Adrienne Parra
Senior Administrative Assistant at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso- Claim this Profile
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Interpersonal Communication
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One-Minute Habits for Success
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Customer Service Foundations
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How to Listen and How to Be Heard (getAbstract Summary)
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Speaking Confidently and Effectively
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Being an Effective Team Member
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Building Resilience
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Building a Better To-Do List
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Creating a Culture of Change
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Cultivating Mental Agility
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Developing Adaptability as a Manager
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How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty
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Leading Your Team Through Change
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Experience
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2023 - Present
• Provide daily administrative support for the Office of the Dean; and general support for faculty and staff of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine. • Manage all Unit Safety Officer duties as assigned while working closely with the Department of Safety Services. • Perform technical program assistance in coordinating travel arrangements, maintenance of calendar appointments, and providing customer service to guests and visitors. • Determining the required A/V support for all events and educational activities, providing support by reserving rooms, submitting facilities and A/V work orders, and managing catering for all meetings/events. Show less
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The University of Texas at El Paso
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Services Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2023
• Successful management and monitoring of $1.3 million departmental budget • Federal grant budget management totaling over $1.4 million • Oversight of the reception area to ensure professional and effective telephone and mail communications to all clients and staff. • Supervision of Administrative Assistant to ensure visitors and other clients are greeted and assisted to determine their needs; provides direction to the appropriate person or office • Ensures efficient departmental flows by assessing and coordinating appropriate staffing (e.g. daily staffing, vacation calendars, etc.) and notifies appropriate management personnel of conflicts, as needed • Compiles and sorts documents, such as: invoices, work orders, checks, vouchers, and substantiates business transactions • Audits invoices against purchase orders and researches and resolves discrepancies • Tracks ProCard (UT El Paso Procurement Card) charges and reconciles statements • Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, and compiles documents for travel-related meetings Show less
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GEAR UP
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educational Outreach Manager
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Nov 2014 - Aug 2018
• Assisted Executive Director in the development of program initiatives for preparing the cohort in the process & activities to navigate access to post-secondary institutions • Oversaw the planning and implementation of outreach/recruitment activities • Maintained data collection of GEAR UP and recorded student progress for monthly and annual reports • Prepared program-related activities & workshops for prospective students/parents, educational administrators, teachers, and other interested persons regarding the college entrance process, course selection, the financial aid process, and scholarship opportunities • Served as a college planning resource for families of GEAR UP students • Trained and mentored Site-Program Coordinators at various Socorro Independent school district high schools: o Identified, planned, and implemented all program components to meet GEAR UP goals o Coordinated tutorial and case management programs o Maintained accurate data, records, and student files to document all activities conducted and services provided Show less
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GEAR UP
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educational Outreach Coordinator
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2014
• Monitored the success of the program, including levels of participation, quality of activities, and impact in terms of student achievement, attendance, educational expectations and behaviors. • Assisted in collecting data to prepare site reports for program's Annual Performance Report required by The U. S. Department of Education. • Planned, coordinated and implemented major educational activities and initiatives. • Managed and supervised between 10 and 18 student employees at school site. • Assisted in team development and implementation of program goals, mission, and action plans that complied with state and federal agency guidelines. Show less
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El Paso County Clerk
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El Paso, Texas Area
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Office Administrative Support Manager
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
• Managed the Office of the County Clerk of El Paso, infusing best business and quality-assurance practices within a government organization while maintaining a high level of security, integrity and stakeholder satisfaction. • Directed business systems and re-engineered procedures to advance the efficiency of the organization, automating, simplifying and digitizing key operations. • Supervised all personnel functions for an office of more than 90 employees in strict adherence to civil service regulations, increasing the organization's knowledge base by improving staff development and recruiting skillful employees. • Served as a public relations liaison with the media, attorneys and the courts; responded to questions, complaints and issues regarding the El Paso County Clerk's Office. Show less
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City of El Paso
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Developer
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
• Designed and constructed web pages/sites, including page layout, interface design, ASP programming, creation, manipulation, and optimization of graphics, traffic generation, and maintained and provided ongoing design of the City of El Paso website. • Well versed in the usability issues, web design, and coding requirements needed to meet or exceed the standards set forth by the Federal Government in Section 508, regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Supported Web-based products and services through email, desktop, and telephone support. • Administrator for the employee portal. Ensured user accessibility, as well as the monitoring of site traffic and helped improve the city's efficiency look and feel for the site. Show less
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Education
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1995 - 2000
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance -
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Computer Information systems
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