agents. Did travel coordination with hotels in Europe and United States for high end, high profile clients. Met with and maintained good relations with Director of Sales of prestigious hotels. Provided administrative support to Owner and President regarding day to day administrative tasks like daily bank deposits, opening, sorting and distribution of mail, incoming correspondence like faxes, e-mails, confirmed client itinerary, ordered office supplies. Assisted Comptroller and accountant with payables, receivables, invoices. Organized travel brochures according to cities and vendors; Processed Arc Reports - Voids, Exchanges, Refunds of Tickets; maintained Agent Commission Reports with high confidentiality
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, Beverly Hills, CA April 2004 – March 2008
Business Service Associate
Made sure the daily operations of department was efficient to benefit productivity
of 200 Financial Analysts, 50 Sales Assistants. This included correct processing of
New Account Application Forms, timely scanning of documents to upgrade or reject
New Account documentation, accurate depositing of checks to corresponding accounts
i.e. Roth IRA, Trust Accounts using applicable QP codes to identify accounts, issuing
receipts for stock certificates, releasing and cutting dividend checks, trouble shooting,
problem solving of accounts, timely processing of buy and sell wires to New York.
Worked closely with Operations Manager with us both having close daily communication with Branch Manager. UBS is United Bank of Switzerland
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, Calabasas,CA February 2002 - Feb 2004
Assistant to Compliance Officer
Responsible for verifying checks, drafts with BankOne, Comerica, Chase Manhattan
banks and sent totals via wires
Verified and printed reports related to drafts
Approved wiring instructions
Did returned credits for correction
WAXTEIN DEVELOPMENT, Pacific Palisades, CA April 1998 - January 2002
Executive Assistant to Owner/CEO-Receptionist
Facilitated all instructions of Owner of company to ensure daily smooth flow of
operations with minimal supervision working independently from him.
Responsible for 8 custom houses built, processed subcontractor’s requests,
processed draw requests for lender to release funds for building houses; assisted
CPA with receivables, payables utilizing the Yardi program, acted as contact to
utility companies providing start dates, requesting temporary poles, temporary
toilets, handled Worker’s Compensation and Liability Insurance for subcontractors
and clients for whom we are constructing houses, created spreadsheets for subcontractor payments and disbursements
ALAN KANE & ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, CA December 1994- Mar 1998
Assistant Manager/General Office Person
DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE, Century City,CA January1992-Nov 1994
Assistant to Investment Banker
SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS & UPHAM December1988-Dec1991
Receptionist/Operations Person
EDUCATION
Ateneo de Manila, Philippines/BS in Business Management
COMPUTER SKILLS - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Word Perfect