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Wendi Stephens

San Diego

Summary

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Self Employed Contractor
06.2023 - Current
  • Client development through networking and marketing outreach.
  • Assistance with daily and special projects in administration.
  • Event Planning / coordination for client private events.
  • Preparing / editing / formatting documentation.
  • Ongoing client relationship building with clients, family members, and their furry family members with a professional, caring, and enthusiastic demeanor.
  • Bid estimates/ Billing management.
  • Senior clientele assistance with errand outings, and light home assistance.

Office Manager/Auction Event Coordinator

National Powersport Auctions
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Management of front office staff (8 members) in overall office work flow processes.
  • Recruiting, interviewing, on-boarding, and terminations of office staff.
  • Revamping and implementing work flow efficiency.
  • Coordination of monthly auction event needs - office staff logistics, promotional staff, and auction client luncheons.
  • Lead weekly staff meetings, monthly department manager meetings, and quarterly event's committee meetings.
  • Purchasing and maintaining inventory of corporate office supplies, kitchen supplies, and team development expenses.

Office Manager

Linscott, Law, & Greenspan Engineers, Inc
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Efficiently processing outgoing invoices on a monthly basis.
  • Overseeing interns and part-time staff members scheduling.
  • Process new project assignments and client information in the CRM.
  • Redesigning office new project forms to streamline efficiency.
  • Reporting timekeeping, expense reports on payroll summary.
  • Office management duties to ensure smooth office operations.
  • Front desk reception duties.
  • Typing of proposals, memos, letters, monthly reports, and updating all internal and external contacts / phone lists, charts / spreadsheets, and new projects.
  • Planning in all office events and team building.
  • Assists new staff with on-boarding paperwork, office operations, and company overview.

Student Services Advisor, UCSD Computer Science & Engineering

UCSD- Computer Sciences & Engineering
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Coordination of 94+ student exam accommodations, per the Office of Students with Disabilities and ADA regulations.
  • Team participant of the UCSD OSD student prototype system launch, which improved the OSD coordination efficiency by 80%.
  • Supervision of 5 Student Peer Advisors.
  • Advisement for inquiring students, faculty, and parents.
  • Coordination of 261 UCSD Extension international and concurrent CSE course requests.
  • Verification of over 150 student requests for the CSE courses.
  • Coordination of student events - CSE Information Sessions, Orientations, Triton Day, CSE Dept. holiday and social events.
  • Creation of effective marketing collateral for CSE recruitment.
  • Purchasing of marketing items used in career fairs, information sessions, or orientations.
  • Front office organization to ensure the office is running smoothly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
01.1994

Skills

  • Sales proficiency
  • Experienced in QuickBooks software
  • Content strategy development
  • Workplace efficiency management
  • Content organization
  • SharePoint administration
  • Team leadership in projects
  • Talent acquisition
  • Employee relations and engagement
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Content marketing
  • Strong public speaking abilities
  • Sage knowledge
  • Student academic guidance
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Foundational knowledge in computer science
  • Executive assistance expertise
  • Reception management
  • Leadership development
  • Guest relations management
  • Interview facilitation
  • Office operations management
  • Salesforce platform knowledge
  • AutoCAD design
  • Proficient in Google Docs
  • Experienced with Mac OS
  • Event logistics management
  • Residential interior design
  • Project management coordination
  • Strong public speaking abilities
  • Experience with Dayforce
  • Team leadership
  • Effective project management
  • Information gathering
  • WordPress customization
  • Experience with Ceridian systems
  • Drupal content management
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign
  • Service excellence
  • Organizational coordination skills
  • Curriculum advising proficiency

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Driver's License April 2023 to April 2027
  • Certified Notary Public May 2022 to May 2026

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Creative Writing
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Interior Design
  • Volunteering
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Hiking
  • Camping

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Self Employed Contractor
06.2023 - Current

Office Manager/Auction Event Coordinator

National Powersport Auctions
07.2021 - 06.2023

Office Manager

Linscott, Law, & Greenspan Engineers, Inc
07.2017 - 07.2021

Student Services Advisor, UCSD Computer Science & Engineering

UCSD- Computer Sciences & Engineering
09.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Design Institute of San Diego
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