Maria Rosario L. P. Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

 Reported to President/CEO, provided administrative support, prepared quotes and correspondence, attended client and board meetings, and other ad hoc projects Reviewed and approved accounting vouchers, monthly/quarterly reports submitted to government agencies Maintained confidential files, both electronic and paper

Antioch, Ca

 Created template for quarterly newsletters, including layout of articles, choice of graphics, and other details, on MS-Word  Gather photos and all feature articles, layout, critique, proofread, detect errors for correction  Schedule submission deadlines for guaranteed timely printing and distribution

St. Anne'S Church, Walnut Creek, Ca

 Administrative support to Parish Administrator, Ministries Coordinator, Business Manager, and church committees General office clerical tasks, including, but not limited to, created and maintained files; answered and directed phone calls; received/screened/distributed incoming mail; screened incoming email in general mailbox for urgent messages; prepared correspondence, events contracts, staff meeting minutes, sacramental certificates and event flyers; scheduled office and facility equipment maintenance check or repair; monitored office supplies inventory and purchase Customer service: point of contact for parishioners and other visitors Kept accurate records of weekly bank deposits of over $6K; assisted in weekly Sunday and votive collections counts  Accurately managed the following calendars: master calendar of church events; maintained daily mass request schedule book; sacraments (baptisms, weddings, funerals); priests’ mass assignment calendar; office volunteers’ work schedule; staff meetings; rooms for committee or ministry meetings and arranged proper setup of required tables, chairs, equipment for each event Prepared and executed five annual bulk mailings of over 400 pieces to 700 active parishioners Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of proprietary PDS (Parish Data System software) database which included information containing over 1,000 names Developed and produced office forms, enhancing office efficiency and records management Managed and maintained Safety in Workplace compliance records Directed Golden Jubilee special project: created graphic designs for paraphernalia and coordinated with selected vendors for timely deliveries and completion

Hayward, Ca

 Reported to President/CEO, provided administrative support, prepared quotes, job contracts and correspondence Improved customer satisfaction as the main point-of-contact for customers, resulting in 15% increase in sales progressively over each year of employment Maintained strong business relationship with customers, as well as vendors Initiated reasonable solutions to unexpected problems, avoiding major delays or added cost to customers Full charge of order administration: order entry, procurement, scheduling of shipments, customer invoices; created order tracking worksheet on Excel for submission to firm’s accountant Negotiated best pricing with several vendors, for trucking and other materials required, to fulfill orders Conducted research on other uses of sand and used information to identify different markets and new customers Developed and produced office forms, enhancing office efficiency and records management Designed marketing and sales presentation tools and visual aids on MS Publisher and PowerPoint, business cards, and letterhead Prepared payroll, as needed, on MAS 200, and assisted in other accounting department tasks

Oakland, Ca

 Prepared correspondence and maintained files for two principals of architectural and structural engineering firm Sales support included preparation of proposals, statements of work and specifications, PowerPoint presentations, and maintained customer and vendor files Marketing Support included customer database clean-up and maintenance Answered calls as receptionist relief, handled all incoming mail for 20-person office.

San Francisco, Ca

 Produced architectural and interior design project proposals, contracts, and submittals, including specifications, colors boards, drawings, and other necessary materials Responsible for monitoring project schedules, coordination with project managers, and maintaining project files Maintained designers’ library with updated product samples and catalogs

Oakland, Ca

Monitored sales activities, customer / service requirements, inventory (products and supplies) procurement, and promoted general order in the branch; Responsible for interview, hiring, and supervision of branch personnel; Generated reports, as needed; Customer service (call-ins and walk-ins); Answered to Management Group on branch issues; Sales Order entry and billing; Purchase order entry, receiving, posting; Special projects; Implemented and maintained an effective system for inventory.

Oakland, Ca

Administrative support to Branch Manager and CEO; Ensured that the office operated smoothly; Prepared correspondence, sales orders, purchase orders, sales reports; Handled phone calls; Managed schedules, customer service, inventory; Maintained files; Processed expense reports, travel arrangements.

Richmond, Ca

Member of the "pioneer staff" that opened the store at the Hilltop Mall. Helped not just in customer service, sales, and cashiering, but also in merchandise display. Later transferred to San Leandro, CA store in September 1994.

Hayward, Ca

After this company took over USIT and moved to Hayward, employment continued with the same responsibilities.

Richmond, Ca

Provided administrative support to sales department, particularly the VP of Sales and Director of International Sales. Other tasks included order entry, schedule production and shipment of orders, process expense reports, making travel arrangements, monitor supplies, reception relief, and maintain customer/sales files.

Makati, Philippines

Worked with the Senior Interior Designer / Principal and managed projects, from initial meeting with clients, to development of design concept, and into design implementation; ensured that all details and/or specifications were fulfilled. Increased sales by signing new clients.

Makati, Philippines

Research, Layout, Drafting

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Interior Design

Small Business Administration, Small Business Administration, 4.0

As an overview, this helped develop critical thinking skills, written and oral communication skills, and understanding group dynamics.

Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician

Took courses in CADD