Maria Barrios
Whittier
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements. Engagement through creative activities, fostering inclusivity and teamwork. Skilled in effective calendar coordination and committed to continuous quality enhancement, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere for all participants. Skilled in event planning, and scheduling. Focused on teamwork, adaptability, and driving successful outcomes. Known for effective communication, organizational skills, and reliability. Fun Activity Coordinator with a natural gift in developing routines and activities for children and adults of all different ages and backgrounds. Trained in crisis prevention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Wesley Health Care Center
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Increased activity participation by maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.
- Enhanced team collaboration by organizing regular planning meetings and setting clear goals and expectations.
- Created monthly newsletter to keep community informed and engaged about upcoming activities and initiatives.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Coordinated supply orders, storage and distribution for program.
Paralegal Assistant/Data Analyst
The Law Office of Robert De La Madrid
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated effectively with legal team members, fostering a positive work environment and increased efficiency.
- Reduced case backlog by efficiently prioritizing and organizing diverse paralegal tasks.
- Increased firm''s efficiency by implementing a digital archival system for easy retrieval of case files and records.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing thorough legal research and efficient document preparation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information according to established ethical guidelines.
- Strengthened attorney-client relationships through timely follow-ups on inquiries and concerns.
- Improved accuracy in document management through meticulous proofreading and editing of legal documents.
- Facilitated effective communication between parties by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and court appearances.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by maintaining an organized calendar system for attorneys and staff.
- Drafted persuasive legal documents for attorney review, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Monitored the progress of cases throughout their lifecycle, keeping clients informed about updates or changes as needed.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
Security Guard
Event Control Team
04.2019 - 02.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations through effective conflict resolution techniques, protecting property and individuals from harm.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during investigations, providing accurate information and assistance as needed.
- Enhanced security measures for VIP visits, coordinating closely with executive protection teams.
- Improved team response times with thorough training on emergency procedures.
- Promoted to team leader for demonstrating exceptional leadership and security management skills.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement during investigations, aiding in resolution of several critical incidents.
- Improved inventory control in retail environments, conducting regular checks to prevent loss.
- Led security briefings for new employees, ensuring high level of preparedness across team.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
DeVry University
Long Beach, CA07-2014
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA06-2014
Skills
- Effective calendar coordination
- Arts and crafts teaching
- Senior activities planning
- Specialized programming for diverse needs
- Program development
- Resident support
- Inventory coordination
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Public speaking
- Inventory control
- Time management abilities
- Written communication
- Commitment to community engagement
- Dedication to continuous quality enhancement
- Dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion
Certification
- [Activity Leader Certification RCFE/ARF] Training - [2025]
- CPR
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA (AMHFA)
- Assisting Patients with Daily Living Activities
- Narcan - [2025]
- Caring for the Elderly
- Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Techniques - A Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Approach
- Health Aging and Cognitive Impairment in an IH Setting (DHS) - Training
- Trauma Informed Care (DHS)- Training
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Activities Coordinator
Wesley Health Care Center
02.2025 - Current
Paralegal Assistant/Data Analyst
The Law Office of Robert De La Madrid
10.2023 - 07.2024
Security Guard
Event Control Team
04.2019 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
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