Iris De La Garza
Houston, TX ***** 281-***-****
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SUMMARY
Highly qualified Executive Assistant with progressive experience of 16 plus years supporting Senior Level Executives in areas such as meeting scheduling and event planning, including travel arrangements, while providing upmost confidentiality in all aspects of the organization. Equipped with exceptional ability to facilitate all internal and external communications. Performs with high-level administrative tasks by working collaboratively with all departments by acting as point of contact to President, CEO, CFO, Safety Director, and the Director of Human Resources. Proven talent for aligning the business and personal objectives for Senior Executive’s to maximize operational impacts, conserve time and boost efficiency.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Champion School of Real Estate 05/2017 – 08/2017
Texas Licensed Realtor
Houston, TX
Tyler Junior College 08/1998 – 06/2002
Business Management
Tyler, TX
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Business Meeting/Event Coordinating
- Drafting of Agenda’s per subject topics
being discussed
- Prepares Virtual Presentations/ Handouts
- PowerPoint presentation to include all
slides
• Attends Meetings
- Minutes- Recordings and Distributing
- Weekly Project & Assignment updates
• Executive Calendaring- when assigned
• Maintain Office Devices (Printers, Copiers,
Fax, Phone Systems, etc.)
• Executive Travel Arrangements
-Domestic and International
• Tradeshow/Convention- Complete Applications
for Attending Member passes and Booth Rental
• Leadership Team- Licensing and Permits
• Budgeting all equipment and supplies for staff
and special projects
• Provide guidance and support to employees
when completing their Annual Assessments
• Schedule equipment calibrations and
maintenance
(Safety Auditing for Lockout-Tagout)
• Discreet Communications
• Confidential Documentation
• Knowledge in ICD-9 and CPT Codes-
General Surgery, Urology, Pediatric, and
Ophthalmology, Mental Health
• Knowledge of Corporate Employee Benefits
• Knowledge in Imac, Microsoft Office Suite, Go
ogle Docs, Ceridian
• Social Media
• Bilingual- Fluent Spanish
• OSHA Trained
• Quality Management- DNV-
ISO Documentation Auditor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Property Insurance Sales Agent 07/2023-10/2023
Tran Priority Insurance Agency
• Homeowners Property Insurance
• Commercial Property Insurance
• Retention of previous clients upon renewals.
• New Sales Production Insurance
Insurance Sales Agent 05/23-07/2023
Farmers Insurance- A. Lind Agency
• Auto Insurance
• Residential Insurance
Executive Assistant/Ambassador 12/2022-02/2023
Ultimate Staffing/Roth
• Created the agenda and coordinated all areas of meeting requirements
• Performed monthly audit reporting of all hazardous items in our building by department
• Kept records employees and ensure their understanding of all company benefits
• Guided managers in the new hire and termination policies
• Managed Executive Teams Schedules
• Monitored all office supply orders per department Human Resource/Office Manager 01/2022-03/2022
ReboundGO LLC
• Managed all HR-related tasks for 30+ employees including recruiting staff, administering pay, benefits and leave and enforcing company policies and practices, complying with relevant laws
• Performed all office related activities such as reception, meeting arrangements, and purchasing Office supplies, travel arrangements and other supporting activities in the office to facilitate smooth daily processes
• Oversaw employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations Office Manager 10/2020 –09/2021
Strategic Project Solutions – Houston, TX
• Maintained an on-site training library
• Negotiated project costs
• Managed Executive Teams Schedules
• Responsible for posting OSHA rules and regulations
• Managed travel schedules for President and Executives
• Kept records of all contracts
• Performed auditing for building and staff
• Managed all office supplies and other office purchases Office Manager/ Executive/Personal Assistant 03/2007 – 05/2020 Encon Safety Products – Houston, TX
• Created the agenda and coordinated all areas of meeting requirements
• Coordinated travel arrangements for the Executives (By department budgets)
• Leadership Team Expense Reporting (Monthly)
• Event / Party Planning (Marketing or Operations Budget)
• Business & Personal Appointments for the President
• Trade show Management & Coordinating
• Submit Charity Donations / Affiliate Membership Renewals (Yearly follow up)
• Company Permit Applications and Renewals (Yearly follow up)
• Review Building Insurance Coverages (Yearly Review)
• Secure- Omissions and Error Insurance (Yearly Review)
• Kept records of over 65 employees and ensure their understanding of all company policies
• Guided managers in the new hire and termination policies
• Monitored all ordering of supplies by department to ensure budget compliance
• Created Power Point Presentations for all staff meetings Medical Assistant 1998-2004
Houston Metro Urology (Formerly- Urologic Consultants of Houston)
• Medical Assistant for Dr Zvi Schiffman, Samuel Axelrad, Kevin Nickell
• Traveled to multiple clinical locations
• Verified insurance for patients
• Coordinated Offsite Imaging and testing
• Scheduled surgical procedures and consulted patients regarding the pre-op and post-op processes
Medical Assistant 1997-2005
Memorial Pediatrics- TCPA
• Medical Assistant for Dr. Ian Kavin, Carlos Garcia, Noha Salem, and Razak Razzali
• Roomed the patients and completed all necessary vitals
• Completed preliminary testing for all Well Check Visits
• Full time for 1998
• Per Diem and weekends 1998-2008
Office Manager / MA 2004-2005
SKS Surgical Group
• Assisted Dr. Sammy Khoury- General Surgeon
• Completed Credentialing for his Operating Room privileges in multiple hospitals
• Ordered Office Furniture and Equipment for clinic surgical procedures and testing
• Billing with Dx & CPT codes for insurance
Insurance Verifier Agent 2000-2001
Mann Berkeley Eye Center- Main location on Binz St.
• Verified Vision Benefits for Optometry and Ophthalmology procedures
• Lasik was also a procedure that was offered
Receptionist/ Lasik Consultant 2001-2003
International Eyecare Laser Center
• Dr. Charles Moore
• Dr. Kevin Binder
Licensing & Certifications
Texas Licensed Notary in Business Administration
Texas Online Business – United States
07/2020 – 08/2024
Texas Real Estate License
Licensed to assist Buyers/Sellers; Lessors/Lessee for Residential and Commercial Properties 08/2017 – Current
Texas Insurance Sales Licenses
Property and Casualty / Life and Health
05/02/2023-09/30/2025
Transworld Academy
Medical Assistant Certification
1996-1997
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Champion School of Real Estate –
05/2017 – 08/2017
Texas Licensed Realtor
Houston, TX
Tyler Junior College 08/1998 – 06/2002
Business Management Tyler, TX