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KATHLEEN ORTEGA

Business Administrator
Panama City,8

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Mako Divers / Mantys
Panama City , Provincia De Panama
2021.08 - Current

Administrative procedures for diving companies, Accounting follow up, Invoicing and project reports, Contracts and HR recuriting, Customer followup

  • Increased productivity by 50%, optimizing procedures.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures
  • Supported executive leadership with daily tasks such as calendar management and correspondence handling, optimizing time utilization
  • Assisted in monitoring and evaluating workflow processes to identify and recommend process improvements
  • Organized travel arrangements for executives and staff, reducing costs while maximizing convenience
  • Managed vendor relations effectively, negotiating favorable contracts that benefited organization financially
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction
  • Established welcoming office environment for employees and visitors alike by maintaining cleanliness standards
  • Reviewed and maintained working knowledge of related laws and regulations and supported compliance efforts
  • Oversaw new and renewed self-funded agreements and assisted in contract negotiations
  • Mentored new team members on contract administration processes
  • Conducted thorough research and analysis for project development, leading to successful outcomes
  • Assisted in recruitment of top talent, contributing to highly skilled workforce
  • Utilized contract language expertise to draft or recommend customized alternative language provisions
  • Maintained accurate record-keeping systems, ensuring data integrity and easy retrieval when needed
  • Spearheaded creation of comprehensive reports, resulting in informed decision-making by senior management
  • Assisted in development of presentations for both internal use as well as potential clients or partners
  • Updated organizational policies frequently based on changes in laws or industry best practices which enhanced compliance levels across all functions within organization
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency

Event Coordinator

Fundación Ciudad del Saber
Panama , Provincia De Panama
3 2018 - 7 2021
  • Reservations Management, Customer Service Support, Invoicing coordination, Executive External Offices Management, Process remake
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
  • Managed over 50 reservations per day. Walk Ins, online and phone requests.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks
  • Managed event logistics and operations
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout event planning process
  • Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Fundación Ciudad Del Saber
Panama City , Provincia de Panama
2016.11 - 2018.02
  • Reservations Management, Customer Service Support, Invoicing coordination, rooming assignment, Check In / Check out.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments

Receptionist

Manpower Panamá ( Huawei Technologies)
Panama , Provincia De Panama
2015.06 - 2016.08
  • Rental apartment and office management, cashiering, new personal arrivals, visitors assistance.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.

Hotel Front Desk Agent

Westin Playa Bonita
Panama , 8
2014.10 - 2015.05
  • Hotel front desk agent.
  • Increased customer loyalty with exceptional communication skills and personalized service.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage daily tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on delivering outstanding guest service experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with frequent guests for repeat business through personalized attention to their preferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems.
  • Assisted guests in making informed decisions on local attractions, dining options, and transportation services.

Education

Master in Business Administration - Business Administration

ADEN University - Online
Panama City, Panama
2022.10 - Current

Skills

Microsoft Office

EZEE

ADONIS

SalesForce

SAP - BUSINESS ONE

Vendor negotiation

Document Preparation

File Management

Office Administration

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

PROCESSARTS

Timeline

Master in Business Administration - Business Administration

ADEN University - Online
2022.10 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Mako Divers / Mantys
2021.08 - Current

Lean, Six Sigma: Yellow Belt

2020-10

Design Thinking

2020-05

PROCESSARTS

2019-03

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Fundación Ciudad Del Saber
2016.11 - 2018.02

Receptionist

Manpower Panamá ( Huawei Technologies)
2015.06 - 2016.08

Hotel Front Desk Agent

Westin Playa Bonita
2014.10 - 2015.05

Event Coordinator

Fundación Ciudad del Saber
3 2018 - 7 2021
KATHLEEN ORTEGABusiness Administrator