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Maria Flores Garcia

Riverside

Summary

I am passionate about advocating for marginalized communities and an empathetic individual dedicated to making a positive impact. As an avid reader, I am naturally inclined to learn, enabling me to better understand problems. With personal experience navigating family members' immigration journeys in the US, I bring a genuine and unique perspective. I maintain a strong work ethic and use healthy coping mechanisms to excel in challenging situations. I volunteer to teach English and consistently display compassion and generosity towards others while keeping a lighthearted demeanor.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Changeist
11.2024 - 06.2025

· Mentored and lead a group of 10 high school students, providing guidance and support to foster their personal and academic wealth.

· Attend weekly meetings to collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and advocacy efforts.

· Cultivating leadership skills, which include mobilization, conflict resolution, and team leadership.

Operations Manager

Teresa's Cleaning Services
06.2020 - 09.2023
  • At this job, I manage a wide range of clients. My role involves translating client requirements for the cleaning team and managing scheduling, last-minute changes, and special requests.
  • I promptly address client inquiries and concerns, ensuring a high level of professionalism. With a customer service approach, I contribute to the company's reputation for excellent service.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Operations Manager

Altman Specialty Plants
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • In my role, I facilitated communication between various departments to ensure timely delivery of daily orders to the dock for shipment.
  • Utilizing software such as Microsoft Word, I verified order fulfillment.
  • Additionally, I conducted thorough product scans before shipping to guarantee proper packaging and pristine condition for delivery.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Leadership
  • Influencing
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Leader

Changeist
11.2024 - 06.2025

Operations Manager

Altman Specialty Plants
02.2021 - 11.2021

Operations Manager

Teresa's Cleaning Services
06.2020 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY

University of California, Los Angeles
Maria Flores Garcia