Veronica Garcia-Robles
Front Desk School Receptionist (On-Call) at The British School of Amsterdam- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Dutch Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
TesNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Child Protection Refresher 2022
TesNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Concussion Awareness
TesNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Equality and Diversity for International Schools
TesNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Administration of Medication in Schools
TesOct, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The British School of Amsterdam
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Netherlands
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Desk School Receptionist (On-Call)
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Sep 2021 - Present
On-call Front Desk School Receptionist. First point of contact for students, parents, staff, visitors and others who provide services for the school. Welcoming and checking guests in and out of the school. Provide administrative and secretarial support. Answer, screen and forward phone calls. Receive, sort and deliver mail, packages and messages. Answer and sort emails. Update attendance and other records. Book meeting rooms for staff. Answer inquiries from parents, students, staff and visitors. Handle a very busy environment in a calm and friendly manner. Show less
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English Reformed Church
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Church Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2020
Coordinated, supervised and taught Sunday School and Junior Church children, trained teachers, and sourced curriculum. Organized and lead young adult group. Created and lead Taizé services. Lector. Preacher. Editor of the church’s newsletter “The Record”. Coordinated, supervised and taught Sunday School and Junior Church children, trained teachers, and sourced curriculum. Organized and lead young adult group. Created and lead Taizé services. Lector. Preacher. Editor of the church’s newsletter “The Record”.
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Home
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United States and The Netherlands
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Mother / Homemaker / Freelance Writer
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Mar 2008 - Sep 2015
Became a full-time mother while living in the US and then later moved back to the Netherlands. During this time, I also occasionally wrote articles and poems as a Freelance Writer that were published in magazines. Became a full-time mother while living in the US and then later moved back to the Netherlands. During this time, I also occasionally wrote articles and poems as a Freelance Writer that were published in magazines.
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Amgen
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Operations Coordinator
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
Maintained a contract library. Created, organized and launched a contract archive library. Supported local and international offices. Organized and mailed contracts. Trained temps and workers via department presentations. Won the Amgen Development Hall of Fame Award. Maintained a contract library. Created, organized and launched a contract archive library. Supported local and international offices. Organized and mailed contracts. Trained temps and workers via department presentations. Won the Amgen Development Hall of Fame Award.
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Pepperdine University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Center Front Office Assistant
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Sep 2005 - Jan 2006
Created, maintained and filed accurate medical records requiring great attention to detail, answered phones and made appointments. Patients’ first point of contact. Created, maintained and filed accurate medical records requiring great attention to detail, answered phones and made appointments. Patients’ first point of contact.
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Teaching Assistant (On-Call)
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Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
Assisted teachers and supervised children from kindergarten to 4th grade. Assisted teachers and supervised children from kindergarten to 4th grade.
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EssayEdge
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Editor
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Oct 1999 - Dec 2003
Edited and critiqued student essays for admission to Ivy-league universities. Edited and critiqued student essays for admission to Ivy-league universities.
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Assistant Editor
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Jul 2001 - Dec 2001
Researched, wrote, edited and published online news articles under tight deadlines. Researched, wrote, edited and published online news articles under tight deadlines.
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Blackside Productions Inc
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United States
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Media Production
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2000 - Jun 2000
Produced research for a documentary entitled, "This Far By Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys" at this film and television production company. Produced research for a documentary entitled, "This Far By Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys" at this film and television production company.
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Education
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Harvard Divinity School
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Theology/Theological Studies -
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Double Major: English and Religion