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TommieLynn Estrada

El Centro,CA

Summary

With over 29 years of experience, I am a hardworking and detail-oriented Administrative professional with a proven track record of excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills. During this time, I have honed my abilities in drafting comprehensive reports, handling business correspondence, maintaining accurate tracking spreadsheets, and managing budget and fiscal responsibilities. My exceptional leadership skills have consistently led to streamlined workflow processes, leveraging personnel strengths to optimize productivity and performance significantly.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant to Senior Director

Imperial County Office Of Education
01.2005 - Current
  • Administrative Support to Senior Director
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Managed department budgets and generate financial reports for management review.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with school districts, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
  • Supported Executive Board meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, and distributing meeting notes
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Supervised office staff
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit processes, providing documentation and clarifications for smooth process completion.
  • Strengthened internal controls, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, governmental regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting through meticulous reconciliation of accounts and monthly closing procedures.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analyses to inform decisions on operational improvements or program expansion opportunities.
  • Managed grant funds effectively, ensuring proper allocation, utilization, and documentation following funding requirements.
  • Created and updated expenditure reports in Escape Software
  • Utilized Escape software to analyze and report on budget trends.

School Psychologist/Health Services Manager

Imperial County Office Of Education
01.1998 - 01.2005

Provided administrative support to School Psychologist, School Nurses and health staff.

  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Coordinate LEA and MAA Billing
  • Prepared Department Budgets and Reports

Data Entry Technician

Imperial County Office Of Education
03.1995 - 01.1998
  • Updated and maintained department information, documents and records.
  • Developed and implemented data entry operations.
  • Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
  • Provided clerical support to the entire department as needed.
  • I responded to questions from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained calendar appointments for senior staff members, optimizing time management within the organization.

Paralegal

Law Offices Of Gustavo Roman
07.1991 - 08.1994
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Supervised staff
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

American Institute -Court Reporting And Paralegal

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Imperial Valley Community College

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Expense reporting
  • Recordkeeping
  • Office management
  • Administrative support
  • Employee timesheet processing
  • Internal Controls
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Deadline-oriented

Timeline

Administrative Assistant to Senior Director

Imperial County Office Of Education
01.2005 - Current

School Psychologist/Health Services Manager

Imperial County Office Of Education
01.1998 - 01.2005

Data Entry Technician

Imperial County Office Of Education
03.1995 - 01.1998

Paralegal

Law Offices Of Gustavo Roman
07.1991 - 08.1994

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

American Institute -Court Reporting And Paralegal

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Imperial Valley Community College
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