Experience

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Yuma, Arizona



Yuma County - Administration Office

• Management Analyst

  • May 2017 - Nov 2018

  Yuma, Arizona Area I am responsible for analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of financial, management, and organizational programs and recommend solutions to enhance operations. I analyze budget requests and assists with preparing the annual budget documents. I perform general management or systems analysis studies of the structure, procedures, and operations of the department or an assigned organizational unit. I develop and conduct surveys and prepare analysis of survey results in report form using charts,… Show more I am responsible for analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of financial, management, and organizational programs and recommend solutions to enhance operations. I analyze budget requests and assists with preparing the annual budget documents. I perform general management or systems analysis studies of the structure, procedures, and operations of the department or an assigned organizational unit. I develop and conduct surveys and prepare analysis of survey results in report form using charts, statistics and written verbiage. I conduct research, collect data and compile findings. I develop and track work performance measures and assist in implementation and monitoring the County’s Strategic Plan. I assist in providing training in reorganization, benchmarking, and other management topics. I distill raw data into written reports presented in a manner useful to decision-makers. I communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. I establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, and other agencies. Show less



Yuma County - Development Services

• Management Analyst

  • Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Yuma, Arizona Area Analyzes budget requests and assists with preparing the annual budget documents. I partner with the Accounting office in reviewing the current budget for the department; I assist in researching budget needs and provide justification to the Budget Review Team. I perform general management or systems analysis studies of the structures, procedures and operations of a department. I conduct research, collect data, and compiles findings. I develop and conduct surveys and prepare analysis of… Show more Analyzes budget requests and assists with preparing the annual budget documents. I partner with the Accounting office in reviewing the current budget for the department; I assist in researching budget needs and provide justification to the Budget Review Team. I perform general management or systems analysis studies of the structures, procedures and operations of a department. I conduct research, collect data, and compiles findings. I develop and conduct surveys and prepare analysis of survey results in report-form using charts, statistics and written verbiage. I assist in developing and tracking work performance measures. I serve as the point of contact for the Agency Head in the coordination of information and formal meetings / working groups. I am the go between for the attendees on the summary minutes of such meetings with special emphasis on resolutions, initiatives and/or special assignments resulting from the meeting. I coordinate all administrative follow-up matters, including meetings files, for future reference. I participate in the coordination of the preparation of resource documentation for department committees, programs, and activities of the Agency Head in collaboration with relevant areas of the Department. I facilitate the monthly Management Group Meetings as well as represent the Department in meetings as requested by Management.

• Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2014

  Yuma, Arizona Area I serve as the point of contact for the Director in the coordination of information and formal meetings / working groups. I am responsible for preparation/distribution of agenda, confirmation of participants, reproduction and distribution of documents or informational materials and/or other pre-meeting initiatives requiring contact with attendees by the department. I am the go between for the attendees on the summary minutes of such meetings with special emphasis on resolutions, initiatives… Show more I serve as the point of contact for the Director in the coordination of information and formal meetings / working groups. I am responsible for preparation/distribution of agenda, confirmation of participants, reproduction and distribution of documents or informational materials and/or other pre-meeting initiatives requiring contact with attendees by the department. I am the go between for the attendees on the summary minutes of such meetings with special emphasis on resolutions, initiatives and/or special assignments resulting from the meeting. I coordinate all administrative follow-up matters, including meetings files, for future reference. I follow up progress on discussions, decisions and/or special assignments to assure timely response by the person(s) with designated responsibility. I monitor the progress and/or lack there of; as necessary and seek resolution of impediments and motivate results. I organize Director’s files and department files as well as anticipate the need and conduct research for the Director and draft procedures and position papers on a variety of operational and administrative issues. I review/draft current departmental policies and procedures, as well as for my current position, the Administration Division, the Accounting Office, and the Administrative Manager Section. I write/draft routine papers (correspondence, reports…) for Director’s signature and coordinate work of support staff in the Administration Division and those throughout the Department when their work relates to that of the Director. I participate in the coordination of the preparation of resource documentation for department committees, programs, and activities of the Director in collaboration with relevant areas of the Department. I partner with the Director and the Accounting Office in preparing the department budget every fiscal year I also represent the Department in meetings as requested by the Director.

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2003 - Jun 2009

  Yuma, Arizona Area Describe your position

• Secretary III

  • May 2001 - Apr 2003

  Yuma, Arizona Area

• Secretary II

  • Mar 2001 - Apr 2001

  Yuma, Arizona Area



El Centro Regional Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Administrative Assistant - Nursing Department

  • Jul 1998 - Mar 2001

  El Centro, Ca



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clerical III (Office Manager)

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 1998

  Northridge, California



Idaho Migrant Council

• Administrative Assistant

  • 1992 - 1995

  Caldwell, Idaho