Maria Garcia
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive administrative professional with 6+ years of experience coordinating projects, managing cross-functional teams, and supporting fast-paced environments. Blends operational efficiency with creative problem-solving, backed by entrepreneurial insight from building a custom design business.
1311 E Denni st Wilmington CA. 90744
Cell Phone # 424-***-****
email: *****.**********@******.***
Professional Experience
Founder & Creative Director —** *Backgdrop Bliss***
Los Angeles, CA 2021 – Present
- Launched a custom design brand offering print-on-demand backdrops and lifestyle products.
- Built product catalog from concept through execution, including themed design collections and event props.
- Integrated Shopify and Printful for efficient production and order fulfillment.
- Managed branding, pricing, and client communications with a strong focus on personalization.
Project Coordinator**
Casa Blanc Carson, CA August 2023 – May 2025
- Coordinated schedules for a cross-functional team of 10+, tracking project milestones and deliverables.
- Managed vendor orders and tracked shipments, ensuring on-time delivery of event and office materials.
- Streamlined document workflows and facilitated client onboarding meetings, improving turnaround time by 18%.
Administrative Assistant**
DSD Logistics Los Angeles, CA Aug 2018– Dec 2020
- Supported executive team with scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
- Maintained database systems, tracked invoices and managed purchases for recurring office needs.
- Provided customer support and resolved scheduling conflicts across departments.
EDUCATION
Merit America • Virtual 03 / 2023 - 06 / 2024
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
●Skill development includes troubleshooting, customer support, networking, operating systems, systems administration, and security — all the fundamentals of IT support that are critical for success in the workplace; comparable to the latest CompTIA A+ certification
SKILLS
Project Coordination Vendor Management Shopify Microsoft 365 Canva Scheduling Client Communication Team Collaboration Purchasing
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish,
Speak, Read and Write