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Benay Varellas is a seasoned administrative professional with extensive experience in event planning, hospitality, and project coordination. She has worked in various industries, including construction, winemaking, and waste management, and has honed her skills in administrative support, customer care, and event organization.

Experience

    • Project/Insurance Coordinator
      • Dec 2010 - Present

      As Insurance Coordinator, I work on subcontractor insurance certificates and requirements for all ongoing projects. Calls are made to subcontractors, reviewing all insurance certificates for accuracy, logging certificates into the company database, and requesting renewals.As Project Coordinator, I am an integral member of the Project Management team assisting Project Managers and Superintendents in the day to day activities to ensure successful project completion. Through personal example and leadership, I maintain company reputation for outstanding client service and project quality.

    • Hospitality Worker
      • Apr 2009 - Present
      • Healdsburg, CA

      Assist in the winery's social events and hospitality. Instrumental during social events; greet and serve guests. Also work in the Wine Tasting Room pouring wine, greeting and talking to customers and guests, and conducting wine and merchandise sales.;

    • Office Manager
      • Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

      Conducted all aspects of administrative duties including the generation of monthly conditional and unconditional releases, preliminary lien notices, processing weekly payroll and benefits for local union employees, maintain files, work with suppliers on ordering material for jobsite and purchases for office.

    • Subcontract & Insurance Coordinator
      • Apr 2004 - Nov 2008

      Prepare bid documents, subcontracts and rental agreements, purchase orders, work orders, change orders, etc.Reviewed subcontractors and vendor's insurance to make sure they were current and in compliance. In compliance with the State of California's "Good Faith" requirements for each bidSolicit quotes and field calls from potential subcontractors; run and submit bidsCoordinated small construction and remodeling projects in the office

    • Executive Administrative Assistant
      • Jun 1989 - Feb 2003

      Administrative support to upper management including office management, customer care, and database administration, document preparation, and travel/meeting coordination. Duties included:• Hospitality Coordinator and Hostess organizing all Company events such as Pancake Breakfast, Picnic, Appreciation Barbecue, Volunteer Luncheon, Christmas Breakfast, Children’s and Employee Christmas Parties, Manager/Supervisor Fall Dinner. This also included other functions such as retirement and going away parties, facility receptions, etc. as applicable.• Organized Contribution’s Program responding to monetary and in-kind donation requests from non-profit organizations, schools, city offices, etc.• Acted as liaison between city offices and district manager to resolve customer issues.• Reconciled monthly purchases on Company Purchasing Card and prepared monthly invoices.• Assisted managers in assembling RFP’s (Request for Proposals) and requested certificates of insurance and bond renewals for customers and bid packages. • Coordinated entire Employee of the Month/Year Program and annual Award Program.

    • Real Estate Developer
      • Jan 1981 - Jan 1983

      While working for both the Vice President of Finance and Property Manager of Continental Development, I quickly earned the respect of my superiors and staff by demonstrating a high level of technical competence and accurately performing challenging tasks which involved attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. Duties included:Collecting and verifying information using independent thought and making recommendations for changes based on knowledge of department's objectives and company's policies and proceduresComposing and developing interoffice memorandum, ensuring timely delivery and receipt of important information while maintaining confidentialityResponsible for scheduling meetings, escorting visitors to staff member's office. Also provided hospitality service arrangements as requested by staff Handling maintaining manager's appointments and calendar and assisting building tenants as needed.

    • Senior Secretary
      • Jan 1971 - Jan 1979

      was successful in gaining a wide range of experience in the administrative/secretarial areas working for Project Engineers and upper level management. Duties included:Liaison between manager and direct reports to ensure proper lines of communication critical in addressing a myriad of problems and issues requiring immediate attention and resolution.Coordinating corporate presentations and luncheonsPreparing Monthly Expense Reports reflecting supporting documents Handling and maintaining manager's appointments and calendarAssisted Project Managers and his team on all administrative functions on power plant projects

Education

  • Immaculate Conception Academy

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