Petra Chavez
Monterey
Summary
Highly adaptable and detail-oriented professional excelling in fast-paced environments by effectively utilizing slow periods to stay ahead of demands. Meticulously focused on important details, consistently maintaining organized, clean, and safe work areas. Committed to completing daily assignments with precision and contributing to team success. Known for willingness to take on any task, quickly adapting to new needs and policies, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance.
Experienced navigation specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in route planning, risk assessment, and utilizing advanced navigational tools. Valued for problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Experienced with maritime navigation and route planning. Utilizes advanced systems to ensure safe and efficient passage. Knowledge of international maritime regulations and best practices in navigation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Navigator
Homeless Community Solutions
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Increased navigational accuracy by consistently updating and maintaining electronic charts and navigation tools.
- Promoted safe navigation in restricted visibility situations through proficient use of radar functions like target tracking and range scaling.
- Exercised strong decision-making skills during high-stress emergency scenarios while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined communication between bridge team members, fostering a collaborative working environment for successful navigation.
Shelter Monitor
Community Homeless Solutions
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed emergencies efficiently by adhering to established protocols while remaining calm under pressure.
- Connected residents with community resources such as employment opportunities, healthcare providers, housing programs, and educational institutions to promote long-term stability.
- Reduced administrative workload for case managers through effective documentation of client interactions in relevant databases or files as needed.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding resident information in compliance with privacy laws and organizational policies.
Office Specialist 1
Santa Clara R.O.V
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Testing voting equipment and programs prior to election day
- Assis we're needed
- Preforms other duties that are assigned
- Responsible for Data Enty
- Manual Creation and coordinating supplies necessary for Election Day
- Supported team productivity with consistent office supply levels
- Boosted team efficiency with expert handling of all administrative support needs
Shelter Monitor
Community homeless solutions
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Check in guests
- Sever breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Clean restroom
- Doing dorm checks
- Observed positive skills and attributes from personnel to build, improve, and expand skills set
- Developed and implemented behavioral management and care plans for clients
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
- Improved nutrition and recommending improvements to food choices and preparation methods
Office Assistant 1
Santa Clara Registration Voters
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Performs all duties
- Processing ballots and voting materials
- Input large volumes of data to meet accuracy requirements
- Assisted staff with resources and paperwork to complete assignments
- Prevented technical problems by maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues
Yard Duty Supervisor
Rancho San Justo Middle School
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintaining a safe and fun environment for the children
- Assist with supervision playground activates
- Intercede in potential problem situations between students
- Provide assistance to office staff im discipline of students
- Maintain proper utilization of playground equipment
- Perform other duties
Jewelry Sales Associate
T. J. Maxx
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Promoted company credit and financing options to assist customers with budget management
- Delivered superior service by proactively greeting and engaging with customers
- Explained product features and qualities, including gemstone grades and precious metal attributes
- Processed applications for lines of credit or store-branded credit cards
- Inspected previously purchased items for damage or wear and assisted customers in coordinating repairs or warranty replacements
- Met sales quotas, frequently exceeding targets by taking advantage of upselling opportunities
- Maintained customer satisfaction, quickly resolving issues and offering expert assistance
- Captured consistent customer sales with friendly, knowledgeable support
- Promoted products effectively by staying on top of offerings and prices
- Greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to assess needs
- Minimized store thefts through effective monitoring strategies and close customer observation
- Verified sales prices and processed cash or credit payments to complete sales
Recovery Specialist
Dollar Tree
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Greet customers and assist when customer need help finding something
- Maintained store safety
- Putting products back where using a shopping cart
- Rearranging merchandise attractively while going through the aisles
- Customer service
- Preform management functions associated with opening and closing the store
Yard Duty Supervisor
Ladd Lane Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2016
- Maintained a safe environment for the children to play
- Supervise kids when eating lunch or playing at recess
- Make sure kids are in visual distance
- Make sure kids get back to class when bell rings
- Perform there duties as directed
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students as adults
- Demonstrate a patient,receptive,and empathetic attitude towards children
- Basic concepts of child development and atypical child behavior characterisics
Education
Yard Duty Supervisor -
Ladd Lane Elementary School
Hollister, CA08.2016
Child Development -
Mt. Pleasant High School
San Jose, Ca06.1999
Skills
- Data entry
- Purchasing assistance
- File maintenance
- Record preparation
Locations
- Santa Clara R.O.V, San Jose, CA, 95112
- Community homeless solutions, Hollister, CA
- Santa Clara Registration Voters, San Jose, CA, 95112
- Rancho San Justo Middle School, Hollister, CA, 95023
- T. J. Maxx, Morgan Hill, CA
- Dollar Tree, Morgan Hill, CA
- Ladd Lane Elementary School, Hollister, CA
- Mt. Pleasant High School, San Jose, CA
Certification
- Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate - Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America.
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) – National Recreation and Park Association.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various accredited institutions.
Timeline
Housing Navigator
Homeless Community Solutions
06.2024 - 07.2024
Shelter Monitor
Community Homeless Solutions
05.2022 - 03.2024
Office Specialist 1
Santa Clara R.O.V
10.2020 - 11.2020
Shelter Monitor
Community homeless solutions
01.2020 - 03.2020
Office Assistant 1
Santa Clara Registration Voters
01.2020 - 03.2020
Yard Duty Supervisor
Rancho San Justo Middle School
09.2019 - 01.2020
Jewelry Sales Associate
T. J. Maxx
09.2017 - 04.2018
Recovery Specialist
Dollar Tree
08.2016 - 10.2017
Yard Duty Supervisor
Ladd Lane Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2016
Yard Duty Supervisor -
Ladd Lane Elementary School
Child Development -
Mt. Pleasant High School
- Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate - Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America.
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) – National Recreation and Park Association.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various accredited institutions.
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