MONICA BLEDSOE
Long Beach
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused Administrative Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting higher education operations, student services, program coordination, and administrative functions in fast-paced college environments. Skilled in coordinating student appointments, maintaining confidential records, supporting outreach events, and collaborating with faculty, counselors, and campus departments to improve student engagement and services. Experienced in data tracking systems, event coordination, office administration, and supporting diverse student populations with professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Long Beach City College PCC Campus
Long Beach
09.2022 - Current
- Provide administrative and student support services for the Student Life Department in collaboration with the Dean, Director, student advisors, counselors, faculty, and staff across PCC and LAC campuses.
- Assist students, faculty, staff, and community members by providing information, answering questions, directing inquiries, and supporting access to campus resources and services.
- Coordinate appointments, meetings, workshops, conferences, and special events for department leadership and student programs.
- Maintain confidential student and employee records while ensuring accuracy and compliance with college procedures and policies.
- Input, track, and maintain records using multiple campus systems including PeopleSoft, TracCloud, Starfish, Viking Student Systems, TARS, Canvas, 25Live, and Microsoft 365.
- Support student engagement activities and campus outreach events designed to increase student participation and campus involvement.
- Prepare reports, requisitions, schedules, and documentation to support departmental operations and program activities.
- Monitor project timelines and assist with coordination of ongoing departmental initiatives and student-focused programs.
- Train, schedule, and provide guidance to student workers and clerical support staff.
- Coordinate facility requests, room reservations, event logistics, and campus event setup through the 25Live scheduling system.
- Process leave requests, payroll-related documentation, and administrative records for department personnel.
- Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors while exercising tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
- Assisted with coordination and preparation of Long Beach City College Commencement ceremonies (2022–2024).
- Supported planning and execution of Grad Fest, Homecoming Tailgate, Week of Welcome, Join-a-Club Days, and other campus engagement events.
- Assisted with coordination and preparation of the TTC 75th Anniversary Block Party (2024).
- Supported student engagement initiatives and special events promoting campus involvement and student success.
Education
Certificate - Interior Design
Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, CA09-2017
Certificate - Fashion Merchandising / Business Management
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA06-2012
High School Diploma -
Inglewood High School
Inglewood, CA06-2001
Skills
- Student Services
- Student Support
- Administrative Operations
- Office Operations
- Student Appointment Coordination
- Event Planning
- Program Support
- Outreach
- Student Engagement
- Confidential File Management
- Microsoft Office
- Office Systems
- PeopleSoft
- TracCloud
- Canvas
- Calendar Coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Workshop Scheduling
- Event Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Report Preparation
- Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Payroll Support
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Long Beach City College PCC Campus
09.2022 - Current
Certificate - Interior Design
Interior Designers Institute
Certificate - Fashion Merchandising / Business Management
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
High School Diploma -
Inglewood High School