Open To Work
Karina Torres Arriaga
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dynamic executive assistant with over 10 years of experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in the corporate, academic, and service sectors. Experience managing complex schedules, coordinating travel logistics, handling confidential correspondence, and preparing executive-level presentations. Recognized for optimizing processes and reducing administrative inefficiencies while anticipating the needs of executives in dynamic environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish and advanced proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Oracle.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager / Executive Support
Tulek Group
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided direct support to executives, managing calendars, travel, and confidential correspondence.
- Coordinated cross-department schedules and logistics, ensuring smooth operations across multiple business units.
- Prepared dashboards and executive-level reports, reducing decision-making time by 15%.
- Supervised payroll and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed administrative budgets and optimized reporting processes, reducing reporting errors by 20%.
Administrative Manager
Construction Sector
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Oversaw daily office operations, executive scheduling, and communications.
- Organized board meetings and prepared executive presentations and reports.
- Optimization of administrative workflows, reducing delays in reporting by 20%.
Executive Assistant
Universidad Latinoamericana (ULA)
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided confidential support to academic leadership, managing calendars, correspondence, and travel.
- Coordinated hiring, onboarding, and training for administrative and academic staff.
- Prepared executive reports for accreditation and performance evaluations.
- Supported cross-department communication and accreditation compliance.
General Manager
Baruyo Grill
12.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed day-to-day operations, scheduling, and staff supervision.
- Coordinated supplier communications and optimization purchasing processes.
- Implemented reporting systems for HR, finance, and customer service operations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Escuela Bancaria y Comercial
Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) - undefined
01.2026
MBA - undefined
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC04.2025
Skills
- Executive calendar & travel management
- Confidential correspondence & discretion
- Meeting & board coordination
- Office administration & document control
- Expense reporting & budget oversight
- Executive presentations & reports
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement & problem solving
- SAP & Oracle (iProcurement, AP, GL)
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Power Query, Word, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Accounting procedures
Additional Information
- Eligible to work in Canada | Available for immediate opportunities
- Hybrid or on-site roles | Passionate about executive support and organizational efficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$20/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Administrative Manager / Executive Support
Tulek Group
01.2019 - 06.2023
Administrative Manager
Construction Sector
01.2016 - 07.2020
Executive Assistant
Universidad Latinoamericana (ULA)
03.2013 - 07.2015
General Manager
Baruyo Grill
12.2009 - 04.2012
Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) - undefined
MBA - undefined
University Canada West
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Escuela Bancaria y Comercial