AVD

Arlene Vlez-Daz
1127 Colonial Heights Drive Richmond, TX 77406
Phone: 832-800-2140 E-Mail: arlenevelezdiaz@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a challenging position with an institution that will allow education, interpersonal skills, and work
experience to be maximized.

Experience
Administrative Assistant I

January 2013 present

Dulles Middle School

Provide clerical support and serve as secretary to two (2) assigned administrators. Relieve supervisor/s of
routine administrative tasks. Process and maintain discipline referrals and records in files and computer
system. Maintain detention logs and notify parents as prescribed by policy. Prepare ISS assignments;
supervise office workers; may serve as substitute for ISS monitor. Assist principals with textbooks, routine
correspondence, newsletters, CPL Reports, and Career Day. Compile data, organize and maintain filing
system. Perform other duties as assigned.
Attendance Clerk

August 2011 December 2012

Dulles Middle School

Maintain accurate attendance records of students using Skyward software. Phone parents and check
student absences. Make a daily list of absent students and distribute to teachers. Supervise and keep track
of office workers every period all day, assign them filing and/or running messages. Issue students office
passes to leave school for doctor, orthodontic, personal appointments. Handle daily calls from parents on
questions about student attendance, absences, truancies, etc. File sign-in sheets, ISS, withdrawals,
suspensions, disciplines, absence list, etc. every six weeks and prepare teacher rosters for the incoming
six week session. Prepare all documentation for yearly Audit Box for the Texas Education Agency.
Executive Assistant to the VP of Exploration & New Ventures

August 2010 March 2011

Petrolifera Petroleum (US) Limited

Answering busy phones, expense reports, heavy calendar management, as well as various other
administrative duties. Compose, edit, route and answer routine correspondence to ensure timely and
accurate response. Expedite workflow by reviewing correspondence, screening incoming calls, and
determining importance. Coordinate point-to-point travel needs (car, flight, hotel, etc.). Serve as a vital
communication link among team members. Maintain highest levels of internal and external confidentiality.
Administrative Assistant

May 1994 June 2010

Industrial Publishers, Inc.

Administrative assistant and customer service specialist. In charge of all customers inquiries about their
subscription. Receive and enter payment information for daily deposit. Manage calendar and travel
arrangements. Provide administrative support to the company by telephone coverage, copier works, mail
handling, supplies control, processing of letters/correspondence, meeting planning, and database

management using FileMaker Pro. Types memos, purchase requisitions, payment requests and other
department forms and documents.

Education
Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, PR

1988-1991

Associate degree in Secretarial Sciences

Notre Dame High School, Caguas PR

1983-1987

General Course with accounting and Advance Spanish classes

GPA 3.60

Skills
20+ years of administrative experience. Completely bilingual (English/Spanish). Child and Adult CPR/First
Aid/AED certified. Extensive knowledge on Skyward software. Volunteer work and Cupey Mara Montessori
School, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Language Proficient Assessment Committee (LPAC) parent representative for
Lamar Consolidated School District. Critical thinking skills as well as excellent organization and time
management skills. Ability to work under high-pressure situations or under time constraints while multitasking. Excellent attention to detail with limited supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills with the ability to communicate effectively. Proactive, resourceful and take initiative. Work in office
team environment as well as independently. Experience in Microsoft Office applications.