Gretchen S. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

San Bernardino, California, United States

Bilingual Field Researcher Conducting interviews and collecting physical measures in various social research studies across the nation. Working on various studies that will provide insight into how health, wealth, environment, family dynamics, employment and more affect our lives and communities.

San Bernardino, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Design and create databases utilizing MS Access• Extracted (ETL) data for use in building and designing new or current database systems• Structured design of databases per individual; complex contract programs per customer• Designed and generated routine compliance reports and graphs• Maintain over 26 custom designed databases for various contracted clients and projects• Analyze data and reports generated for errors and to confirm accuracy• Research and keep up to date on developing software to improve functionality and efficiency• Designed and created a quoting/proposal and reporting database• Designed database for Organ Donor Association in Chicago, IL• Created a CRM and Billing database for a small roofing business in North Carolina• Create user manuals and provide training for each custom produced software• Collaborate with clients on use, need and improvements

San Bernardino, California, United States

Colton, Ca

Provide one-on-one business counseling and assistance to clients in the areas of business planning, operations management, accounting, finance, marketing, human resources or other area of small business development.

Greater Los Angeles Area

A proud ambassador to the Passion Planner time management method. I share the positive and life enhancing ways to incorporate using Passion Planner for the big and little moments in life that result in positive vibes for the user. Through presentations, workshops and speaking engagements I am able to demonstrate to each user their hoped for potential, while learning new and innovative techniques in using this fabulous tool!Growing awareness of the benefits of this awesome planet through my IG page @be_organized_girl . Offering tips and suggestions through my use and posts.I look forward to sharing this with you!

San Bernardino

Hands on in monitoring the accuracy of the data collected in specified areas per data samples. Contacted residents for participation in national survey, in person and over the phone. Collected responses using government issued laptop. Ensured accuracy of information received.

San Bernardino, Ca

Organizing programs, activities and events for the Women United affinity group, and developing programs, such as STEM Summer Camps and Workshops and Professional Workforce Development programs to support Arrowhead United Way’s mission and focus, as well as creating and managing long term goals. To fully support my role, membership management and retention is an important task, in addition to annual program planning, producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle and meeting with Women United Committee Chairs to make communication easy and transparent regarding program issues and decisions on services.Additionally I manage and train staff and volunteers who assist with programs and events. I create and manage budgets for each of the seven programs under my direction. So researching, drafting and submitting grant applications and funding proposals to support on-going programs, operational expenses and to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services is a key task. Relationship building and networking within community and specified territory to extend support and knowledge of programs, initiatives and events offered by Arrowhead United Way, Women United is an important aspect of my role. Regular speaking engagements and presentations to varied audiences ensures that, in addition to our social media marketing, knowledge and information about our programs is shared with the community.

San Bernardino, California

Administrative Assistant to the Chairperson and the Women's Leadership Council. Recording meeting minutes, scheduling and arranging monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annual meetings. Utilizing my varied background to assist with changes, improvements and meeting current committee goals for the AUW/WLC.

Southern California

Wedding Planning, Private Life Events, and Corporate Event Planning• Create, design and manage various events (Corporate, Social & Weddings)• Managing team of contracted staff of up to 15• Managing events with up to 10,000+ attendees/guests• Contract Negotiation and Vendor Relationship Management• Design and create sales and marketing media and materials• Conducted training sessions for staff• Developed & Produced product for regional sales within the company• Created & Maintained business relationships with key vendors and venuesPreferred Event Planner for the following:Edward Dean Museum & GardensComfort Inn RiversideDavid’s Bridal - Ontario, CAMcGrath's Catering - Riverside,CA

Riverside, Ca

Printing Industries Credit Union, Riverside, CA• Reported directly to President of Credit Union• Assisted with state and federal audits• Accounts Payable and Bi-Weekly Payroll• Month-End Process (improved from 1+month to complete to less than 15 days)• Utilized CU*Base (financial software for Credit Unions)• Daily and Weekly Review of Bank Transactions• Creating and Posting Journal Vouchers and Entries

Redlands, Ca

• Assistant to CEO/President of Company• Managed Bi-Monthly and Monthly Payroll for Company• Assisted with Real Estate Negotiations and Closing Process• Developed Excel Spreadsheet to Track all Construction Costs• Developed workflow systems for HR Tasks for Recruiting, Termination & Evaluation• Managed all HR Duties and Benefits Management and WC Claims for Company• Created MS Access Database to Manage and Track Tasks & Duties• Track & Monitor Accounts Payable• Trained new office Support Staff

Aliso Viejo

Building and designing databases for the Contracts Department• Create, design and maintain databases with necessary security encryption and features• Design and create databases utilizing MS Access• Streamlined daily processes for efficiency through custom designed database• Structured the design of databases per individual and complex contract programs per individual customers• Designed and generated weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annual status and compliance reports and graphs• Utilized MS Excel to import and mine data for custom databases• Maintained up to 16 custom designed databases for various contracted programs• Analyzed data generated and compiled in created databases• Designed and created a quoting/proposal and reporting database• Provided moderate IT Help services within the Contract & Compliance department• Held training classes for front end-users• Wrote user manual for all custom produced software.• Identified deficiencies within the Contracts & Procurement department • Initiated the implementation of two new databases in MS Access (& SQL) to track and monitor Contract Compliance of program participants• Implemented databases for Go-Live use and provided training and wrote S.O.P. manual• Reconciled program participants’ monthly and quarterly statements utilizing the database that was created• Produced financial statements of sales activity for each customer and reconciled based on contractual agreements

Write fashion articles for the Plus Size Industry as well as Short Stories for a plus size fashion magazine online.www.venommagazine.netwww.venusdivasmag.comwww.plusmodelmag.com

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Was apart of a geographically dispersed team that collected data through interviews using the Woodcock-Johnson Standardized Test - Performed graduate-level clinical training with individually administered standardized tests - Recruitment and selection of participants based on demographic requirements - Administered standardized tests for future research and studies - Review tests for accuracy prior to submission

Riverside, Ca

Manage Sales Contracts, Order Equipment for Sale or Inventory ($90K-$500K), Advise Management of risks and advantages, Collections for Past Due Accounts, Process Orders/Order Entry, Coordinate customer order and fulfillment processes with Logistics, Inventory, Administration, Sales and Accounting departments. Review processes and procedures for improvement or implementation. Liaison between customers and company. Team player, flexible, industrious.

Riverside, Ca

Coordinated all billing and invoicing of customers and providers. Collections of past due accounts. Liaison between my company and our customers or finance companies for a satisfactory outcome. Customer Service for internal and external customer. Internal Telecommunications Management and Equipment roll-out. Advising of new software or products for company growth and/or improvement in procedures and processes.

Ontario, Ca

Financial Analyst for various clients. Designed and implemented multiple custom Databases using MS AccessPromoted image and integrity of Parent Company among Clients

Moreno Valley, Ca

General Office duties. AP/AR duties for department, time card reconciliation and submission for payroll; assisted with budget for department. Travel Arrangements; screened phone calls, and mail for Director of IT department. Payroll distribution. Assisted with installations of software and Go-Live. Assisted Programmer/Analysts with scheduling of meetings and rooms for presentation; meeting minutes, managing other office staff.

Quick Base Developer

Developing apps and databases using Quick Base for end users and businesses.

Certificate, Wedding & Event Planning