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Cristela Lara-Leon

San Jose

Summary

Experienced in various office settings, friendly and reliable receptionist with a strong understanding of basic skills. Committed to providing exceptional service, adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent time management skills and efficient prioritization and completion of assignments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Cashier/ Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
05.2024 - Current
  • Learned from respected Pharmacist instructors, gaining a foundation in pharmacy, medical pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations and prescription processing
  • Provided in person and telephone services notifying when medications were filled or obtained additional information needed for billing
  • Placed Prescription in there designated section
  • Cleared the flow of incoming scripts, writing down medication, dosages, and instructions for patients
  • Verified written prescriptions and refill requests to confirm complete and accurate information for the pharmacists before further processing
  • Unboxed new medications and added it to the shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies
  • Performed other duties as assigned by Pharmacists

Legal Assistant

Catholic Charities
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the completion of the corresponding USCIS Form Case by Case Basis
  • Handled consultations with different individuals based on their USCIS needs
  • Conducted FOIA’s based on case by case needs
  • Mailed USCIS forms to corresponding offices
  • Learned how to do fingerprints for clients when biographics were needed
  • Assisted in the workshops hosted by Santa Clara County for Citizenship day
  • Scanned mail for reach attorney and updated immigration system used by the company
  • Created labels for mailing/ processed mail
  • Did outreach events to help the community with Immigration work

Paralegal Intern

Community Legal Information Center (CLIC)
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Interned in the Family Law Department
  • Completed intake forms for incoming clients
  • Tracked foot traffic that comes into the office
  • Became proficient in California Codes regarding Family Law, as well as other resources i WOULD NEED
  • Assisted in interpreting different documents

Paralegal Intern (Family Law, Immigration Law, Will and Estate Probate)

A Better Future Legal Services
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Answered incoming calls regarding future clients
  • Calendered appointments for attorney
  • Scanned incoming mail, while organizing it on drive
  • Assisted in making New Case files for new clients
  • Completed different forms for corresponding courts
  • Met with attorney for one on one meetings

Cashier

Home Depot
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Helped Customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged, and broken merchandise
  • Helped customers with paint productions
  • Assisted in the making of color paint
  • Assisted customers in choosing the best products for their needs

Pharmacy Technician In Training

Rite Aid
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared labels and filled prescriptions accordingly
  • Pre-packaged medications that were ready to begin pharmacist review
  • Cleaned stations after every prescription was filled
  • Organized prescription bottles based on Drug Name and Dosage
  • Assisted between 40-70 Patients a day, providing excellent customer service
  • Recognition for my expertise in Spanish Medication names

Pharmacy Cashier/ Designated Hitter

Walgreens
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Learned from respected Pharmacist instructors, gaining a foundation in pharmacy, medical pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations and prescription processing
  • Provided in person and telephone services for patients regarding prescription pickup questions and ready status
  • Trained new Pharmacy Cashiers and served as a mentor to maximize performance for each individual
  • Placed Prescription in there designated section
  • Cleared the flow of incoming scripts, writing down medication, dosages, and instructions for patients
  • Verified written prescriptions and refill requests to confirm complete and accurate information for the pharmacists before further processing
  • Unboxed new medications and added it to the shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies
  • Performed other duties as assigned by Pharmacists

Receptionist

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Helped Customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged, and broken merchandise
  • Helped customers with paint productions
  • Assisted in the making of color paint
  • Assisted customers in choosing the best products for their needs

Receptionist

D.H. Smith Company
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Answered phones, and transferred them to different departments
  • Filled away documents based on the Job Site
  • Organized blueprints, Organize bills, reports, and a supply list in each job file
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Answered the central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel

Receptionist

Goodwill of Silicon Valley Main Offices
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted HR team with event coordination
  • Took messages and provided information about company processes, hours, and requirements
  • Filed Paperwork sorted and delivered mail, while maintaining office organization
  • Helped with termination and new employees with I-9 Forms to support compliance procedures
  • Improved organizational filling system for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency

Education

BA - Political Science, Paralegal Certification

California State University Chico
Chico, CA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School
San Jose, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Organization skills
  • Time management
  • Telephone skills
  • Data entry
  • Customer/Client relations
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • Mail handling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Cashier/ Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
05.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Catholic Charities
12.2023 - 05.2024

Paralegal Intern (Family Law, Immigration Law, Will and Estate Probate)

A Better Future Legal Services
05.2023 - 07.2023

Paralegal Intern

Community Legal Information Center (CLIC)
08.2022 - 12.2023

Pharmacy Technician In Training

Rite Aid
01.2022 - 05.2022

Cashier

Home Depot
08.2021 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Cashier/ Designated Hitter

Walgreens
06.2021 - 01.2022

Receptionist

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
08.2017 - 05.2019

Receptionist

D.H. Smith Company
08.2016 - 05.2017

Receptionist

Goodwill of Silicon Valley Main Offices
08.2015 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School

BA - Political Science, Paralegal Certification

California State University Chico

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